You guys filming in this murky water really highlights the line, it's action, and it really backs up what mr ed is explaining. You guys are top notch!!!
Good stuff. I did not realize that that nice C laid out in an arc like that. Thanks for pointing that out. I will have to play with that one. I rarely use the circle C, if ever, but after these last couple videos I will have to start playing with it. Dig that line laid out in that nice arc. Seems like this would help in making a nice, consistent, uniform sweep.
You're 100% correct Tim! That's a good reason to teach new casters the C-Spey, it puts the fly in the correct position automatically and lays the line out in a nice arc, giving power to the sweep!
These videos have been sooooo helpful as I am still very much on the learning curve of skagit/spey casting. Side note, my "traditional" casting has improved greatly now because I have had to be much more conscious of my casting stroke learning these techniques.
love using the commando head on my 4wt for Aus bass, is it possible to cast bigger articulated flies eg. dungeons, game changers, etc. on lighter rods using the commando head or do those types of flies cause too much drag when using a water anchor?
I will fully confess to being a beginner on the skagit side of things (this is my first year really fishing the skagit line with any seriousness). I fish a 10' 3-4 weight rod with OPST's integrated skagit line (175 grain). I also primarily fish for smallmouth and largemouth bass. I have noticed that if my larger deer hair flies sink too deep when I have placed my anchor, they almost have too much of an anchor effect and royally screw up my cast (as compared to a clouser). If the deer hair stuff is closer to the surface when I cast it seems to help. I've also shortened my leader and tippet to around 7'(2 m) which also has helped throw the bigger stuff.
Nate has some great tips there Ben! I would fully agree. But the full-sized dungeons and Game Changers at 4"-6" will be a challenge. I regularly throw mini-dungeons with a 3-4wt rod with no issue, at about 3".
Nothing........it's still within the acceptable range. You may need to adjust anchor placement to bring the fly closer to you, but that's easily done with a skagit cast.
You guys filming in this murky water really highlights the line, it's action, and it really backs up what mr ed is explaining. You guys are top notch!!!
Thanks! yes it does lend itself well to seeing the line placement thanks for noticing!
Hang on...gotta grab some coffee so I can fully enjoy my morning devotional with Ed.
Haha I find Ed over a morning cup is also a great way to start my day!
Effortless and graceful! Ed, you are THE Master! 👍👍👍
He is indeed!!
Good stuff. I did not realize that that nice C laid out in an arc like that. Thanks for pointing that out. I will have to play with that one. I rarely use the circle C, if ever, but after these last couple videos I will have to start playing with it. Dig that line laid out in that nice arc. Seems like this would help in making a nice, consistent, uniform sweep.
You're 100% correct Tim! That's a good reason to teach new casters the C-Spey, it puts the fly in the correct position automatically and lays the line out in a nice arc, giving power to the sweep!
These videos have been sooooo helpful as I am still very much on the learning curve of skagit/spey casting. Side note, my "traditional" casting has improved greatly now because I have had to be much more conscious of my casting stroke learning these techniques.
That's great to hear Nate!! we appretiate the support!
love using the commando head on my 4wt for Aus bass, is it possible to cast bigger articulated flies eg. dungeons, game changers, etc. on lighter rods using the commando head or do those types of flies cause too much drag when using a water anchor?
I will fully confess to being a beginner on the skagit side of things (this is my first year really fishing the skagit line with any seriousness). I fish a 10' 3-4 weight rod with OPST's integrated skagit line (175 grain). I also primarily fish for smallmouth and largemouth bass. I have noticed that if my larger deer hair flies sink too deep when I have placed my anchor, they almost have too much of an anchor effect and royally screw up my cast (as compared to a clouser). If the deer hair stuff is closer to the surface when I cast it seems to help. I've also shortened my leader and tippet to around 7'(2 m) which also has helped throw the bigger stuff.
Nate has some great tips there Ben! I would fully agree. But the full-sized dungeons and Game Changers at 4"-6" will be a challenge. I regularly throw mini-dungeons with a 3-4wt rod with no issue, at about 3".
Ah ok, cheers guys. I’ll experiment with it
What's happening with the anchor or fly placement if I use a longer line or very long sink tip in my SnapT?
Nothing........it's still within the acceptable range. You may need to adjust anchor placement to bring the fly closer to you, but that's easily done with a skagit cast.