7. As you retrieve the line, turn the handle steadily and keep the rod tip pointed up. It can be helpful to gently pinch line in
front of the reel as you retrieve to prevent debris from getting into the reel and to keep an even pressure on the line as it
spools. Keeping the line clean and evenly spooled will ensure smooth casts.
CASTING
PHOTOS
BY
LARRY
PAPE
THINK OF A CLOCK
Most of your movement should be in the wrist
and forearm. Think of yourself standing in front
of a giant clock, facing the number 10 with the 12
directly overhead. Start with your rod tip at the
10 o'clock position. When you back cast, bring
your forearm to 12 o'clock and then tilt the wrist
to bring the rod tip to 1 o'clock. Cast forward by
returning your rod to 10 o'clock. Avoid bending the
wrist so that the rod falls out of the plane of the
cast.
The physics of the rod's movement make this an
effective cast. As you bring the rod tip up, the rod
will bend back. As you bring the rod tip forward
to complete the cast, the rod will straighten out
and then bend forward. The action in the rod as it
bends and straightens propels your plug forward.
It is not necessary to throw your cast like you
would a baseball; in fact, putting a lot of muscle into your cast will often send it astray.
1
BACKCAST
10
START AND
END CAST
Use wrist and
forearm motion
and the rods action
to propel the cast.
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KNOT TYING AND CASTING
