Casting Terms
In the past we have talked about casting terms that are confusing and not clear as to meaning. I am going to reprint some of these terms from an email. We can talk about what some of these terms mean...
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I'm getting the feeling that I'm reading the script from Kung Fu Theatre..."Young Grasshopper, where you have not looked, that is where you will find it"...in the final scene, 'Haul' strolls accross...
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More interesting turns in this.Shadow's wisdom comments brought up a point I was trying to convey earlier _ and Ken and John's discussion raised it too. And its why I have been pondering teaching...
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Quote: one who could make an interesting subject boringI resemble that remark. By far the most difficult task in fly fishing is not casting a 5 weight 100 feet. It's being able to tell someone else...
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I dunno John _ I reckon making myself an ass is easy LOLYou know I actually don't think we are all that far apart. Jay's suggestion of a round table sounds entertaining _ refreshments and a couple of...
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I dunno... Thinking about Jay walking off into the sunset wearing a sheet and a pair of flip flops is giving me a giggle.Tell you what Steve, if you can snatch the rock from my hand I'll pass your CCI.
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Steve, The FFF is not proposing any mandates. It's simply an effort to agree on what those words mean. It's no different than a dictionary. The dictionary isn't a form of censorship, telling you how...
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By the way Jay, great having you here in case I haven't already said it. I asked Steve Rajeff to write me a letter of recommendation a couple of years ago for some sort of deal. Steve basically said...
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LOL JohnWhy do I have "Obi-Wan Wilson" running through my head. Jay hope we can have a yarn somewhere, what shows you going to be doing up this way - Conclave?CheersSteve
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Thanks John, I appreciate that. It's nice being here, not just on the website but the south in general. Steve, I'll be at the Gulf Coast Conclave and the Southern Council Conclave. After those,...
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Reckon it will be at Conclaveunless our paths intersect before then.CheersSteve
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Jay --You'll be at SRG?? Hopefully I'll have a couple rods with me this year...Please come teach me how to CAST!! haul
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Hmm Jay,As the founder of the bamboo thingie, let me say we'd love to have you. Best we've had for a casting instructors so far are Troy and John. Pretty fair instruction, but we're always looking to...
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What's the PHY, Harry? Can't wait to see it! Did you cast it before buying?haul
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Hi Troy,At first I thought it was a PHY kit rod. But John Pickard identified the handwriting on the blank as belonging to Paul Young himself. The taper looks like a Young Boat Rod. It's actually a...
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Quote:but we're always looking to "upgrade." Troy I think it's time we upgraded some of our buddies.
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Harry where when is the cane rod thingycan you send me details to beaverdamstore@ipa.net.where when what is on etcIll put it in our Dam Store newsletter events sectionCheersSteve
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Here ya go, Steve. And thanks for the help in publicizing the event. Lowell Davis is in charge. Pre-registration IS required, and I think the fee is somewhere in the neighborhood of $55. Of course, we...
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Checked my schedule, I'll be there Harry! Tried to send a note to Lowell offering a class, but it bounced. I guess he has a new ISP?Can't wait to check out the new Young. Sounds like my kinda rod......
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oh, yeah -- and John, I think you're right. We're due for an upgrade, aren't we? haul
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Harry,So that was the real deal! Very cool. Ralph and I cast it for a few minutes. I think we had a 5wt line on it. It felt like it needed a 6 or 7. It definitely didn't have the typical PHY parabolic...
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