I'm not sure what lesson this will provide for my own casting, but the rod flexes deeper (i.e. lower down) on the torque thrust cast, and presumably this means more power is transmitted to the line. It's fun to watch the comparisons in any case!
Only if the tip travels sideways. This action - when done correctly - twists the rod along the axis of the grip and should not laterally alter the path that the rod tip is taking. I don't know if that is actually what happens here and it makes me think a video shot from directly in front would be a good idea.
Hi, I can't help you much from this description, but if you're practicing on grass/land, you should not have a hook on the end of your line. Just some fluff. But the first thing I'd suggest is to make sure you back cast has a good, well-defined loop shape and comes close to straightening before you start your forward cast.
To my eye the wrist looks more or less the same in all casts. In the 'torque cast' the elbow and forearm are doing a lot more work than in the earlier casts.
I'm not sure what lesson this will provide for my own casting, but the rod flexes deeper (i.e. lower down) on the torque thrust cast, and presumably this means more power is transmitted to the line. It's fun to watch the comparisons in any case!
That was awesome!
Very nice demonstration Graeme!
Thanks Peachy.
Nice tailing loop!!
Thanks. :D
Awesome demo, mate! 👌💪
Thanks Bernd. Much appreciated.
So if the line follows the rod tip surely the line will turn to the left with your "turbo" cast and loose accuracy?
Only if the tip travels sideways. This action - when done correctly - twists the rod along the axis of the grip and should not laterally alter the path that the rod tip is taking. I don't know if that is actually what happens here and it makes me think a video shot from directly in front would be a good idea.
wow, nice video, lots of information. thanks.
Every time I false cast my fly hits the grounds and breaks 😢 I’ve broken hooks & poppers
Hi,
I can't help you much from this description, but if you're practicing on grass/land, you should not have a hook on the end of your line. Just some fluff.
But the first thing I'd suggest is to make sure you back cast has a good, well-defined loop shape and comes close to straightening before you start your forward cast.
To my eye the wrist looks more or less the same in all casts. In the 'torque cast' the elbow and forearm are doing a lot more work than in the earlier casts.
The wrist is twisting the grip about its long axis at the very end of the casting action. See how the reel disappears behind my hand in those casts?
One hand in the pocket. nice. 😂