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Post by Clydesider on Jan 30, 2006 4:48:59 GMT -5
All this talk of casting full lines can sure make one feel inferior at times That said, I have fished with many excellent anglers, including some of the "names". These guys are brilliant anglers and can work out how to put fish in the bag in the most difficult of circumstances. I've never yet seen any of them put a full line out. I've no idea whether they can or not, but I've got real reservations as to just how useful this "skill" actually is. Maybe it's more useful from the bank than from in a boat, but to all you "full liners" . Just how often do you actually need to call upon your ability to do this?
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Post by gob on Jan 30, 2006 5:05:56 GMT -5
A very approachable person was my impression of Robert when i met him at the sligo game fair last summer and showed such interest in showing learners and so called experts how to improve their spey casting, you cant go wrong their corky gob
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Post by Dougie on Jan 30, 2006 14:15:02 GMT -5
All this talk of casting full lines can sure make one feel inferior at times That said, I have fished with many excellent anglers, including some of the "names". These guys are brilliant anglers and can work out how to put fish in the bag in the most difficult of circumstances. I've never yet seen any of them put a full line out. I've no idea whether they can or not, but I've got real reservations as to just how useful this "skill" actually is. Maybe it's more useful from the bank than from in a boat, but to all you "full liners" . Just how often do you actually need to call upon your ability to do this? Its handy if you're on a pressured water and the fish have moved out of range. Dougie
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Post by sage on Jan 30, 2006 14:51:30 GMT -5
Hi All.
The best way to cast a full line is to get the basics right first, Dougie when you say you have a sore wrist, you should be using your elbow. Practising pick up and put down with 9.1 mtrs of line out side the tip ring, will help your casting stroke, get some nice tight loops , then move onto double haul, full line in 2-3 casts no problem. If you have a few lessons and practise, it will all come together in no time, with one hell of a lot less effort as well.
Andrew
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Post by AR on Jan 30, 2006 16:37:25 GMT -5
having recieved full membership in the Bandon river here in Cork im all a tizzy looking forward to the season , the family bought me a bruce &walker norway 15/10( if they had asked me instead of my mates id have went for the a 13 8/9 ) anyway ive gone and arranged lessons with robert gillespie for march ,He is supposed to be the bees knees but he will have his hands full with me if my practice sessions from vids and books are anything to go by, Well you are a lucky man. I stayed between Kinsale and Innishannon and fished a stretch of the Bandon above Innishannon few years back. The jumping fish nearly drove me to distraction.
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Post by deveron on Jan 30, 2006 17:47:35 GMT -5
Corky and Gob
You will definately find Robert Gillespie,the Bees Knees as you call it,and dont worry Corky,you will leave your lesson with a lot more knowlege about the mechanics of casting,and be able to put it into practise.Robert will certainly be able to handle you he is the best in Ireland,great attitude and enthusiasm for the sport. Good luck.
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Post by Dougie on Feb 8, 2006 16:09:34 GMT -5
Got some feedback from a friend last night who pointed out that i put too much effort into the 'shoot' - something i wasn't really conscious of doing!
Got a lesson booked for week after next.
Thanks for the links lads, hopefully i'll be able to say goodbye to my wrist fatigue problem!
Dougie
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Post by troutline on Feb 9, 2006 8:49:18 GMT -5
www.troutline.co.uk/forum/index.php?c=14The guy we use is Robert Milne (STANIC) you are welcome to have a look and if you have any questions let me know, if interested I'll sort a discount out for you
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Post by Nathan on Feb 20, 2006 12:17:50 GMT -5
i know a expert fly fishing/casting instructor, i recommend as he is down to earth and is qualified in the area. www.flyfishinginstructor.com
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Post by John Gray on Feb 20, 2006 14:41:07 GMT -5
having recieved full membership in the Bandon river here in Cork im all a tizzy looking forward to the season , the family bought me a bruce &walker norway 15/10( if they had asked me instead of my mates id have went for the a 13 8/9 ) anyway ive gone and arranged lessons with robert gillespie for march ,He is supposed to be the bees knees but he will have his hands full with me if my practice sessions from vids and books are anything to go by, If I am not mistaken, Robert was once a regular participant in the forum.... as "Minitube", I think? We haven't heard from him for some time. Perhaps he might be enticed back.....
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Post by davidarmes on Feb 21, 2006 19:00:46 GMT -5
I've been flyfishing for quite a few years but now realise that I need a lesson or two to sort out my casting style. Don't get me wrong, I can put out a full line but it's at the expense of a sore wrist after a couple of hours -resulting from poor technique. Any recommendations as to who i could contact and how much would I be looking to pay for this? Thanks, Dougie recommnd you send pm to berlin /carl hutchinson on the swff forum ukswff.proboards26.com/index.cgi?board=castinghis email is info@corporateflyfishing.com
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Post by guideline on Feb 23, 2006 13:28:13 GMT -5
Hi Clydesider I dont know why people are so impressed by distance, maybe because they simply cant do it themselves and that is down to their technique and set up. Putting out a full line is not really necessary even though i am able to do it myself. My exerience of salmon fishing is most are under you feet, its understanding the ly's and pools that are most important and not distance, especially in dusk and dawn light. Night fishing for Sea Trout i have had good fish within a 2- 3 feet of the bank, and when SWFF for sea trout just beyond the weed so it depends on the circumsatnces but distance is not so important it's your approach and methodology and presentation.
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Post by job67 on Feb 26, 2006 16:07:35 GMT -5
Having had a 2 hour lesson with him on Friday Thursday, I can definitely recommend Gary Champion.
I have used a couple of instructors previously, but this was in a different league.
Although he is based in Cornwall, he may well do some tuition in Scotland when he is up there.
His e-mail is: champsflyfish@btopenworld.com
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