Double Spey casting two handed (page
2 of 2)
The next stages of the Double Spey cast.
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| Making the D loop |
The picture shows the line riffling as the rod
swings downstream around the angler and elevates in a smooth curve
so that a belly of line swings beneath it to make the D loop. |
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| D loop has been made |
Now the D loop is made and the rod starts to accelerate
forward to complete the cast in an upward direction to send the
line high towards its target. Note that ideally the rod should be
brought round the angler's body until the D loop can be made in
exactly the opposite direction to the forward cast. |
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| The forward cast is made |
The forward cast has been made and the D loop has
gone. Line is in motion but the rod has stopped. There is no particular
need for a tight loop with this cast because it is normally wind
assisted. |
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| Forward cast straightens
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Shooting line to obtain greater distances is essential
when Spey casting and the usual principles apply. Line is lengthened
by releasing spare line immediately after the power stroke is completed.
For a visual key, look for the forward loop of line passing the
rod tip, that is the time to release (shoot) line into the cast.
The amount of energy put into the forward cast has to be increased
slightly to take account of of line being shot. |
