rw wrote:
Mike Connor wrote:


After quite a number of experiments, long and involved discussions, I
also believe that hauling loads the rod, but only minimally. Most of
the energy goes into accelerating the line.


... which was exactly my position all along.

BTW, this NYT article isn't credible. The guy breathlessly marvels about
the ability of Jaworowski to shoot the entire line with one false cast.
Either (1) he's picking up a ridiculous amount of line, or (2) he's
using a shortened fly line. Or both. I think the article is a
combination of a credulous, newbie-flyfisher reporter and a very skilled
caster who knows how to play a sucker.

Suspect yes, but they are talking about sal****er casting and the need
for distance casting. I could see where Mr. Jaworowski has a lot of line
laid out on the water, and does a water haul. Doing this, with a 7wt or
heavier rod, it doesn't seem as incredible. Just my take on it.

brians