"chromefinder" wrote in message
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Bob S.

Thanks for the reply and enjoy the journey. I just really wanted to
know why you didnt' go with the Orvis line.

cheers


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chromefinder

chromefinder,

Another inquisitive mind.......;-)

Fair question and it goes back to the post about me asking for some advice
on which lines I should get for my brothers and brother-in-laws 8/9 wt
outfits. Simply, Rio was a line I have never tried so I picked up the demo
line the dealer had (saved $$$) for myself to give it a try. I did the
casting comparisons and I can't explain the difference but there is - and I
wanted to know why and not just chalk it off and go back to what worked for
me. It was not only the Rio line I've had a problem with but also the
Cortland 555 and 333 cast differently too. Not as bad as the Rio but there
are differences. Then, there comes a point where one finally has to question
"What the hell is going on....?"

So the Rio incident was the straw that did it and it became the challenge of
the week and the fact that I wasn't about to let it go without digging
further. So making sure I installed it right and that nothing was on the
line that could create extreme friction and then back to the fly shop to
weigh the line to insure it was a 5 wt and to bug the owner. He graciously
gave me over an hour of his time and he was more than willing to politely
show me that nothing was wrong with the line but would gladly exchange it
anyway - no problem. He then had the task of "How do you tell a customer -
they don't know how to cast properly".

Well, he handled that quite nicely by showing me exactly where my present
technique quit working and then proving to me that I could do far better -
hence the quickie lesson outside his shop. Well anybody that can turn
"lousy cast" around to an "acceptable cast" in a matter of a few minutes
gets my attention. He gave me instant feedback, made suggestions to
compensate for the error of my ways and understood that there was some
arthritis at play here too. So going by the book, which is what I've been
trying to do, doesn't always work and that a comfortable technique and
relaxed casting style is more important.

We may never know the real "why" I cast this line differently but I know the
cure and it gets me out to a casting pond for the next couple weeks with a
knowledgeable instructor. I'm certain to meet others with similar interests
and maybe even find out a about a couple of secret fishing holes in the
process.......

Looking forward to the lessons. I may never be a good fly-caster but at
least I'll know why I'm not.........;-)

Bob S.