"Mike" wrote in message
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On 27 Nov, 17:25, "Tom Nakashima" wrote:


YES, you got it!
-tom

This also allows a very specific trick when using such rigs. The last
part of the leader is finer tippet. A "Tuck" cast is used on the final
delivery. This allows very precise placement of the weight and a
vertical entry with some force, driving the fly down to its operating
depth very quickly.

The "tuck cast" and more or less the same rig you are describing is
explained here;

http://www.mike-connor.homepage.t-on...s/tactics.html

for a more detailed explanation of the tuck cast;
http://www.google.com/search?q=Tuck+....sexyloops.com

TL
MC

Yes, I am familiar with the tuck cast.
I also use an upper casting plane when performing it.

For this rig set-up I just may use an arc cast, a gentle pick-up and
laydown. Definitely staying as much as I can out of the air to prevent
tangles. I do like the upstream cast mend, you need a lot of slack for that.
I also plan to try a gentle roll cast that I use, by stopping the rod
higher, and gently letting the line loop out. Executes well with a slow cane
rod and DT line.
-tom