"Giles" wrote in message
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On Dec 9, 3:45 pm, Larry L wrote:
The latest e-newsletter from BRF pushes a practice rod

" We want to mention here again the Echo Micro Practice rod. This
unbelievable casting tool has been responsible for several beginners,
and even non-fishers, learning how to cast successfully the past few
weeks in the shop. And, after running information on it in this report
last week, most who have made the move and purchased one have
commented on what a fine learning tool it is! It has brought Cam,
Bucky, John, Jackie and I a tremendous amount of casting pleasure, we
are all casting better, and we are pleased to hear it has done the
same for you."

Anyone have opinions they want to share on the value of such practice
tools? I suck, always have, and lord knows need practice .....
but my main idea is in the house practice for my bride

Eagerly awaiting your replies
LL

I've been recommending this for years. A four foot, quarter inch
dowel with six feet (to start) of yarn tied to the tip is an
exceptional teaching tool.

giles

Pretty much what the yarn rod is, but the yarn rod has a better grip. I
have one I bought a lot of years ago. Virginia Woulfe, Lee's wife, was the
instigator and convinced me it would inprove my casting. She was correct,
and showed me how to improve some right there at the Cow Palace or San Mateo
fishing show. You want to borrow mine, I am in Pleasanton.