On Dec 9, 4:45*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

Thirty odd years ago, we used an assortment of old rod tip sections
with yarn attached to the tip in a casting instruction class. Over the
years there have been several similar products on the
market....nothing really new here. It does work for basic instruction,
but because there is no "feel", it doesn't really substitute for
actual casting practice.