"Greg Pavlov" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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On 4 Dec 2003 15:33:13 -0800, (Mike Connor)
wrote:
Some reels designed to address such problems;
http://www.mullockmadeley.co.uk/auct...es/391_jpg.jpg
That's funny,that is *exactly* what I've envisioned, a spinning
reel arrangement, and what I was thinking about when I said
the following in another thread yesterday:
......For such
gear especially, I've wondered whether ff'ing gear
manufacturers wouldn't have switched to a below-the-
hand geometry a long time ago if they and ff'men
weren't caught up in convention..
THe one thing that this spinning gear-style foot may require,
though, if you expect to shoot line, is much larger stripping
guides than normal. Most fly rod stripping guides (and most
of the guides, actually) are smaller than ideal as it is, and
the dropped-down reel increases the angle of the line even
further.
Sorry, I have not been seeing all the threads recently, and only looked in
occasionally anyway.
Convention is responsible for many problems. Most people simply accept the
conventions, without thinking much about them. This is inevitably derogatory
to their fishing.
Furthermore, many have fixed views on the aesthetics of various equipment
and itīs combination. This effectively prevents them from using the best
tools and techniques for the job.
The angle of the line from the reel to the stripping guide is completely
irrelevant, as line is shot from the hand, not from the reel. Indeed, the
offset reel close to the hand, in the right position on the butt, makes it
easier to strip line off the reel as well, without "wobbling" etc. Because
the pull is also at a better angle, more "direct" if you will, against the
reel/rod hand. Line wear, and reel guide wear, are also very considerably
reduced. The reel is not "dropped down" but is indeed almost level with the
hand, if not actually level ( assuming in this case that the rod is
perpendicular). It stands off slightly more from the reel seat, but this is
also of advantage, as the hand fits between the reel and the seat without a
problem. This grip is very comfortabe, and efficient.
The size of stripping guides, and whether to use one or two, is indeed a
moot point, but for different reasons. Line "funnelling" is rather better
with two stripping guides correctly placed. This can add a little distance,
especially when distance casting, and the shoot tends to be smoother anyway.
A rod and reel built to the aforementioned specifications, looks "odd" when
seen next to a "standard" rod and reel, but only because of the widely
spread preconceived notions in this regard. This combination is however a
far superior set of equipment, and much more efficient and pleasant to use,
as anyone who has tried it will immediately attest, and without further ado.
Even complete beginners cast noticeably better with such a rig, and for
experienced casters, it is a joy to use.
TL
MC