Mike Connor wrote in message ...

Not using the wrist at all, makes it is easier to learn the basic
principles.



I totally agree that for someone to start learning to cast, then the wrist
should be rigid, and the butt may even be tied to the forearm to assist
this. The most common first error for new casters is the 9 - 3 o'clock
aerial loop-snake, and it is due to uncontrolled flexing of the wrist. It
is much easier for the beginner to first learn to use the forearm's action
in casting.