Blasting a big TRC right across the Red Hutt Pool.

No, not there as it would have been impossible to mend at that 80'+ distance.   That is down by the white boulder and not under the bridge!!!!!!    I was testing the latest Composite Developments 6# XLS 2 rod before it is going into production and was very impressed with its performance.   Best rod CD has ever made and at the RRP of $499 is hard to beat by anyone.  Line was an #8 Airflo Ego with a 64' head. We caught plenty of fine fish in other pools and it is a great relief to see that the Taupo fishery has finally recovered.    

rainbow, maybe doc took my advice and killed a few million shags and stopped the locals decimating the smelt with whitebaits nets, when they run... so now the trout are getting bigger n better :)

Good to see some recent posts deleted .

I reckon I could still hit myself in the back of the head doing that .

Regardless of standard or dynamic it is still a d-loop and no roll cast can performed without it due to this being the part that loads the rod.

The execution of a cast is one thing, being able to teach it properly is another... It is imperative, if people are going to learn any roll/spey cast for them to properly understand the concept of the D-Loop and how it can be morphed into a bigger dynamic loop on specific big water situations.

This clip teaches the basic roll cast properly, explains the dynamics and execution of the d- loop and how it is turned into a dynamic loop by simply adding a haul on the backcast... that's all you need to change a D-Loop into a DynamicLoop... just haul as you slide the line back.


The TRC is a very simple cast, easier than overhead casting for many if taught correctly, and a handy addition to every anglers arsenal if fishing heavy flies on big water.

Don;t be put off by it being presented like rocket science... it's just throwing a line with a rod.

Rainbow wrote: While the common term for the back cast is a D-Loop in reality it is actually a dynamic >-Loop as in this picture.     A D-Loop is too slack too gutless to properly load the rod. Rainbow

If it isn;t... why do call it one? The ability to understand the D-Loop concept and loading a rod using one is the single most important factor in making ANY roll cast. To try and muddy this one issue almost appears as if there is a deliberate attempt to sabotage people's attempts at doing it. You have always, until now, used the term D-Loop... as exampled... Why the change?

Rainbow wrote:   As a result there is now more line lying on the water than you would like, which will increase the anchorage to more than you need for a normal cast.    This leaves you with two practical corrections.   You can project the D-Loop more upwards to lift more line from the water. You can stroke the cast higher while applying more force to the rod.     In practice you will probably do a bit of each.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FKcj6Ph-mc

Here is a medley of TRC casts by Herb Spannagl recorded by Harry Moores at Tongariro's Red Hut, Major Jones and Lower Bridge Pools last Winter.

Whist most of the shots are of "river right" set ups the ones on the Lower Bridge Pool are "river left".

Rainbpw

Here is a quote by Ed Ward (of Skagit casting fame)about D-Loop shape.     " (the more narrow, tighter, wedge-shaped the D-loop, the more casting energy produced. This "fact" seems to be universally agreed upon$").       This is what I call a V-Loop.

Rainbow

Only Three Weeks To Go

“Tongariro Roll Cast” Casting Clinic
National Trout Centre, Turangi
10am, 30th of August 2014
Instructor: Herb Spannagl and Friends
This annual clinic is in its seventh year and is a special fund raising venture for the National Trout Centre.   

Are you sick of digging wayward globugs out of your fishing jacket?   Have you become gun-shy casting heavy nymphs or need pain killers to last through a long fishing day?    With the Tongariro Roll Cast these common annoyances are things of the past.   Once you master this great cast you will launch murderous bombs in complete safety and cast them distances you never thought possible.   With little back cast room needed you will be able to fish where others can’t. These are just a few of the advantages that this great casting technique offers.   Over the last ten years this cast has become my “go to” fishing style for the Tongariro River to the point where I often fish a whole week without making a single overhead cast.    

But let me warn you this is not an easy cast to learn and to perfect it requires cast iron commitment to get you over the inevitable pain barrier.   I have developed a teaching system that breaks this cast down into four phases, which is a great aid to understanding how and why this cast works.    With an instructor at your side you will not only learn each casting phase but more importantly how to fuse them seamlessly together for the final delivery.   I have also put together some written material, which will help you with your progress.
This course is definitely not for beginners.    You will find it easier if you can double haul already, even though this cast only requires a single haul.    

What to bring:   Waders, Rod from #6 upwards and a longish belly (40’) line that is 1-2 line weights higher than the rod rating.   You also need a small indicator that is well treated so as not to become water logged.   No flies, please, just a tuft of wool tied on the end of the leader.   It is a good idea to bring eye protection and a camera to record important points for future reference.   Bring your own lunch or buy it at the centre.

This clinic is not an introduction to the wide range of roll and Spey casts.   It is entirely focused on giving you a solid foundation of the Tongariro Roll Cast and how this cast can be used in a variety of fishing situations.

Bookings can be made at the National Trout Centre (07-3868085) on SH1 4kms south of Turangi.   Your fee of $75 will assist the Trout Centre Society to further develop this stunning facility.   

I look forward to help you expand your casting horizon with the Tongariro Roll Cast.

Herb Spannagl

TRC on the Tongariro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FKcj6Ph-mc   filmed by Harry Moores