{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: CI Test Prep: Roll Casting on Grass

Andrew -

You don't need a grass leader.  I used a clipboard when I tested two weeks ago and it was perfectly acceptable.  The key thing the examiners will look for is a tight loop that clearly straightens the leader.   

Here is how I practiced and tested:

(1) Lay out a PULD cast at 40 ft

(2) Set up the roll cast, which drags the fly back to ~20 ft

(3) Stop.  Put the rod down.

(4) Walk out to the fly and attach to the clip board

(5) Walk back to the rod.  Reset the roll cast and execute.

The examiner may follow up (as they often will on any task) and ask you to cast again with either no anchor or while stepping on the fly.  However, it is perfectly acceptable to use an anchor on the test for the roll casts.

If your anchored roll casts fully straighten the leader, you'll have no issue with the roll cast pick up - which is clearly unanchored.  On the pick up, focus on casting a bit higher, then cleanly transition (no ticking) to a tight-looped back cast. 

Hope this helps and good luck.

Best,

Mike

On Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 8:09:54 PM UTC-4, Andrew R wrote:

Question for the CIs and other test preppers: What system do you use to practice the roll cast tasks on grass. I'm planning to start experimenting with a "grass leader" but was wondering if there's another system that doesn't require me to get a second rod setup just for roll casts. Also, I would obviously prefer to practice with whatever setup(s) I'm most likely to see on the exam.

Thanks,

Andrew R

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