Derek Gibson
Well-known member
Most of us will have seen at some point during our time by the water certain individuals who seem to exhibit that little extra. Sometimes that could be the ability to accurately place a float unerringly with pin point precision or, trot a float downstream with little or no deviation, that may seem magical. The reality is those are the little skills referred to in the title. In the case of the example of trotting a float the ability to mend line with little more than a flick of the rod tip can be crucial to the path of the float.
This will be done automatically by the experienced angler in order to overcome wind, or current deviation. An example of one tiny skill that can mean so much. As with accurate casting, line control is also a factor, feathering the spool, and the slight flick of the rod tip before the bait and shots have settled can help overcome a miscast.
Much more could be said on the subject, but I'll leave that to the reader.
This will be done automatically by the experienced angler in order to overcome wind, or current deviation. An example of one tiny skill that can mean so much. As with accurate casting, line control is also a factor, feathering the spool, and the slight flick of the rod tip before the bait and shots have settled can help overcome a miscast.
Much more could be said on the subject, but I'll leave that to the reader.