I’m no distance caster — and feel that way too much is made of the ability to cast an entire fly line. (Macho posturing, anyone?) But like most people, I find competitive casting — and the people who compete — interesting as hell.
That’s why this on-camera interview with 36-time champion caster Steve Rajeff caught my eye. Sadly, my lack of broadband means I haven’t seen it yet, but hell, I thought you might want to.
Post your comments about the interview below (If it truly sucks, let me know so I don’t waste my time like you just did.)
See you on the casting pond, Tom Chandler.
[tags]fly fishing, fly casting, fly rod, steve rajeff[/tags]
People who say that the ability to cast an entire flyline is just macho posturing probably drive little foreign cars instead of SUV’s, have small units and can’t shotgun a beer either.
Capt Gordon(Quote)
Well, I’ve got broadband – but the video is downloading at less than 1KB/second – the dialogue says the video download will be complete sometime tomorrow.
Too bad – I would have liked to have seen the interview.
Ian Scott(Quote)
Ok.. finally the download speed increased substantially. So far, it’s quite interesting.
Ian Scott(Quote)
Captain: I’ll remember you said that next time I’m driving to the river in my Bronco (specially modified to accommodate my huge maleness) and shotgunning cheap beers.
Ian: Are you downloading the Quicktime version? I heard there are some server problems. If so, try the Windows Media version (if possible).
When AT&T pulls it collective head out of its ass and finally gets my broadband going, I’ll check it myself.
Tom Chandler(Quote)
I tried the Windows version first – then cancelled that and found the Quicktime version to be much faster.
It really is a very interesting interview, Tom. Good to hear someone dispel some myths about rods, ratings, and line weights.
Ian Scott(Quote)
Thanks Ian. I’ll definitely give it a viewing when I can.
Tom Chandler(Quote)
Its a pretty good interview. I enjoyed it, though I have to say I have met Joe a few times. He is an excellent speaker in his own right.
Its worth the time to download and view.
Steve
Steve(Quote)
You are just jealous you cant cast a full line with your one hand tied behind your back like I can. When your casting weaknesses improve your opinion will change!
David Roberts(Quote)
Ha! The new yard has a decided downhill tilt, so cast a full line will probably be a snap.
Tom Chandler(Quote)