It was interesting that Hamish mentioned the rod.
I find that you can build a rod in a way that optimises its ability to track in a straight line.
Now this is not saying the rod will improve your tracking, but if you have a rod that doesn't track straight, then even if you do it can throw out your accuracy.
This is not so big a deal when you get a fair bit of line out, as the momentum of the line will override any effect from the blank, however for close in work it can have quite an effect. Kicking the line away from the target
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As for the Glossary, its a great idea, but this time i think we need to include small video clips of what we are explaining as it is very difficult to express in words many of the techniques and problems. A picture will give everyone something to work on. The outcast days also give people the opportunity to see what is being discussed directly, so are worth a trip
As for casting threads, this section of the forum is called the "OUTCASTS" and is here for casting queries, so it doesn't interfere with those "who just want to fish" on the main Forum
Sandy