Doug M wrote:
When I do a 90 degree "simple" spey with approx. 30-35 feet of line,(with a 9' 8 weight Scott A2 and 8 wt. windcutter)if I use just a little too much energy the line goes directly upstream and lands in a limp pile.
Am I A) not using enough line,
using too light a line,
or C) something else?
30 feet should be easily done on a one handed rod, A limp pile usually means you dont have enough energy, ie a bad loop. I would try 2 things:
1) make sure that you have a crisp stop at the backstroke and forstroke
2) add a haul to your forstroke.
Also if you are having problems with 30 feet of line, maybe your are having problems with your back D loop? With a good back D loop, a crisp stop at back and forstroke, you shouldnt have the urge to overpower. Really try to make sure you crisply stop at 1 o clock.
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