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Casters must have their feet
behind the measuring tape anchor pin before executing an official cast.
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Casters using a
shooting-head (SH) set up should have the full SH outside the rod tip
during false and shooting casts. The final back cast before the
shooting cast should be completely aerialised.
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2 warm-up casts are
allowed before officially starting. When the caster is satisfied with
his/her set-up, he/she will inform the time judge that he/she is
ready to cast.
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Once the time judge signals
to the caster to start casting, the caster can make as many casts as
possible within the time limit allowed within each event. There is no
false casting limit before the shooting cast, although it should be
noted that excessive false casting rarely improves distance.
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The time judge will inform
the caster when time is drawing to a close and of the last cast.
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Distance will be measured
(via a measuring tape) from where the anchor pin is stationed to
where the wool fly lands.
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The longest cast will
determine the winner. In case of a tie, a cast off will determine the
winner. Each caster will have ONLY 1 cast to determine the winner.
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For the team casting events,
the longest cast executed by each team member will be added together
to determine the score for the winning team.
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The down-court judge will
relay the distance record to the time judge who will record the
distance before the next caster is called to the anchor pin.
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Timeouts can be used by the
time judge at his discretion, e.g. if a caster has a significant line
tangle, the judge can call 'time out' so someone can assist the
caster. Where repairs are needed the judge can ask the caster to move
aside to allow the event to proceed, and then return later to finish
their turn.
Material
Requirements
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SAFETY:
We want all casters to enjoy their day, so we STRONGLY recommend
that eye protection
(e.g.sunglasses) and any other articles of safety (e.g. ball
cap) be worn whilst casting. Please
also look around you before start casting to avoid hitting a fellow
caster with your rod, fly, human limbs, or fly line.
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Instead of using a fly with
a broken-off hook, a wool fly will be used. The fly will be composed
of wool (minimum length 30 mm) tied in the middle. The wool fly must
be attached to the leader at the end of the cast to count. Where
questions about the fly exist, please consult the time judge who will
provide guidance.
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Rods in the single-handed
casting events shall not be held by two hands during the casting
sequence leading to the launch cast.
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Only reels which hold the
complete fly line and backing are allowed. The reel must be attached
to the rod.
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Cracked or broken fly lines
may be repaired by individual whipping and varnishing, and damaged
sections replaced by the same material by whipping and varnishing.
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Leaders must be made from
nylon or flourocarbon, and may be tapered by knotted sections.
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No technical aids or
fasteners shall be used, e.g. wrist bands connecting caster to rod
handle. However, arm bands to support the muscles of the arm are
allowed since they are not connected to the rod during casting.
LONG
LINES, DON'T FORGET TO HAVE FUN AND SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE!!
