GAIC Single-Handed Casting and Angling Techniques (Trout & Other Species)
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GAIC Single-Handed Casting and Angling Techniques (Trout & other species) General 1. The practical and oral examination will be carried out in accordance with the following schedule. Candidates are advised to read the advice set out in the GAIA “Taking Assessment Tests for Award” (TATA). Please ensure that you are properly prepared for the tests before taking them by seeking clarification regarding any doubts or obscurities. 2. The tests require the efficient performance of casts and knowledge of casting physics, teaching ability and particularly fault recognition, diagnosis and correction. You will be required to explain, demonstrate and teach up to four tasks which will be selected by the Assessment and Standards Officers on the day. 3. The order of tasks may be varied by agreement between candidate and assessor. 4. An observer will be permitted by agreement for the purpose of assessor training. 5. Where “one hand only” is specified the candidate should use only one hand to accomplish the task. Candidates may choose to hold line in the cast but if any hauling is detected the task will be failed. 6. The assessors may make allowances for adverse conditions such as wind being in the wrong direction for a particular task. 7. Variations in casting style are acceptable providing that they satisfy the required key points and provide a sound basis for teaching and the style can be transferred. 8. All casts must be performed with ease and proficiency. There must be smooth well- formed loops (D or V as required), straight anchor placements and have narrow forward loops that unroll completely, straightening the leader and landing gently, unless otherwise requested. A narrow loop for the purpose of GAIC is a loop measuring 3 feet 6 inches or less at a distance of 5 to 6 feet from the unfurling loop. 9. Up to three attempts are permitted for each task but the assessors may request additional casts or tasks. 10. Cast distance is measured from the reel to the wool tag. 11. Lines used during the tests may be marked only once, either to identify the rear taper or at an appropriate point on extra long belly lines. Task Pass Refer 12. Tests may be conducted on grass or on water (due allowance will be made for roll type casts on grass). THE TASKS ARE GROUPED FOR CONVENIENCE, i.e., ALL GRASS TOGETHER, THEN ALL WATER Tackle Required 1. Candidates must provide all necessary tackle for purposes of the test. 2. Fly rod of maximum length 9’ and a maximum AFTM rating #7 with an appropriate floating line and suitable leader of 7ft 6in minimum length with a wool tag. A high visibility line is advantageous. Candidates should take note that some tasks require control of substantial lengths of line in the air and choose their outfit accordingly. 3. Any teaching aids or devices that the candidate uses or recommends whilst teaching. GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 2 Task Pass Refer Tasks to be Performed on Grass 1. Generalities of Fly Casting 1. a Explain, demonstrate and teach rod grips, rod handle shapes, rod actions, strength, styles of hand, arm and body movements and efficiency. Open and closed stances with the benefits and possible disadvantages of the various stances explained. Explain demonstrate and teach rod loading, stroke length and arc in relation to distance and loop size including relative stroke lengths and discuss timing. Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 3 Task Pass Refer 2. Overhead Cast 2. a Explain, demonstrate and teach the basic “pick-up and present” cast to a distance of approx. 45ft. The demonstration will be done with one hand only. The cast will show consistent narrow loops front and back. There are to be no tailing loops, front or back. The cast will be done slowly enough to allow the observer a good view of the cast. Variations of the rod plane from vertical and variations of style are acceptable provided that the casts are demonstrated with efficiency and the style can be transferred. Smooth lifting of line from the surface and positive acceleration of the rod tip to a precise stop in both directions. Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 4 Task Pass Refer 2. b Explain, demonstrate and teach how to vary the size of your casting loops. Start by casting wide loops (approx. 6ft in height) then make them increasingly narrow over 5-6 false casts , finally casting a narrow loop to approx 45ft. The demonstration will be done with one hand only. The cast will show consistent loops front and back. There are to be no tailing loops, front or back. The cast will be done slowly enough to allow the observer a good view of the cast. Variations of the rod plane from vertical and variations of style are acceptable provided that the casts are demonstrated with efficiency. Smooth lift of line from the surface and also positive acceleration of the rod tip to a precise stop in both directions. Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 5 Task Pass Refer 2. c Explain, demonstrate and teach a side arm cast to approx. 40ft. Make two false casts and a delivery cast. Repeat on the other side of the body. No water or ground contact. No hauling allowed. The cast will show good symmetry of front and back loops 3 feet 6 inches in height. There are to be no tailing loops, front or back. Line speed adequate to keep loops in plane and aerialised. Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 6 Task Pass Refer 2. d Explain, demonstrate and teach how to cast parallel loops. Explain and demonstrate how to cast with parallel loops. Explain why loop legs get out of parallel and the consequences of this. Include 2 common causes for non-parallel loops in the vertical plane and the most common for the horizontal plane. When might it be an advantage not to have parallel legs? Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 7 Task Pass Refer 2. e Explain, demonstrate and teach the causes of tailing loops and their correction. Demonstrate tailing loops on the forward cast on command. The caster is informed on which forward cast the tailing loop is to occur saying “after 2 good loops we want you to cast a tailing loop”. Comments: (loops that cross bottom line, loop size). Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 8 Task Pass Refer 2. f Explain, demonstrate and teach line management techniques and ways of stripping, holding and shooting line Demonstrate different methods of retrieving, holding, coiling and shooting line to 60ft, including measured extensions of the line during false casts. Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 9 Task Pass Refer Accuracy Casting-Overhead Casts 2. g Explain, demonstrate and teach how to cast a fly to targets at 25, 35 and 45ft. The target will be a tent peg, cone or similar. Tolerances will be dependent on weather conditions. Three attempts only, comprising at each distance, up to 3 successive lay- downs allowed. Presentation casts are expected and an explanation as to when delicate presentation may not be desired 3 successive lay-downs will be allowed for each attempt at each target to score in a sequence through all targets. A minimum of 1 false cast must be cast between attempts at the target. Line length to be adjusted in the air during false casting. Consistent loops are required at front and back. False casts must not touch the water surface – they will be counted as a delivery cast. Hauling is allowed. No tailing loops allowed. Where appropriate allowances will be made for adverse weather, especially wind. Test theory of accuracy casting, best stance, how to aim and how to get the distance correct. Line may be removed from the reel before commencement of this task. Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 10 Task Pass Refer 3. Single and Double Hauling 3. a Explain, teach and demonstrate continuous double hauling on a minimum of 5 false casts at approx. 50ft. Repeat for opposite shoulder. Expect smooth, consistent hauling front and back, producing consistent narrow loops. (3ft 6 inches or less). Cast to be performed at slow to medium speed with no tailing loops. There should be no slack line between line hand and stripping ring during the processes. Hands should come close together between hauls. Show appropriate stroke lengths with similar haul length and speed on front and back. Rod tip path to be in a single plane. Both open and closed stances to be demonstrated. Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 11 Task Pass Refer 3. b Explain, demonstrate and teach a cast to a minimum distance of 75ft. Either stance may be used. Should be done with a minimum of one false casts, and a maximum of two. Delivery and leader turnover must be acceptably straight. Expect to see rod drift, a long stroke and smooth, well timed hauls. The caster should make this look easy – without appearing to struggle to achieve the distance. Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 12 Task Pass Refer 3. c Explain, demonstrate and teach separately a single haul on the forward and back cast at a distance of approx. 50ft. Do not shoot line. Show consistent narrow loops. Explain uses of the single haul. No tailing loops allowed. Assessor Comments: GAIC Single-Handed (Revised June 2011) Page 13 Task Pass Refer 3. d Explain, demonstrate and teach a single haul on the forward cast, shooting line to a distance of approx.