A.P.G.A.I. – IRELAND
TEST SYLLABUS - DOUBLE HANDED
ROD
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CASTING
EXAMINATION:
During the
practical examination, the candidate may be asked - prior to, or during any cast
- any of the above questions, and also other questions such as:
Explain:
Stroke length.
Arc.
Loop shape.
Anchor.
Creep.
Upper body rotation.
Weight shift.
Causes of tailing loops.
And any other
questions which the examiners deem relevant.
The examiners
may use their discretion at all times, and may make a 10% reduction in distances
required in allowance for adverse winds during testing,
or for candidates with reduced arm/hand strength (i.e.: women, elderly).
Show and
explain an initial method of getting line out.
ROLL CAST.
Perform and
explain a roll cast with 80ft of line
OVERHEAD
CAST:
Perform 3-4
false casts with 80ft of line, maintaining narrow (tight) loops forward
and back.
Perform 3-4
false casts with 80ft of line with an open loop forward and back.
Explain and
demonstrate the difference in casting open and tight loops.
Demonstrate a
tailing loop on command. Explain how to correct a tailing loop.
Make a change
of direction cast (30 degrees or greater) with 80ft of line
Perform
overhead cast to 100ft or more (shooting line allowed)
JUMP
ROLL/SWITCH CAST/FORWARD SPEY.
Perform a cast
to 100ft.
Perform a cast
with 80ft of line make initial lift, sweep and place the anchor
A.
In front of you.
B Level with you.
C.
Behind you.
Explain and
demonstrate an incorrect sweep dumping dead line on the water.
Explain and
demonstrate a piling anchor.
SINGLE
SPEY:
Execute a 45
degree change of direction cast with 80ft of line.
Execute a 90
degree change of direction cast with 80ft of line.
Shoot line to
100ft with a change of direction of 45 degrees.
Perform and explain a cast with incorrect timing for the final delivery
(both too soon and too late).
With
80ft. of line show the ability to place the anchor further upstream
and further out from the angler than normal .
Explain and demonstrate the difference between “D” and “V” loops.