A.P.G.A.I. – IRELAND
TEST SYLLABUS - DOUBLE HANDED ROD
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DOUBLE SPEY:
Execute a cast with a 45 degree change of direction with 80ft of line.
Execute a cast with a 90 degree change of direction with 80ft. of line.
Execute a cast with a 45 degree change of direction shooting line to 100ft.

Explain and demonstrate where and why the anchor point should land, and the end of the first line placement of a Double Spey.
Explain and show the causes of a (A) Bloody L and (B) reversed Bloody L.
Explain and demonstrate the difference when casting with - (A) very little space, and (B) a lot of space - behind the caster.

SNAKE ROLL:
Execute a 45 degree change of direction single loop snake roll cast with 80ft of line.
Execute a 45 degree change of direction single loop snake roll cast to 100ft. (shooting line allowed).

SNAP T/C CAST:
(The candidate may choose which cast he wishes to execute).
Execute a snap T/C with a 45 degree change of direction with 80ft of line.
Execute a Snap T/C with a 90 degree change of direction with 80ft. of line.
Execute a 45 degree change of direction Snap T/C to 100ft. shooting line allowed.

SUNK LINE CASTING:
Execute a roll cast 80ft. of line.
Overhead cast to 100ft. after initial roll cast (candidate preferred side).
Single Spey after initial roll cast 45 degree change of direction to 100ft. (candidates preferred side).
Double Spey after initial roll cast 45 degree change of direction to 100ft. (candidates preferred side

SHOOTING HEAD OVERHEAD CAST:
Perform an overhead cast with a shooting head to 100ft. (candidates preferred hand up).
Show and explain trajectory of final delivery.
Explain overhang.

UNDERHAND CAST:
Using preferred side demonstrate an underhand cast to 90ft.

SKAGIT CASTING:
Explain “Skagit Casting”.

BAIT CASTING/SPINNING:
(Candidate’s may choose to perform right or left handed).
Explain and perform overhead casts, side casts, & pendulum casts.
Explain uses of fixed spool and multiplier reels.
Explain different rod actions, fittings, reel seats etc.

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