Casting Tip for TBFFC: 10

What is Drift?
Tip 9 explained Creep and how detrimental it is to a good cast, especially causing a tailing loop.

Drift is beneficial and occurs during the pause of either the forward or backcast when, after the stop, the rod is moved the same direction as the line is moving. This increases the casting arc, the opposite effect of Creep. Why learn to Drift? It gives you more time. The rod tip is cushioned and in a better position to start the cast. Tailing loops are avoided because the rod tip travels in a straight line, and an intermediate caster will become a good caster immediately. Learn to Drift!

Pat Damico, MCI

Handy Items for More Fun and Better Safety

"Me litl nippers" keeping nippers handy is key to an easy change of lies and
splicing of leaders. I use a Motorola bluetooth earpiece lanyard. It does not
have any metal parts to rust and it allows for the nippers to be unclipped and
handed to someone for their use. Photos attached.

Steve Parker

That'll Ruin a Fishing Trip
(From North American Fishing Club Website, 8/9/10)
Lightning, uh-uh, not to be messed with. But we've all pushed it further than we should — staying on the water for a smokin' hot pre-front bite. Those moments are electric with excitement, but terrifying and maybe even fatal when the charge in the air literally stands your hair on end.

To enjoy the excitement without the fright (or worse) check out the Seeker Personal Lightning Detector by General Tools. It's a unit that fits in your pocket and gives you an early heads-up about storms and lightning as far away as 40 miles.