OTG Off The Ground Cast diagram

[lukeaday]

I found this in one of my fishing mags so I thought I might pop it up on here for all to check out.
Especially for the beginners to help get their head around what is happening during the cast.

Cheers, Luke

[Mick.S]

Hi Luke

Good diagram. It aligns very closely with the other diagram I had put up, but curious to know what the "lock-up" point means as indicated on the diagram?

[bradp]

Nice work Luke, I have also got that magazine with that article. Those older mags have much more information than the present ones!

[lukeaday]

The lock up point is where the rod is loaded and "locked" up as far as it can bend.
Then the power is applied and stored until the release.
A bit like my avatar pic where my rod is at its lock up point as I apply power into the cast.

[dencot1]

Thank you Luke for this diagram and also Mick for the ones he has been putting up.
I think these diagrams really help beginners get their heads right about what is happening during a basic OTG cast.
Seeing it in both overhaed and 3/4 view makes it much easier to comprehend to a first timer I think.

Dennis

[Mick.S]

Hi Luke

Can you copy and load the pages from that mag that talk about OTG? I'm not sure how many pages there are, but I wouldn't mind reading it, or you can email it to me?
Thanks

[lukeaday]

I will bring the magazine on Sundays comp.

[Mick.S]

Thanks