Seven seconds from sight to the cast that caught the fish. Talking about the Samurai system doesn’t seem to always get my message across, so this weekend I put my new GoPro to work to try and capture the system in action. Its hard enough solo fishing with a fly rod in a kayak with the wind “helping” me every chance it gets, but the videographer task added another level. I was lucky enough to capture one good sequence:
See the fishStow the paddle (keep watching the fish)Reach for the rod (keep eyes on the fish)Grab the rod (eyes still on fish)Line is under the hand and has pulled loose from the line lock grommet, the loose shooting line is now free. (eyes > fish)Transition the rod to the casting hand, making sure the line goes under the fingers. (eyes on fish)With eyes on fish, (trying to make a point here) feel for the leader which is still tight from the rod tip.Grab the fly, just pull on it to free it from the fly landing pad (eyes/fish)The Samurai System got us here, once the fly is loose, its down to good casting and …the fish.That’s the idea, catch the fish. Believe me, there’s still plenty enough ways to spook a sighted fish for it to remain sporting. After the Samurai System eliminates the most common mishaps, you’ll catch more fish… it”s that simple.
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