All New Equalizer "Altitude" Extreme Distance Head 80ft 24.38m 84gr/1296grns

Cutting Instructions/Guidelines.

A cut head length of 70ft/21.3m  – 73ft/22.25m pairs well with 15ft competition rods for experienced distance casters. Several factors will determine the chosen length, mainly wading depth, angle change and rod choice.

Line lengths of 68ft/20.72m – 69ft/21.03m are common lengths for rods which have less power, or for intermediate distance casters.

There is no exact cut length which will suit all casters!!

Competition 18ft rod platform casting cut lengths vary from 80ft/24.38m and above.

You may cut the GAELFORCE ‘Equalizer’  Extreme Distance Heads at either the rear of the head OR the front of the head (Maximum cut at the front of the head is 18inches-45cm) without altering the essential flight characteristics of the line. In this way, you can ‘tune’ the line to your rod, your stroke length or your preferred wading depth.

The most commonly asked question regarding GAELFORCE EED heads is “How and where should I cut the line to suit me?” There are numerous factors that determine where a line should be cut to suit a particular rod or casting situation. Here are some important factors to consider:

Rod Power

How powerful is your rod? Will it be overloaded or underloaded with the EED line that you select and the alterations that you make to the line?

Wading Depth

Are you standing on a dock or a platform when casting or will you be wading in the water? If wading, how deep is the water? Wading depth and its subsequent effect on line length is an important consideration for optimal performance.

Casting Angle

Large angle changes (greater than 40 degrees) on the casting pond or on the river are generally easier with a shorter head.

Type of Competition

If you are competing in a Spey-O-Rama-style event that requires four total casts (single Spey and snake roll) over both shoulders, “tune” the line to suit the weakest of your four casts. If you are competing in an ICSF-style event that requires only a single Spey cast over both shoulders, “tune” the line to suit the weaker of the two casts.

Further Considerations

-Does the rod handle comfortably and perform efficiently with your chosen line length?

-Can line speed and turnover be achieved with the length you have chosen?

-Does the line load the rod appropriately to make it work efficiently?

-Does the line “drop” when it leaves the rod tip?

When combined, all of these factors will determine the suitable line length for your needs.

Recommendations for Cutting:

-Before cutting, place yourself in the same casting situation that you intend to use the line.Try and achieve a length of line outside the rod tip that allows you to achieve effective turnover and to cast comfortably without overloading the rod.

-When you are ready to cut the line, always trim from the rear of the head. Make the first cut at a length of line that is at least 18-24inches/45-60cm longer than the desired length of the head.

-Save the section you have removed. This spare section can be used in the future to make up small sections, which can be added for different casting disciplines or training.

-Now the fine-tuning of the line begins in earnest. Attach the head to a shooting line and cast it. If the head is too heavy, remove 3 inches/7.5cm from the rear of the head, reattach the shooting line, and cast it again. Repeat this procedure until you are satisfied with the overall balance of the head on your rod.

-Remember, the line must be manageable and matched to both the rod and the individual caster. The rod-and-line combination should achieve high line speed as well as an equalized loop shape with good turnover. It should not “drop” when it leaves the rod tip. When all these factors are achieved simultaneously, you have cut the line correctly and tuned it carefully to match both your rod and your casting requirements.