Casting changes Like all National events, it is important to get the best to the event to compete if it is to be successful, there is no point in holding a second tier event or competition. Over the past few years the most common comments I have heard from the serious casters at a NZACA Nationals is "why on earth would I drive X amount of kilometers for three casts, its just not worth it". Guy's like Pete, Neil and Gary are important at this event and it's important they get a fair shot at what they come to do, cast.
I would like see these top casters who apply themselves to a trade actually get a good go and fair opportunity at amazing distances, records and recognition. I believe for this to happen is after everyone casts as per normal, the top 6-10(Your advice on how many) open mens casters get the opportunity for a further 3 casts. Their previous casts still stand, however they now get the chance to better themselves when their more relaxed and have nothing to lose which should see some fantastic opportunities for larger distances and more of a pinnacle event for the casters.
The final carrot to bring in the casters and make it a special event would be the shot at going to the Australian casting nationals to represent NZ and gain further experience from the guys over seas. The furtherest cast ( accuracy not included ) would get that opportunity under my proposal. This is a small change that would hopefully make it worth the guys traveling too.
Once again, constructive comments are welcome and encouraged, It's not just the fishing im interested in.......Wairoa Hawkesbay
well done- I think its well thought out and a very good proposal - it will give the guys at the top of their game the opportunity to better them self's in a sport still gaining support in NZ,
A decent idea Chad. I thought that a qualifying distance such as 150 m could be the first round. That would thin out the group and yet allow everyone interested to have a go. Anyone can have a great day so even casters that wont cast over 200m can be involved and may achieve to the next level. IT could be that only ten qualify to move on and have another three casts. (I agree that first distances are retained). The next round could be a final or if many have qualified another cut off could be 180m. Then I guess there will be a handful for the final three casts. Could be that their first cast remains their longest and that cast could win it.
I did win Vetrans casting at the Nats one time and had another second so I do understand how this may help.
Just my thoughts. The snapper don't know where the car park is! Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.
Sounds straight forward to me,be it I don't really know what happens now..The problem I have is Not Knowing how to cast that far or even close to it !!!.I assume you will still have the various grades determined by age .?
on 7/5/2013, 1:16 pm
