The “Xcast” Pendulum Method.

Ok. This is the state of the “Xcast” as it stands now.

I’ve made some modifications, but, i can still see holes in the cast that need filling.

This is the start position. The rod wants to be at around 45 degree’s. Arms both outstretched, and we are leaning over with a bent right knee. The sinker wants to be around 6? to 1 foot off the floor. Be careful here, as sloping ground can upset this fine balance.

Using the left hand only: make a small swing pushing the left hand away from you. This action is gentle.

When the sinker reaches its apex from the left hand push (above), pull back gently left. The right arm should stay outstretched and rigid. This allows the sinker to swing a true path.

Push left again following all the above rules. As the sinker disappears from sight, start to move the left leg in the step. This has the effect of lowering the rod gently (subconscious and not forced), and the sinker will run along the floor like a rabbit instead of climbing. This is a recent addition, and in reality it doesn’t have to run horizontally to the floor, but if it does it seems to work better.

Weight directly over the right leg. The sinker is still running backwards away from us.

Left foot is down. I’ve started to really get my head on target, and the sinker has reached its furthest possible on the back swing.

Head is on target, left hand is out and up maximum extension. Right arm is still straight. Sinker is now in plane.

Still looking up. Left arm still lifting, but my right arm is bending now (going to change this)

Still firmly on target. Trying to still keep the rod top below shoulder height as we cross 3 o’clock. (target is 12 o’clock). This maximizes arc, and in turn, sinker speed.

Now things are happening. Sinker has come right behind me and its time to send it on its way.

Pushing my right hand towards the target i start to pull back left too (hard). This gives a good solid fulcrum to pull the rod around.

Away she goes. The sequence here shows a 236 meter cast 150g 0.31mm slightly uphill in a F4 quartering wind hitting me on the left side. For a right hander, this makes the natural bow of running line bigger, and hampers considerably. So all in all, not a bad chuck.