The Chronicle of the Chermanski Casting Simulator is a multifaceted narrative of an amazing, one-of-a-kind machine, which was one of the best-kept secrets in the fishing tackle industry for nearly 35 years. Less than 30 people, prior to 2011, had ever seen or heard of the Chermanski Casting Simulator (CCS) despite the fact it provided important data concerning graphite and fiberglass fishing rods that benefited the entire fishing tackle industry since 1977.
The primary objective, and original intent of writing the chronicle, was to describe and document the mechanical features, the operational capabilities and the diverse testing projects of the CCS as part of the package being donated to a museum. During the process of preparing the subject matter, however, it became obvious, based on the many testing projects and the test results involving many types of fishing rods, composite materials and design concepts in the course of a 16-year period, the CCS provided numerous important and revealing insights to some major fishing topics.
In addition, much of the subject matter intertwined with Dave’s personal angling experiences and successes. As a result, the chronicle of a truly unique machine manifested into treatises on fly casting mechanics, flyrod performance, fishing reel drag systems, fishing rod dynamics, fish-fighting techniques and fly line characteristics. In essence, the chronicle evolved into an autobiographical profile of Dave’s angling life since 1977. Since the details to these topics are interspersed throughout the various sections of the chronicle, the Table of Contents, listed below, is arranged to provide an easier method of navigating to these special interests.
The Chronicle was written to give the reader the complete story, and all of the facts, involving a specific concept pertaining to fly casting mechanics, flyrod performance, fishing reel drag systems, fishing rod dynamics, fish-fighting techniques and fly line characteristics. As a result, many sections of the Chronicle are highly technical to explain in detail the math and science, as well as the testing configurations, to these major topics. In essence, the Chronicle was written primarily for those students to these fishing concepts, particularly fly casting mechanics, who are seriously interested in enhancing their fishing experiences and successes.
The 163-page spiral-bound book is richly illustrated with 20 tables and charts, 53 graphic drawings and more than 150 photos in an easy-to-read 8.5" by 11" format. The spiral binding allows for the book to be folded in half lengthwise or opened flat on a surface for easier reading.
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Table of Contents
Introduction Criteria for Angling Success Fishing Strategies for American Shad, Hickory Shad & Black Crappie World & FL State All-Tackle Record Catch of a 3-pound, 4-ounce Black Crappie World Record Catches of a 2-pound, 14-ounce & a 2-pound, 5-ounce Hickory Shad Fly Casting Mechanics Fly Casting Without a Flyrod The Basic Concepts to Fly Casting Mechanics
The Early Years of Fly Casting & Flyrod Design Analysis (1960-1976) Fly Casting Mechanics Tournament Distance Casting Records The Laws of Physics & the Laws of Energy Conservation Translational & Rotational Motion of a Flyrod The Mechanics of the Back Cast Attributes to Fly Casting Performance Essentials Governing Proper Fly Line Loop Formation Understanding the Basics to Fly Line Velocity The Importance of the Back Cast Fishing Rod Dynamics The Frequency & Node Theories Increasing Fly Line Shootability with a Tip-top Guide Modification The Spline of a Rod Blank: its Importance & Finding it Design & Testing of a 6-foot, 2-weight Graphite Flyrod Fish-Fighting Techniques Understanding Torque & Work Principles & Tactics of Fighting a Fish Live-Bait Teasing & Telescopic Live-Bait Teasing Rod World & FL State All-Tackle Record Catches 33-pound, 12-ounce & 30-pound, 8-ounce Jack Crevalle 80-pound & 67-pound Greater Amberjack 22-pound, 3-ounce Snook 16-pound, 14-ounce Permit Cheeta the Chimpanzee
The Graftek/Exxon Era (1977-1979) History of Fiberglass Fishing Rod How Graphite Fibers are Made & Used to Produce a Fishing Rod Blank The Major Attributes of Graphite The Properties & Characteristics of S-glass Graphite/Fiberglass Hybrid Rods Commonly Asked Questions About Graphite & Fiberglass in 1977 Graftek/Exxon Testing Program Graftek/Exxon Field Testing Program Fishing Rod Dynamics Static Stress & Torsion Fatigue Testing Types of Abuses & Misuses of a Fishing Rod by Consumers The Inception & Operational Capabilities of the Chermanski Casting Simulator Development of a Parallel Microprocessor for the Testing Programs The Differences Between a Microprocessor & a Computer Approach to Stress Analysis for a Rod Blank Using Strain Gauges to Analyze Forces Affecting a Rod Blank Design & Use of the Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO) Chermanski Casting Simulator Functions, Operations & Test Procedures Mechanical & Electrical Function to Execute a Casting Cycle Automatic & Manual Modes to Execute a Casting Cycle Test Procedure to Analyze the Torque of a Rod Blank Test Procedure To Analyze the Sensitivity of a Rod Blank to Vibration Test Procedure To Analyze the Sensitivity of a Flyrod to Fish Strikes Test Procedure To Analyze the Forces of a Fishing Rod When Setting a Hook Test Procedure To Analyze the Fish-Fighting Ability of a Fishing Rod Test Procedure To Analyze the Castability of a Conventional Fishing Rod Test Procedure To Analyze the Brittle-lacquer Application to Rod Blank Design Test Procedure To Analyze the Design of a 6-foot, 2-weight Graphite Flyrod The Special Use of a 3-piece, 11-foot, 1-inch, 5-weight Graphite Flyrod World Record Catches 29-pound, 8-ounce Jack Crevalle 29-pound, 3-ounce Greater Amberjack
The Post-Graftek/Exxon Era (1980-1993) Parameters Involving Reel Drag Forces & Braking Systems Pursuing Deep-Water, Bottom-Dwelling Fish Species Project to Test New Fly Line Coating Formulations for Scientific Anglers/3M Chermanski Casting Simulator Functions, Operations & Test Procedures Test Procedure To Analyze the Drag Systems of Direct & Anti-reverse Fly Reels Testing the Drag Systems of Penn, Spinmaster & Quick Spinning Reels Testing the Drag System of the Penn Senator 112H Trolling Reel Testing the Shootability of the New Scientific Anglers Floating Fly Line Coatings Test Procedure To Analyze Maximum Rod Bend Test Procedure To Analyze the Sensitivity of a Fly Line to Low Vibrations The Use of a Stripping Bucket Versus a Stripping Basket Fly Casting Mechanics The Lift-and-Flick Technique for Increased Casting Distance When Wading The Steps in Performing a Double Haul Elbow & Wrist Adductions for More Effective Long-Distance Casts Rotational & Translational Acceleration of a Flyrod Importance of a Straight-Line Path of a Flyrod During a Casting Cycle Recommendations for Executing a Long-Distance Cast Fishing Rod Dynamics Rod Modifications to Enhance Overall Casting Performance Table Type, Size & Number of Rod Guides for Optimum Performance Fly Line Characteristics & Attributes The Effects of Cohesion, Adhesion & Surface Tension on a Floating Fly LIne Attributes to Fly Line Performance World & FL State All-Tackle Record Catches 8-pound, 13-ounce King Mackerel 25-pound African Pompano 11-pound Red Snapper & 23-pound, 8-ounce Red Grouper 48-pound, 8-ounce Black Drum 18-pound, 4-ounce Little Tunny
Another Aspect to the Science of Fly Fishing Fly Fishing as a Paradigm to Physical & Spiritual Healing Calming Effects of Flowing Water
Appendix A: Informational Charts of Graftek/Exxon Programs Appendix B: Major Components of the Chermanski Casting Simulator Appendix C: Major Features of the Master Control Console Appendix D: Historical Catch of a 68-pound White Marlin Appendix E: World Record Catch of a 32-pound Tarpon on a 2-pound Class Tippet Appendix F: Detailed Information about Specific Gag, Scamp & Warsaw Grouper Catches World & FL State All-Tackle Record Catch of a 20-pound, 15-ounce Gag Grouper FL State All-Tackle Record Catch of a 12-pound, 12-ounce Scamp FL State All-Tackle Record Catch of an 11-pound, 7-ounce Warsaw Grouper Appendix G: Detailed Information about Specific Hogfish & Black Grouper Catches FL State All-Tackle Record Catch of a 7-pound, 8-ounce Hogfish World & FL State All-Tackle Record Catch of an 11-pound, 15-ounce Black Grouper About the Author
The Chronicle of the Chermanski Casting Simulator is a multifaceted narrative of an amazing, one-of-a-kind machine, which was one of the best-kept secrets in the fishing tackle industry for nearly 35 years. Less than 30 people, prior to 2011, had ever seen or heard of the Chermanski Casting Simulator (CCS) despite the fact it provided important data concerning graphite and fiberglass fishing rods that benefited the entire fishing tackle industry since 1977.
In addition, much of the subject matter intertwined with Dave’s personal angling experiences and successes. As a result, the chronicle of a truly unique machine manifested into treatises on fly casting mechanics, flyrod performance, fishing reel drag systems, fishing rod dynamics, fish-fighting techniques and fly line characteristics. In essence, the chronicle evolved into an autobiographical profile of Dave’s angling life since 1977. Since the details to these topics are interspersed throughout the various sections of the chronicle, the Table of Contents, listed below, is arranged to provide an easier method of navigating to these special interests.
