The task

Off-side accuracy: demonstrate off-side accuracy casting to targets as described in Task 12. The required performance standards are as described in Task 12.

Required performance standards

General performance standards apply to every task — narrow loops (≤ 4 ft, measured 3–4 ft back from the nose), a straight fly leg, loops similar front and back and approximately in-plane, a line and leader that unroll completely, no ticking, and slow to medium line speed. See the exam overview for the full list.

• All of the Task 12 standards apply, including the 15 in (38 cm) tolerances at 20 and 30 ft and 18 in (46 cm) at 45 ft.
• The whole task is performed off-side, as defined in the General Information section.
• Hauling, holding the line in the line hand and shooting line are permitted, as in Task 12.

How to pass it

• Identical to Task 12, but the rod stays off-side for every cast and every target.
• Bending at the waist is the practical way to reach the off-side position without changing hands.
• Watch your trajectory off-side; the flatter delivery is harder to control with the body rotated.
• Same miss-and-recover rules: fly in hand after missing the 20 ft target, previous target after missing 30 or 45 ft.

Drills

• Off-side target ladder: 20, 30, 45 ft, three casts each, scored.
• Film from behind to confirm the rod tip stays off-side throughout.
• Practise the waist-bend setup as a separate drill so it becomes automatic.