need some help with my speech

[-nick-]

Hey guys, it's been a while since I've been on here just been busy with work and school. Anyways for my public speaking class, we have to write a process speech to present to the class. I decided to do mine on how to cast a baitcasting reel.

I'm just trying to decide how to word the steps and make it into a lengthy speech. So far my steps include; adjusting the reel according to the lure, keeping your thumb over the line while it is in air and pressing down on the line when it lands. I can't think of any other steps to include.

For every step I have, I have to have 3 supporting sentences and 2 details for every supporting sentence.

What am I overlooking that a newb would need to know when learning to use a baitcasting reel?

[Lucky Craft Man]

How about broadening the scope of the process? Instead of "How to cast a baitcaster", make it, "How to used a baitcaster". Then you can add the step of spooling it, setting the drag, adjusting the braking system, etc. This will lead you into your "casting" part, but you could also add in a "retrieving" section. If you need even more steps, then I would call the process "How to use a Baitcasting Reel for fishing a Rubber Worm." That will allow you to add a step on the retrieval sequence. You can add or subtract steps in the process by redefining the scope of the process. Your controlling variable will be your time duration in which you have to give the presentation.

[-nick-]

That would have been awesome, but she said we can't change out topics after we have given them to her so it's set in stone.  :-/

[BASSclary]

How to use the rod in conjunction with the reel so cast without backlashes. Like a nice smooth cast, not herky jerky.

[-nick-]

Yeah like not flicking it, just kind of using your arms? I don't really know how I'd stretch that out and explain it though.

[firefightn15]

Not so much of a step, but maybe as part of a conclusion; patience.

[Lucky Craft Man]

How long does your speech have to be?

[NewAngler]

Different ways to cast it as well? Maybe that can be a sub category, or make a crap ton of other points stemming from it

-pitching

   -where

   -why

   -how

flipping

   same

?

[Nine Miler]

Talk about some common mistakes and give a few examples of how to remedy them. Some people learn better by hearing what to do, others learn by hearing what NOT to do.

Talk about the finer points of what makes it work, like the the physics in the action of the rod, and the spools inertia, etc. You could go on for quite a while about that...at least until your audience falls asleep... ;D

Maybe talk about the evolution of the baitcaster and the resulting changes in techniques.

[-nick-]

How long does your speech have to be?

5-7 mins.

These are some good ideas guys, I wish I would've given her a more broad topic though to start with. I guess I know now for my next speech.

I think I'm just going to use those 2 steps, and then go on to say how everyone will backlash every once and a while no matter how familiar you are with the reel, and then talk about some ways to easily get rid of backlash.

Thanks for the help guys.

[Redlinerobert]

I would also take the reel with me for the speech.  Having a visual aid will not only help those that dont fish understand what you are referring to, it will also help you take up more time of the 5-7 mintues you have available to you. 

[-nick-]

I would also take the reel with me for the speech. Having a visual aid will not only help those that dont fish understand what you are referring to, it will also help you take up more time of the 5-7 mintues you have available to you.

Yeah that's what I was planning on doing. We are required to bring in 2 visual aids so a reel was the first thing I thought of.

Another question. I remember reading when I first learning how to use one that the brakes help control the spool while the lure is mid air and the tension knob helps control the spool when the lure lands in the water.

[flippin and pitchin]

I could never provide a speech that short in duration. Maybe elaborate on how one maximizes the range of motion in the wrist and how it is critical so you don't cast with the thump in an upright position but rotate the hand over so the palm is down to maximize on that range of motion. You could speak on what factors effect the line's ability to come off the spool at rate that is in relationship to the speed of the spool as it rotates to prevent overrun. That's good for half an hour right there.

[Tin]

Bring a rod in as a visual aid. Make sure to bring in your flippin' stick to impress the females.

[bocabasser]

i don't know what kind of reel you are going to bring, but also discuss the importance of the braking system. if you bring a shimano, you can actually take one side off to show the brakes. also look at the owners manual and use proper terminology to describe each piece of the reel. you can kill time by explaining each item in laymans term, so everyone will kind of get an idea what you are talkin about. i loved my public speaking classes in college and in high school. good luck.

[-nick-]

I could never provide a speech that short in duration. Maybe elaborate on how one maximizes the range of motion in the wrist and how it is critical so you don't cast with the thump in an upright position but rotate the hand over so the palm is down to maximize on that range of motion. You could speak on what factors effect the line's ability to come off the spool at rate that is in relationship to the speed of the spool as it rotates to prevent overrun. That's good for half an hour right there.

It really is a short time that's why I figured I could easily take up that time teaching how to cast one without backlashing but then turned out harder than I expected. I think now I'll be fine if I just do those 2 steps elaborate on those then go into detail about how to easily get a backlash out when it does happen, since it does still happen every now and then.

[BadKarma42]

Do you already know how to cast a baitcaster?

I assume the answer is yes.

If that is the case, then stop and think about every step you go through to make the cast.  Present it as if you are teaching someone that has no idea what you are talking about.

The difficult thing is to breakdown and explain each step that you do without thinking.

[-nick-]

Do you already know how to cast a baitcaster?

I assume the answer is yes.

If that is the case, then stop and think about every step you go through to make the cast. Present it as if you are teaching someone that has no idea what you are talking about.

The difficult thing is to breakdown and explain each step that you do without thinking.

I mean I'm no pro at it but I do know what I'm doing with it but your right it is difficult to just think about what I'm doing when I do it.

Thanks for all the help guys.