*I found these ball bearing swivel snaps to **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it’s be just as effective in every aspect as the much more expensive brand name snaps.*
There is one advantage to using the 'C' over the 'T' or 'Z' casts, and that is when using a deep sinking tip. If you make the initial lift steady and slow, you can draw that sinking line to the surface in one move, without the need for an initial roll cast.
May I respectfully suggest that you do some extensive work on your top hand dominance? It appears to be causing you some issues which I am confident could be eradicated by using the rod and line as they were intended to be employed.
Classic George. He's the same in person. it's just the way he is. And, honestly speaking, Sage makes fine rods. So what if he mentions Sage - he's their rep for heaven's sake. He never flipped me grief when he worked with me and my Echo 8-weight glass rod.