Curious. Never considered myself a classic caster but I get regularly complimented on form and results. A 43% test score attests to the former and I guess folks just being nice probably accounts for the later. My normal casting form is to bring the rod back at a 45 degree angle (maybe a little steeper) except for some roll casts. I have several CCI and MCI friends who tell me "if it ain't broke don't fix it" so I'll live with what I do. Interesting exercise though.