Casting is a fundamental skill in fly fishing. It is the foundation of the sport thus it should be done correctly to achieve the desired results. Below are a few things about casting that one should keep in mind when going fly fishing for the first time.
– It all starts out with the grip. The proper casting grip is one which has the thumb on top of the rod. This helps the fisher apply a greater force when casting.
– Before casting, any slack on the line should be removed. This would allow for a smooth forward and backward cast.
– The line must fly towards the direction where the person points the rod during the cast.
– The size of the loop depends on how the rod tip is moved when casting.
– The distance of a typical cast is usually a number of meters away from the caster. Long distance casts are achieved by tons of practice.
The newbie may not get it right on his/her first few tries at casting. However, with the proper guidance from a more experienced companion and a lot of time dedicated to practice, the correct way of casting can be achieved.
Ideally, 15-30 minutes spent on practicing per day can...
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