An essential requirement for distance casting is that maximum acceleration of the rod occur at the end of the casting stroke.
Wind is a fact of life in the West. If you’re going to fish out here, at some point you’ll be doing it in the wind.
Your backcast is where you load the power in the rod, and a stiff breeze will help straighten the line behind you.
Mastering the double haul allows anglers to combat wind, cast larger and heavier flies, improve accuracy with less effort and reduce strain on their casting arm.
Be honest. Are fast-action rods covering up flaws in your fly casting?
Focus on a smooth, progressive acceleration throughout your casting stroke...
The “tail gunner” has the responsibility to watch the angler in the bow, and time fly casts accordingly.
So much is made of the notion that once you drop your flies on the water, you don’t want to mess with them…
Understanding the feeding rhythm of fish is critical to dry-fly fishing success.
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