There is a very real tactile, aesthetic pleasure in good fly casting, quite apart from fishing.
Ninety-eight percent of us have major fundamental flaws in our casting strokes…
The rule of thumb for casting stroke length is this: short line, short stroke. Longer line, longer stroke.
Fly fishing is a people sport, and the best guides are usually open books with their information.
Wading tips for the river angler.
If you make a bad cast, let your fly float out of a trout’s range of vision before casting again.
In golf, nine out of ten swing flaws can be traced to your hands and how you hold the club.
As your flies float downstream, make another mend, feeding more line as you go.
Accomplished anglers use their eyes to study the water.