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.
It’s important not to get in the habit of trying to revive every fish that doesn’t need it...
Common sense rules to make sure everyone has a good time on the water.
Developing casting and reeling abilities with your "off" hand is an essential fly-fishing skill.
Watch a good angler work a hooked trout, and you'll notice it doesn’t take all that long for him to land it.
Unless chasing a fast-moving meal, trout never hurry.
With longer leaders, you really need to mind your form and not over-wrist the cast.
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