The rule of thumb for casting stroke length is this: short line, short stroke. Longer line, longer stroke.
Dry-fly fishing can be surprisingly simple–completely accessible–and when everything comes together, it’s pretty much top of the game.
Look carefully at a riseform. Small waves are created by the movement of the fish. These waves are not uniform in height across the riseform…
The trick to executing long, saltwater fly casts in difficult conditions and under pressure is, you guessed it, practice.
An essential requirement for distance casting is that maximum acceleration of the rod occur at the end of the casting stroke.
A water-resistant/waterproof tackle and boat bag for anglers looking to stow and organize terminal fishing gear.
A “heavy duty,” oversized fly box for boating guides and anglers.
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.
“Blind Casting” from Rivers Always Reach the Sea by Monte Burke.