I fell asleep on the couch the other day, and dreamed myself into a post-apocalyptic world where the fly-rod police knocked on my door…
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.
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...
Adam Hudson is the CEO and co-founder of Blue Line Fly Co., a direct-to-consumer fly-fishing brand, providing hand-tied flies for bass, trout, bream, carp and redfish.
Stu Tripney is an artist, writer, fly-fishing guide, casting instructor and fly designer from the South Island of New Zealand.
“High in the Andes” from The Zen of Flyfishing by Peter Kaminsky.
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