Fly casting is very important.........

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I would say that one thing we could all do to improve our results on the water is to work a little more on our fly casting skills.

On larger streams, rivers, lakes and the open saltwater adding some distance to your cast can give you an advantage.

This is by increasing your line speed and throwing a tighter loop.

This is done by doing the double haul.

Also the better you cast long the more chances that on a windy day you will be able to make a better cast, even if it is short.


Here is a video clip by Tim Rajeff with some casting tips for distance and accuracy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=v_xjmpiARwc

There are tons of video clips online about fly casting.....

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[DAVID95670]

I got Andy Guibord from Kienes to give me a casting lesson and it really helped having someone watch and critique my cast. I think that even after years of fly casting it helps similar to golf or skiing. A quick maintenance lesson helps take the kinks out. And eliminate bad habits.

I thought Andy was a good teacher and pleasant to around as well.

[wineslob]

I find myself double hauling all the time, without noticing it.

Bill, I think I learned it from Mike Fong, up near Sutters Mill, many, many, moons ago....(one of your classes)