Tips to know about going on your first flat fishing trip.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vR27cuv54M

Good casting is the most important thing to be successful on the flats.

This is a great video explaining fly casting to a sighted fish.



*Today with all the indicator fishing many never learn how to fly cast.

[Carl Blackledge]

Bill,

You notice there isn't a breath of wind in this video. Why don't these video's show how to cast in real situations or like a wind storm? I think the biggest secrete is a super tight loop and keep the line down---my 2 cents

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Bill,

You notice there isn't a breath of wind in this video. Why don't these video's show how to cast in real situations or like a wind storm? I think the biggest secrete is a super tight loop and keep the line down---my 2 cents

100% right on Carl.......thanks.


People need to get their entire saltwater outfit(s) together: rod, reel, fly line, leader and fly.

Try to find some water, a dock or even in a boat to cast from on a windy day.

Keeping the line lower does help a lot because there is an area close to the water that is slower.

A high speed tight loop and a double haul is needed as well.



People who fly fish from a boat have an easier time, especially those who chase Stripers.