Casting in Fly Fishing

Casting is a fundamental skill in fly fishing. It is the
foundation of the sport thus it should be done correctly to
achieve the desired results. Below are a few things about
casting that one should keep in mind when going fly fishing
for the first time.

- It all starts out with the grip. The proper casting grip
is one which has the thumb on top of the rod. This helps
the fisher apply a greater force when casting.

- Before casting, any slack on the line should be removed.
This would allow for a smooth forward and backward cast.

- The line must fly towards the direction where the person
points the rod during the cast.

- The size of the loop depends on how the rod tip is moved
when casting.

- The distance of a typical cast is usually a number of
meters away from the caster. Long distance casts are
achieved by tons of practice.

The newbie may not get it right on his/her first few tries
at casting. However, with the proper guidance from a more
experienced companion and a lot of time dedicated to
practice, the correct way of casting can be achieved.

Ideally, 15-30 minutes spent on practicing per day can help
improve the beginner’s technique.

As a word of warning, practicing casting can be a dangerous
activity. That is why beginners are advised to do their
practice away from the water and away from a lot of people.

Fields are ideal spots to do this as there is a large room
to accommodate errors that may prove dangerous in otherwise
constricted areas.