Robert Burton
Fly Fishing Zombie
Eventually all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.
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Post by Robert Burton on Sept 18, 2003 15:21:53 GMT -6
Most will agree that if you found 20 casters you will find 20 problems in their casting. Having said that let's try to isolate the more common problems and mistakes. 1. The spin fish cast. When making the transition from spin to fly fishing we do need to bring alot of our skills along. Reading water, fish behavior, stealth are some but the cast is not. The whipping motion and the wrist cast are the 2 most common traits to carry over. Along with trying to get leverage with your whole body these spin cast principles are at odds with the "loading the rod" principle of fly casting. 2. Slurping and splashing When on the water you lift your rod to begin your back cast and you get some huge slurp as the fly line is ripped from the water...the rod is traveling/going too fast. Gentley lift the rod up till just the leader is in the water then start your back cast in ernest. Splash on the back cast....the rod is too low...cure: look behind you and try to keep the rod at the 45 degree angle. 3. Cast falls apart in the end The number one reason for this is a too soon forward cast. Other reasons whipping the forward cast (spinning style) and dealing with more line out then you are ready for yet. It is good problem to have as it means you are progressing.
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Post by darrellmyskiw on Sept 19, 2003 8:31:01 GMT -6
thanks Rob - I'll be one of the first to admit - I'm not the best at fly-casting This past Sunday on William - I had the slurpee problem (and not the 7-11 kind ). I'll keep an eye on it Now - can you tell me why all of a sudden a wet fly won't fly any more ? (William again). I was having perfect casts for a while - and without rhyme or reason - I couldn't cast to a willow. I'd strip in, and start over - it worked . . . ideas ? darrell,
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Robert Burton
Fly Fishing Zombie
Eventually all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.
Posts: 4,744
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Post by Robert Burton on Sept 19, 2003 9:54:33 GMT -6
That would mean #3 on the above post but the ratio of good casts to bad means you are making some progress. If and when the failed casts become farther apart that is a sign of improvement. If you get the casts you want most of the time and then once in a while get a bad one in there try not to focus on "what the heck did i do wrong that time?" but "what the heck am i doing right the rest of the time" we usually only look at our mistakes but you can make some serious advances on the learning curve if you watch yourself during the good times(especially your backcasts). Try to see what good casters do. If you ever get a chance to see John (caddis guy) cast, do so. He has a very smooth effortless casting form. rb
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Post by Dale Martens on Sept 19, 2003 19:44:00 GMT -6
I think a section devoted to casting is a good idea... Keep up the good work, Rob.
Dale
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