Post by Robert Burton on Sept 24, 2003 12:31:29 GMT -6
A couple of references to wind and fly casting has me thinking and that can be dangerous. ;D
When ever you go outside there is almost always some breeze and more so here on the plains. But can I say no to fishing just cause of some wind? Anyone who knows me (my wife) knows the answer is "the only thing that keeps Rob from his fishing is time and ice"
Let's talk about some simple remedies. If you can positon yourself to have the wind coming from behind and across then that might be a solution. If you are in a boat good news the shore line that is getting the wind is also more likely to hold the fish. But in general it always seems that wind is always at odds with where you are standing or where you want to cast to.
1. Most shore bound spin fishers would jump for joy to have a breeze at their backs but with fly fishing it is not the same gift. Usually on your back cast will collapse in the tail wind, failing to load the rod giving you nothing to work with and on the forward cast the mess comes and hits you in the back. Simple solution a stonger back cast. Real solution a single "haul" on the back cast.
2. Wind in your face. Great song title but the same thing but in reverse. But on the back cast you have the added bonus of the wind sending the fly at your front (got one in the eye once) Simple solution stronger forward cast. Real solution a front haul.
3. Wind from your right. (assuming you cast with your right arm) On both the front casts the wind can change the tragectory and plant the fly in your front or back ar wrap line around you. Simple solution put rod at an angle to your body (45 degrees or so) Real solution the "double haul" (hauls on the front and back casts)
Guess we had better talk about hauls soon...
BTW I am doing this writing but i do not assume to be the best caster here. If anyone else has ideas/tips please chime in
rb
When ever you go outside there is almost always some breeze and more so here on the plains. But can I say no to fishing just cause of some wind? Anyone who knows me (my wife) knows the answer is "the only thing that keeps Rob from his fishing is time and ice"
Let's talk about some simple remedies. If you can positon yourself to have the wind coming from behind and across then that might be a solution. If you are in a boat good news the shore line that is getting the wind is also more likely to hold the fish. But in general it always seems that wind is always at odds with where you are standing or where you want to cast to.
1. Most shore bound spin fishers would jump for joy to have a breeze at their backs but with fly fishing it is not the same gift. Usually on your back cast will collapse in the tail wind, failing to load the rod giving you nothing to work with and on the forward cast the mess comes and hits you in the back. Simple solution a stonger back cast. Real solution a single "haul" on the back cast.
2. Wind in your face. Great song title but the same thing but in reverse. But on the back cast you have the added bonus of the wind sending the fly at your front (got one in the eye once) Simple solution stronger forward cast. Real solution a front haul.
3. Wind from your right. (assuming you cast with your right arm) On both the front casts the wind can change the tragectory and plant the fly in your front or back ar wrap line around you. Simple solution put rod at an angle to your body (45 degrees or so) Real solution the "double haul" (hauls on the front and back casts)
Guess we had better talk about hauls soon...
BTW I am doing this writing but i do not assume to be the best caster here. If anyone else has ideas/tips please chime in
rb