Fly Fishing Types of Cast

Posted Tue, 02/03/2009 - 16:42 by jmaslar
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Class Code: 
205
Syllabus: 

This class is the foundation of fly casting where the student will learn how to perform the basic casts, and then will be able to move to the more advanced classes on fly fishing.

Skill Level: 
Intermediate
Professor: 
Steve
Course Content: 

 Basic Fly Casting – Overhead, Roll, And Steeple Casts

 

The most basic types of fly casting are the overhead and roll casts. The overhead cast is the most straightforward and commonly used cast in fly fishing. The overhead cast is the first choice of cast in waters where there is adequate room for false casting. The roll cast is the second most basic and useful cast, used when there is not room behind the fisher for a backcast. Additionally, the steeple cast is somewhat less used, employed when there are smaller obstructions behind the fisher, such as grass or shrubbery. Below is a series of short videos that explain these basic casts. 

                           Basic Fly Casting Part 1

 

                          Basic Fly Casting Part 2

 

                          Basic Fly Casting Part 3

Remember, learning to fly cast properly will take some time practicing. It is better to practice ahead of time, so that you will be ready to cast when you get to the stream.

Assignments: 

View this video by an Catskill expert on roll cast.

Practice the types of cast in preparation for a trout fishing trip.  Study the grip, the location of the thumb, and the movement of the arm.  Practice until you are confident that the casts become natural so they can be done without thinking.  Be sure to use a piece of yarn as a fly to avoid getting snagged by the hook.

Extra Credit: 

 Recommended DVD:

Fly Fishing Strategies That Catch Trout

Getting Started Fly Fishing Basics

Top 85 Tips on Fly Fishing for Trout

Joan Wuff is a master fisherlady and you can get to know her, just click on her name, and read her book Fly-Casting Accuracy .

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