Casting Tips
Here is a simple 5-step guide to assist you with the basics in fly casting. Use this mnemonic device to help you remember these important steps:
So Simple So Please Practice
Straight Line Relationship
Tracking the hand, wrist, forearm & shoulder in a straight line. Rod tip should travel in a straight line and in a single plane.
Stroke
Stroke length changes with the length of line being casted. The longer the cast, the longer the casting stroke.
Slack Line Kept to a Minimum
Maintain a tight or taunt line during the cast. A tight line means the fly moves when the tip moves. Keep rod tip down to start the cast.
Power
The smooth acceleration and stop of the rod provides energy to the cast. The amount of power is important: more power for long casts, wind, big flies; less power for more calm, lighter, shorter scenarios.
Pause
Allow the line to straighten before beginning the forward or backcast. Pause changes with the length of line. A longer pause is used for longer casts. Just watch the line to understand timing.
So Simple So Please Practice
Straight Line Relationship
Tracking the hand, wrist, forearm & shoulder in a straight line. Rod tip should travel in a straight line and in a single plane.
Stroke
Stroke length changes with the length of line being casted. The longer the cast, the longer the casting stroke.
Slack Line Kept to a Minimum
Maintain a tight or taunt line during the cast. A tight line means the fly moves when the tip moves. Keep rod tip down to start the cast.
Power
The smooth acceleration and stop of the rod provides energy to the cast. The amount of power is important: more power for long casts, wind, big flies; less power for more calm, lighter, shorter scenarios.
Pause
Allow the line to straighten before beginning the forward or backcast. Pause changes with the length of line. A longer pause is used for longer casts. Just watch the line to understand timing.
