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This drill is one that many instructors use as the first thing they teach. Adding to the first three principles is the idea of pause. In addition properly picking up the line off the water is of critical importance when angling. This video explains why this skill is important and how to accomplish it most […]
This drill continues teaching the principles the proper acceleration and no slack while adding the terms tracking and casting arc. Both concepts are critical to understanding and correcting problems when fly casting. This drill is a fundamental drill that I personally do on a regular basis. It also forms the basis for learning to double […]
The third principle of fly casting is loop formation. The size, shape, and direction of a loop are determined by the path of the rod tip. Each loop has a different rod tip path, so it is important to understand how to use this knowledge to determine your loop formation. For the most part, good […]
The second principle of fly fishing is ensuring no slack in a cast. When you pick up line or start a casting stroke you want to make sure that there is no slack in the line. A tight line means the rod will load properly and the line will move when movement is applied. For […]
In Chapter 1 – Lesson 2, I illustrate one of the most difficult sub-skills in proper fly casting, acceleration. Proper acceleration can’t be seen while fly fishing, except in the resulting unsatisfying cast. Proper fly casting acceleration must be felt. For this lesson, pick up a pool noodle from your local sporting shop or Walmart. […]
Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Fundamentals of Fly Fishing gives an angler a series of activities and drills which illustrate and emphasize what is equivalent to the blocking and tackling of football. As a Master Casting Instructor, I still do these drills every day I practice. Even the most advanced fly caster can use […]