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The Art of Fly Fishing
Posted in Fly Fishing on the Oct 17, 2007
Fly fishing is becoming one of the fastest growing sports around.
It is one of the oldest angling methods, most renowned for
catching trout and salmon, but employed today for a wide variety of
species including pike, bass, panfish, and carp, as well as marine
species, such as redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish and striped bass.
Here is some information on the different types of casts used.
Different Types of Fly Fishing Casts
The art of casting is a very important skill in fly fishing. It requires
gradual, synchronized movements. It helps to think of each
movement, both the back cast in the forward cast, is divided into
three steps.
The first is loading, the second is the momentum of
projection, and the third is the pause. It takes a lot of practice to
master the art of casting .
There are several types of casts. The most common of these
include the basic cast, false cast, side and reverse casts, roll cast,
and double haul cast.
Basic Cast
The easiest cast, called the basic cast, is simply casting the line
straight back and then directly forward. Anyone new to fly fishing should master the basic cast before going on to other techniques.
Use a short length of line to begin with if you are new.
This will help you gain sufficient control of the line, while practicing
short gentle movements.
The False cast
The false cast is a variation of the basic cast. It consists of the
same backward and forward movements as the basic cast, and is
immediately followed by another set of the same movements. The
fly line actually travels backward and forward repeatedly without
touching the water. Practicing this type of cast helps to build
precise timing that is required in fly fishing.
The side and reverse casts are generally used when wind is a
problem. They are also used if there are obstacles that can make
a regular cast difficult.
Roll Cast
A roll cast is generally used if the fisherman finds himself with his
back to such obstacles as a high riverbank or a wall of vegetation.
When these conditions exist, a basic cast is almost impossible.
You need to let out a good length of line in front of you; it’s best to
let the current take it a short distance. The drag of the water on the
line will load the rod, and you can cast forward without needing to
execute the back cast.
Double Haul Cast
Using a double haul cast will enable you to cast a much longer line
than is possible with a basic cast. In order to do this you need to
have a much faster line speed. This is done by making much
larger casting movements, applying more strength, and loading the
rod more before the forward cast. During this cast both hands of
the fisherman must work independently.
The above five types of fly fishing casts are the ones used most
often. There are many other types of casts also, including the
S-cast, the parachute cast, and the mend cast.
Casting is the basic physical skill involved in fly fishing. Its
purpose is to place the fly exactly where you want it to be, just like
any other skill it takes practice. Accuracy and the delicacy of the
presentation are very important when fly fishing. Mastering the
basics of fly casting first will make it easier to move on to the more
difficult casts.
Fishing is one of the sports where you can truly enjoy the nature
around you and experience the calming effect of the water.
Fly fishing is what you make it, so make it fun.!!