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Fly Casting Basics
photo-Derek Isles
by Tyler Frantz
your forearm. Try to maintain a steady grip, keeping
your thumb up and perfectly in line with the rest of your
forearm. Pivot from your elbow without rolling your wrist.
photo-Tyler Frantz
In the November/December 2020 issue of the Pennsylvania
Angler & Boater magazine, I wrote an article called
" Getting Started in Fly Fishing. " There is a thrill that comes
with catching a fish on a fly rod, but there is also a learning
curve when it comes to getting that fly neatly to the water.
One of the biggest hurdles to successful fly fishing is not
fully understanding how to properly cast. Many times, I
have witnessed novice fly anglers slapping the water with
excessive line, or worse yet, snapping their leader on a false
backcast that extends into the bushes.
Do not worry-I have been there myself, but thanks to a
host of experienced anglers patiently showing me the ropes
through the years, I have learned how to competently
present a fly on most occasions. There is hope for you too,
if you follow these important tips.
Thumbs up
A good cast begins with a good grip. Since casting a fly
rod relies on the weight of the fly line being transferred
back and forth, it is important to maintain control of this
momentum with an appropriate grip.
Hold the rod above the reel with your thumb extended
vertically along the back of the handle. Lock your wrist,
and try to avoid letting your hand flop loosely from
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Always grip your fly rod with your thumb extended vertically
along the back of the rod, as you will use it to load pressure on
the line during the transfer from a backcast to forward pitch.
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