A Fly Casting Technique That Makes Things Easier

[@ki6ada2005]

Hi I want to say thank you. My distance and accuracy has gotten better. Tight lines.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome, thanks for sharing that - Cheers and FISH-ON!!

[@kevinorton2552]

I was doing this before I watched your videos and I thought it was a bad technique so I tried to avoid doing it. Ironically, it did make it easier because it kept tension on the line allowing me to focus on the back cast. This and roll casting for some reason actually just came easier to me. Thanks for the info Dan! 😏👍🏻

[@FlyFishDan]

You bet! Some might argue that it might scare the fish away...but the benefits out weigh that I think :))

[@mloaizasaez]

Same for me for over 35 years, specialy streamers , and i also have been thinkig that there was a problem with my technique 😅

[@mattharkness6697]

Great tip Dan. Sure helps me when I’m using an indicator also.

[@FlyFishDan]

One of the best casting tips I learned early on - thanks Matt!

[@LawrenceKent-pr6hl]

Yup it works i do it alot along with the roll cast

[@FlyFishDan]

I use those both a ton!

[@SylviaRR]

🤣🤣🤣Add more bloopers! Thanks for the tip.

[@FlyFishDan]

I probably should add a few more - because there are a lot of them! Some days I just have to stop recording and try again another day :)

[@briankelly6113]

It's helpful in windy conditions too. The less time the line spends in the air, the less it's affected by the wind.

[@FlyFishDan]

Very good point!

[@jamesrosenberg1443]

(kidding) Good golly another video of minutes lost I will never get back ... I keep thinking maybe this next one won't be a time waste ... then there goes another few mins, and again, and again. You get my hopes up, then dash them again ... trying to get into the next "not nice comment video" =) appreciate the technique tip, and actually do like the short videos!

[@FlyFishDan]

Ha! Had me there for a second ;)

[@justal4844]

FFD, you fish too much... Curious how you deal with this cast and indicators. I find my poor old Oros down near my fly or split shot if I water load cast after a half-dozen throws - and yes, it's on there tight enough. In all fairness, I don't hit myself and don't use this cast - but I've played with it on windy days. ☮ from North Idaho.

[@FlyFishDan]

I will use the pick up and lay down cast for indicator setups too - just wait for it to extend all the way behind you, before setting it down in front. Easy peasy!

[@coolcaster]

You may have you may have you may have: casting panic.... your lesson finds you

[@FlyFishDan]

May the force be with you...always

[@coolcaster]

​@FlyFishDan when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. When the student is really ready, the teacher will dissappear.

[@FlyFishDan]

Ah, wise words! Sounds like you’re saying once the fly is tied, the guide steps aside. But don’t worry, I’ll stick around-I wouldn’t trust a trout to do all the teaching! 🎣