Cast 120ft easily with James Tomlinsons technique.

Learn how to single handedly fly cast up to 40yds (120ft) with the world famous multi award winning James Tomlinson and his technique.

[@DavidSmith1957]

You know he is a master caster when he makes it look so easy.

[@sc100ott]

5:18 he nearly snagged that airplane on his backcast! 😂

[@bsa5650]

Your videos are the best James watched them so many times I would really like a lesson from you one-day look forward to more videos ATB

[@MrMartinzx13]

Amazing, thanks so much for your clear and concise instruction! See that line shoot!

[@TheSaikung]

Ignore all the doom and gloom comments here about technique, style etc.. Look at the rod loading up and tip speed gained......I can tell you after 35 years of saltwater swoffing....this guy has nailed it.

[@AnotherScotland20]

Jim. What a great guy. I've fished many of the same waters here and there in Ayrshire when I was a teenager. Glad to see he's still going strong.

[@TheJahvolente]

Excellent demonstration and explanation!

[@jerrysmith8711]

This man knows how to cast. What a pleasure to watch.

[@jimmynoname4089]

I’ve been fly fishing for years and never been into my backing like this guy... i now have a goal.

[@troutfitter547]

Very impressive! After 45 years of fly fishing 90% of the trout I have caught were less than 40 feet from me.

[@jimmyc938]

Perhaps because you couldn't cast much further than 40 feet. Joking lol

[@rudyruiz9521]

If all you are fishing for is trout then I guess you wouldn't need to often. Unless you are fishing lakes. Personally I fish Largemouth, carp, redfish, and sea trout. Most of my blind casting is 40 to 80 ft. I have a hard time reading hooks or feeling anything beyond that. Not to mention my accuracy suffers too

[@MarcTelesha]

Fishing in wind? Your 40 foot cast into a 20 mph wind can be made with a good tight loop. Also learning to throw long and practicing makes you able to make effortless 40 ft cast and saves your arm and shoulder. Most people cast with lots of effort and they could learn to do it easily and simply with little effort and with more accuracy if they refined their cast.

[@stephensullivan3678]

Excellent, now time to practice

[@scotsmaninthephilippines1659]

This man knows what he's talking about!

[@paulhoughland8505]

You make it look so easy, reminds me of Lefty Kreh.

[@BillSaltbush]

Very good James . . . good style, I thought. I was particularly enamoured with the little right foot kick accompanying the final forward cast. Clearly, you haven't lost your touch from those early days of Scottish country dancing. Lang may your lum reek..

[@richkl]

I wish this videos had some more distance shots so I can see how much the line straightens before you start the opposite motion. Maybe a brighter line as well

[@JorgeSantos-nl8he]

Nice master class! Great casting technique! What is the optimal line lenght we should keep in the air before shoot it? Thanks. Thight lines!

[@jimblack2929]

Brilliant

[@Jcscoob]

@6:38 says you don’t much body movement like a ballet dancer....yet on the final fling, he’s prancing like on one leg like a one legged prancer !!!

[@bsa5650]

Hello, thank you for the fantastic video. How much line did you have out from the tip of the rod when casting? Do you provide lessons in southern England? Thanks again. J

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@crazyobservations3080]

Id like to see him sit on the ground and cast. I'm sure he could still cast pretty far and id like to see what it looks like. Sitting on the ground would simulate casting from a kayak.

[@jonnygranville281]

Who would thought Groundskeeper Willie was such a fly fishing expert. 🤣 Just kidding. THANK YOU. I can't wait to try this. I wish it wasn't dark out right now.

[@paulfitzpatrick8470]

The only Scot who casts from Scotland catches a big fish in England.No rod license required, who says were tight.

[@banjopete]

Paul Fitzpatrick , very amusing!!🤣

[@viktoriom]

Which is the rope in question and which is the stick

[@johnholmes4960]

Sir, what is the brand, length and weight of your rod? Also what is the brand, type and weight of the line you are using? I don’t care about the reel.

[@shaneparsons9303]

Hello, what rod are you using here?

[@rafaelavorcaro6273]

Show!!!

[@noah1798]

Very little wind... trees ripping around in the background. Nice casts!

[@jp410]

At first I thought those were heavy metal patches. Oh well.

[@johnperryflyfishing]

Hey James-what wt rod are you using? Thanks

[@springteen3743]

What type of taper this guy has on this line?

[@Boab_Cherry]

Does James do fly distance casting lessons

[@fionahamulton5774]

Side on view would be good,to show cast and distance

[@jtepsr]

what is on the end of the line jim. i practice on my front lawn so i need something on the tippet

[@modicksey7349]

James Tepedino whool

[@lukeszarowicz]

hi there James, ive a simple question as to how much line to shoot/release on the back casts and corresponding forward casts during the process of double hauling.

[@gmstuart1]

Luke Szarowicz you don't want to shoot too far. You have to maintain that tension and avoid slack. Also, depending on your skill you can only carry so much line in the air. I usually only carry 65-75' and then shoot the rest on delivery. There is a point where you'll have running Line out the tip and it's harder to turn over fat line with skinny line. Get the SA Expert Distance line. It has a 45' head and is easier to distance cast.

[@brianneeson685]

The back cast goes as far as it's thrown! Watching your back cast when learning deep casting is essential until you get used to how the rod feels when the line reaches its max speed on the throw so you don't lose the tension and you can feel when it's time to turn the line and pull the haul to build the line speed! Sorry if that's not a great description! Im just trying to put into words how I do it myself! I've been fly fishing myself for 35 years but every day is a school day! There's always something to learn and James is fantastic! Really enjoyable to watch!

[@lukeszarowicz]

Thanks Brian, 'True say' as my son would say. I was wondering whether there was some magic ratio of line length in the false casts up to the last wallop. If I cast out too much there seems an adverse effect on line speed. Sometimes I get things just right and shoot out the lot as though there's a sweet spot to holding back and building tension in the rod. I need practice although I don't actually need the distance! @@brianneeson685

[@davescheer5038]

He unbelievable, shoots out all the line and into the backing in a 30 mph wind , the trees are bending more than his rod , is he using a silicone based fly line dressing? 🤔

[@richardc6932]

I have always had an issue as to where to lay the excess line when casting. In bushy areas the line catches the vegetation at my feet. When it lays in the water in a stream the line is slow to lift from the water and so cutting distance. On a lawn it's not a problem.

[@IamLoven.]

get a linebasket

[@aggyuvf]

I'm the same slightest wee bit of weed or jaggy nettle catches the line and it stops the line completely

[@420ramborip]

line management. always a hassle for even the best fishermen. when your line is on the water try to sort of pile it up directly under your reel before you shoot it out always comes off easy for me that way. or if your in a river pull it upstream and kinda toss it up there so you dont try to shoot line that has current pulling on it

[@rbdavisphoto]

Same situation, I've been working on a method to gather line, strip, strip, hold, strip, strip, hold, that produces 2-1/2' loops (5' of line). Hand position on the double haul is only arm pit high, Forward cast you simply open your hand partially, palm up, fingers curled slightly, in a slight down position The line will cleanly spool out of your hand. It has even increased my distance. 60-80ft casts are easy. - 20' Head out + 10ft leader, 1 or 2 false casts, to let out 10-15ft of line then a strong forward haul and open the palm. The secret is placement of the loop sets. 1st loop and the largest, and is on the life line, next is between the fingers and the palm, next at the knuckle crease, and the last is between the pinky and middle finger which allows your forefinger and thumb for line control. Too large loops will cause a knot.

[@jameslesperance1]

Def line basket helps but also remember that this is apart of the mindfulness aspect of fly fishing, taking the extra moment to notice and accept your line catching a twig :)

[@Jam-yl5ip]

James, are you still offering casting coaching? And do you ever venture to Lancashire?

[@asenkaramfilov2641]

Who classe it is your fly fishing rod,sir? Pls

[@wilhelmscream3499]

The amazing part is not the energy of the cast but how the slack line doesn't tangle. Try that in the real world.

[@57pad75]

Are you pulling with your left hand ? That great ...

[@banjopete]

57 Pad , double hauling.

[@Strontyum]

I used to have a greyhound that would puff just like you do on the delivery. Its uncanny.

[@johnholmes4960]

Was that greyhound a dog or a buss?

[@Strontyum]

@@johnholmes4960 a dog!

[@jamesmahon1218]

Just curious on how important the lifting of your left leg is on the final delivery cast? lol

[@r.guardia9107]

I would be happy to cast 70ft consistency. Lol

[@JemmC89]

Dude uses Feet, Yards AND Meters lol.

[@michaelh3994]

Is this the world record holder

[@jamesdobson2251]

What do you have on the end of your leeder when you practice ?

[@conslin1147]

A cheer... A cheer leader always has him reaching reaching for his flies....

[@annoyingbstard9407]

A 4 ounce weight!

[@danielostman5805]

Well if tou have the right line and rod setup it is easy to cast 100+ ft.

[@sakanatsuri]

Hello James, It is impressive! Are you using any special line like shooting head? I can only cast 30-40 feet with normal WF-6F line.

[@gmstuart1]

hoshi hyuuma you can cast any modern 6 wt line over 100'. Watch some of the great distance casters like Steve Rajeff. He and his brother Tim have some videos on youtube.

[@sakanatsuri]

Thank you, James. I think I just have to keep practicing.

[@gmstuart1]

hoshi hyuuma this is Greg Stuart replying. I'm a Certified Casting Instructor and I'd be glad to help. If you can use an app called Hudl Technique I can try to give you some pointers. Message me here if you're able to get some videos and I'll figure out how you can send them to me.

[@rbdavisphoto]

1. a quality line dressed often will help - $20 line means short casts.2. I don't know what Rod you use but it does make a difference, a medium action is forgiving but not great at distance. 3. Slack line means a slack cast. I cannot turn my neck to watch my line straighten. I go by feel, and easily manage accurate 70ft casts on a WF6wt 9ft rod.

[@gmstuart1]

Butch Davis the V grip helps tracking when you turn to watch your cast. It took me a lot of practice to be able to turn and watch, but it's a game changer when you can do it.

[@vk3act]

We call that double hauling

[@jrcll7856]

i noticed is doing a haul when casting

[@oldrudedog]

WOW! Who casts 120 feet when they fish? The average fisherman cast about 17 feet when fishing. If you cast 120 feet and a trout hits your fly do you think you have a chance to set the hook?

[@GManBart]

He mentions this being useful in fishing lakes. In that scenario, you generally can't see fish, so you're blindly casting and being able to cast farther lets you cover more water.

[@blablabla5113]

Look at a bankfishing competition in mainland europe and a lot of the top competitors reach 40yards. Competition pressure pushes the fish away from the anglers and in the later sessions only the longest of cast catch fish. Stretchless cores make strike detection and hooksetting still possible. If you can't throw a 40+ line in to the backing your not making a chance on for example some Belgian stillwaters

[@ehtikhet]

Salt water from a boat.

[@onemorething100]

Yes. with streamers.

[@judasblewit]

Will my Wal-Mart fly line go this far?

[@paulobainz1210]

Aye...without any great difficulty.

[@woutdevries8906]

Its nog how far .... but where you cast !! 🎣🎣

[@paulobainz1210]

And if they’re way out there, that’s where you cast nog al

[@quickplaya]

Now the only question is what fly is at the end of his tippet? This is a mystery man!

[@lbhunter6341]

Quickplaya - Red Yarn?

[@66666tony]

Grass hopper

[@ThePorpoisepower]

Can't hear a word he's saying... is it only on the left channel or something?

[@ThePorpoisepower]

(my headphones are a little weird, but the opening music was plenty audible).

[@padronianful]

how to cast 120 feet...buy a spey rod. Done lol

[@NickDelleDonne]

This is great and everything, but not much use for real fishing situations; its lawn casting, a far cry from being on the water. You dont have much control once the fly lands on the water.

[@matthewackerson7861]

I don’t get it, Joan Wulff casts over 160’ with a double haul and that is old news

[@bryanh3057]

That’s all fine and dandy if you have 80+ feet of room behind you…

[@markconner3234]

He has the reel over his head, not good

[@seriousface116]

Fucking hell the one time you show the line at extension during a cast and it's slapping the grass like fuckery, this is piss poor casting

[@ejsulli20001]

4 bonefish, 1 o'clock moving to 12 o'clock,,,, 120 feet out, start your back cast........said NO guide EVER!!

[@steeliedan]

Edward Sullivan I'd imagine being able to cast 120' in perfect circumstances would aid when conditions are awful. 4 bonefish, 1 o'clock moving to 12 o'clock, 60 feet out, wind at 25 knots from 12 o'clock, is a more realistic scenario when this would be invaluable.

[@alexanderkulakov6483]

I doubt ability to cast 120' in perfect conditions directly translates to ability to cast 60' in 20 knots head wind.

[@steeliedan]

Alexander Kulakov Not necessarily, but good form is never a hindrance to one's technique.

[@fatroberto3012]

This isn't for bonefish! It's for fishing UK stillwaters which are heavily fished for trout with a lot of catch and release. The fish get smart and realize that they are safer at a distance nobody can cast to!

[@cachi-7878]

Not pretty but effective. It looks like his accuracy is shit. Can’t see well on this video but if you look closely at the line, it doesn’t have a nice loop and there are quite a bit of oscillations along the line.

[@paulobainz1210]

Yes, It is bit confusing to me. He stresses the importance of keeping tension in the line but I don’t see it on the zoomed out footage. Odd. He still makes some good points though

[@flydryriver4966]

I can cast a 4wt rod 90ft constantly with way better presentation and technique than this guy. Look at his backcast the fly line is hitting the ground on numerous occasions, good luck when there’s a fly on the leader and he would get the worst wind knots in his tippet.

[@elliottnally3271]

Sucks to suck

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

Absolutely useless on a river! But if you pond fish for trout at a fishery, (which in fact are already caught as there is nowhere for them to go) then if you get it out far fair enough. On a river 6, 8, 10 foot out will do. There its how delicate you can drop the fly over the fish, as opposed to how far you can fling the line. The fishery rainbows being pellet fed will take a cigarette butt on a hook!

[@steafyisbeefy819]

gbwildlife uk your just mad cause you can’t cast that far lol

[@gregkosinski2303]

This guy has a small dingdong