How to hold a fly rod: Are you squeezing too hard (and making your hand tired)

How to hold a fly rod. How to grip a fly fishing rod. Are you squeezing too hard? Do you hand and arm get tired when you are fly casting? How you hold or grip your flyrod can have a dramatic affect on your cast. A common issue among fly casters is holding the rod too tight which can lead to arm and hand fatigue and less efficient loops. A relaxed thumb on top grip can lead to better casts and a more enjoyable experience.
In this fly casting tutorial, learn how to determine if you are holding your flyrod too hard and specific techniques you can use to improve your fly casting
IFF casting instructor Capt. Chris Myers, explains and demonstrates different grips of the flyrod.
Professional fly casting in Central Florida - www.orlandoflycasting.com

[@wrmyers]

Thankful for the library of your videos and particularly thankful for the new posts! PS: My very favorite is the one where you show us how to practice a stroke without a rod.

[@Str8Flossin]

Great lesson. Thank you!

[@kurtzFPV]

Really good to see you posting videos again. You should have way more subscribers and I know you will at some point.

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Thanks

[@luduong]

These lessons are invaluable. So well explained. Thank you!!

[@Ryan-yp7zb]

Thanks for the video. I'm in the PNW and started steelhead/salmon on the fly with much heavier setups and due to a year of death grip I now have very bad tendonitis in my right hand and really bad snapping finger in my pinky and middle fingers. Sucks big time.

[@CaptChrisMyers]

The same techniques apply to 2 handed rods and heavy one handed. Lighter grip will yield smoother casts.

[@ArizonaMMJ]

One thing I need help with is practicing the loading of a double haul without water. Me and the wife practiced and had it down really well before our trip just practicing in the park but once out in the Keys with a guide we were terrible. The original haul was a nightmare for us. We couldn’t get more than 15-20ft casts with a 9wt. It was terrible

[@CaptChrisMyers]

I find that most people who come to me wanting to learn the double haul have too many issues with the basic cast to add another thing to think about. With a 9wt and no hauling, one should be able to get 70ft in 2 strokes. I offer video analysis if you would like me to take a look at your cast - orlandoflycasting.com/video-casting-analysis.html

[@bloodsweatnbass8918]

What do you recommend is a good first rod for a beginner fly caster 056 wait a three-way and also, what link do you recommend for a beginner casters learning how to fly cast

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Not sure I understand all of your question. Looks like talk text did not work properly. Here are some combos that I have recommended to many of my students that will work just fine - amzn.to/44ct1gq or amzn.to/3JvqVAe Also check out these videos for beginners - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4TcZ4ZojKplnsU and this - kzbin.info/aero/PLDAQkJ6j5owokVibTnd8GhnUaxZBcfZan

[@bloodsweatnbass8918]

@@CaptChrisMyers Yes sir Thanks Capt’ talk text did a number on the message I was actually in traffic. But you’ve instinctively answered my question correctly….Thank you.