How to Cast a Fly Rod for Beginners (5 Fly Casting Tips That Will Help!)

[@FlyFishDan]

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[@rumpleforeskin1812]

I’m a complete beginner I’ve been studying different fly fishermen channels and you are by far my favorite. You’ve been so informative and you’re cool about it you make it so easy to follow!

[@FlyFishDan]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@jsiravo07]

you know what they say .... if you wave it more then twice you are playing with it !!

[@FlyFishDan]

Lol!

[@flystraight7994]

😂

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

Not me. When I wave it, it’s to get someone’s attention and some people need more persuasion.

[@DamnDirtyIrish]

bwahahaha

[@wgbscole244]

Idk this is so funny to me 😂

[@SpudMissile]

Thanks for this video man. I've been a baitcaster/spinner fisherman my entire life. The fly fishing bug got ahold of me and I picked up my first setup yesterday. Been absorbing KZbin videos like crazy. Definitely one of the better ones! And great catch btw. This is the way.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome! It's addicting for sure and I am glad some of my videos have helped. Cheers!

[@brianboechler8494]

Very good tutorial Dan. Fly fishing has really evolved since I started 50 years ago. Even casting techniques have changed. You have condensed the basics for newbies and provided some reminders for us "set in our ways" older dudes. Your channel rocks!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Brian - I appreciate the kind words and comments. I appreciate you being a part of my channel - cheers!

[@kiwi_comanche]

Hey brother. Sitting here with my kids, and we're watching your video because they want to learn how to fly fish. Thank you for what you do.

[@danwick8107]

😂 same

[@kiwi_comanche]

@@danwick8107 Awesome!!!!

[@kiwi_comanche]

@@danwick8107 brilliant!!!

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad to help - love that

[@JWoodcock]

Thanks for mentioning the need for a full rod length of floating line. As a total newbie, I was surprised to see how few tutorials even mention that part. Kind of teaching myself at first until I get out with some buddies in a few weeks.

[@FlyFishDan]

Keep at it, you'll get there! Fly fishing is a BLAST!

[@kuro2233]

This is probably the most efficient tutorial I've watch on fly casting in KZbin

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I appreciate that, cheers!

[@seahawker791]

Wanting to get into Fly fishing and been watching beginner casting videos for days and some that was 30 mins long and never got to the point, would also assume the people watching knew how much line to pull out etc. you got to the point and actually went step by step. Just a great video easy to follow. Some people just don’t know how to teach others. You did so good. Thank you! New sub!

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice, love that and thank you for sharing. Glad to have you part of my channel!

[@BlutigeTranen]

Bro, this is literally the best video out there on casting and I am not kidding.

[@FlyFishDan]

Appreciate that - thank you!

[@Kamikazefishing23]

The girlfriend and I were talking about starting to fly fish next year. Thank you for the great tutorial👍🏻👍🏻

[@FlyFishDan]

Good news and thanks!

[@MiG-21bisFishbedL]

That 'thumb' tip is always the first thing I tell new fly fishers. I don't know whether to describe it as leverage or something else, but you are so much more steady for using it.

[@FlyFishDan]

Very true!

[@camronbitzer3159]

New fly rod owner here- thank you for the tips. Had no idea what the hell false casting even was after a couple videos watched lol you explained it quick. Thank you

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome - welcome to my channel!

[@tincatinca1571]

Oh my gosh I tried casting fly fishing rod today for the first time, i made like 5 mistakes in every single cast, this video made my life so much easier, thank you buddy

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad you found it helpful - welcome to the sport!

[@billysnapper]

Friends gave me a fly fishing set up for my birthday a couple of weeks ago, been practising but havent grasped it keen to put your tips into practice from australia

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice! You will get there, just keep at it! Super cool you are watching from half way across the world, super cool.

[@tinamarieb49]

From the comments, it looks like I stumbled across the best vids first! Thanks! Step-Dad just got me my first fly rod and we are headed out to fish for sockeye on the Klutina in an hour. Never touched one before so I'll be cramming your videos between now and then. Wish me luck!

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice! Good luck to you!

[@Allyourbase1990]

My grandfather taught me when I was a kid and I haven’t fly fished in almost 20 years . Finally getting a new one and definitely need a refresher

[@FlyFishDan]

Happy to help!

[@radamus210]

About to open a pkg this week with my first fly rod kit - Been watching fly stuff for couple months. This is by far, the best quicky on getting the line out, one of the things I was most confused about. I've had all the other basics drilled into my brain it's become instinctive. 10 and 2, that's not hard to remember as I'll date myself, those numbers were also important in our youth for another reason in high school. This filled in some big holes. I'm sure there's other great ones out there, but I just haven't seen them. Learned a lot across a broad range, but not getting the line out, the way you explained it. Sometimes, it just takes the right version to click I guess. I feel I'll be pretty decent off the go with the amount of time I've spent going to KZbin Fly Fishing school. Great job man!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks, I appreciate that. You are going to love fly fishing - Thanks for being a part of my channel!

[@fivelostsoulsorlando6434]

I haven’t been FLY fishing in almost 30 years, thought it would be like riding a bike, but…NO. Thanks for the awesome quick guide, I just had to get back to the basics! I’ll watch your other vids now, I have two weeks till my upcoming trip. Tight lines y’all!

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome - glad to hear that you’re back into the sport. Happy to help. Cheers!

[@donaldbrown3788]

Thank you for your tips . I’m one of those who thought you had to make several false cast . Now I can’t wait to get out there a practice.

[@AntiCommunist-w4t]

Nice drone shot bro. I'm 52, & just bought my 1st fly rod. It's a beginner set, but, no use spending a ton of money, until I can perfect my technique. Thanks for the instructions. I leave tomorrow for brookies, so I'm hoping to be able to use my rod efficiently.

[@FlyFishDan]

You got this :))

[@rodniki14]

I tried these suggestions and they worked. Mostly because they are common sense. Helped to look at the back cast, which I had never tried. It isn't that complicated when you get the idea.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome, glad this helped. Cheers and FISH-ON!!

[@rodniki14]

Yes happy fishing, sir!

[@Kumakk]

Im here to thank you man, I was on my very first time with fly rod and you help me so much that i received four rainbow trout on first trip ! If you will be in Sweden, I'm own you a beer 🍺

[@FlyFishDan]

That is awesome - thanks for sharing that!

[@myronnicholassenchyshak9726]

Excellent presentation! Well explained. Dan, do you fish with other techniques besides fly fishing? I am asking about using spin reel, bait casting or closed reel fishing? Was told that one may catch more fish and a lot more easily using these other techniques……that fly fishing was too slow and too difficult a technique (I.e. getting line caught in trees often. Does not happen with the other techniques.). Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thank you.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I used a spinning rod from about age 3 to 16...once I moved to fly fishing, I've never looked back. If you put some time into learning, it far more fulfilling than any other type of fishing. Cheers!

[@Roadwarier9871]

New to fly fishing it took me years to perfect a bass bait casting reel now to a new adventure that will take me just as long or longer to fly cast and reel... I welcome the challenge thank you for your video.

[@FlyFishDan]

You bet! Wait until you catch a bass on a fly rod, good stuff!!

[@Vlad-uz6it]

Thumb on the back of the rod actually made a huge difference. Learned something new.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome, glad to hear it helped.

[@whippedcream7051]

Thanks for the info Dan! I’m going to college in idaho and actually just purchased a fishing setup this morning! All I need is some waders and i’m set! Cheers

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice! That is awesome - check out DRYFT waders, locally owned and operated. If you feel they might be right for you, I am an ambassador and can save you a little cash (coupon code: FlyFishDan). dryftfishing.com

[@keithpeterson9915]

I enjoyed your video. I like the actual demonstration - that's how I learn. Beautiful fish at the end was a pleasant surprise. Thanks and I'll tune in for more!😊

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! Good to have you hear and part of my community. Cheers!

[@shadow0clone]

You just got yourself a new subscriber my friend! Thanks for this easy to follow and down to earth video!

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome, thank you!

[@xeno6527]

I fish from a yak with my dad, learned because my uncle got into fly tying and fishing and had a lot of fun showing my dad. After i got my pole i have fallen in love with fly fishing.

[@nosmente]

Going on first trip soon and this is first how-to video I've watched. Catching that fish sure adds to your credibility. Will be following. Wish me luck in Alaska.

[@FlyFishDan]

Good luck to you in Alaska! (officially jealous) :))

[@MarkNewton-hw3kr]

New to fly fishing and yup having a few issues with my casting, way too many false casts. I’m going to follow your tips and hopefully improve. Thanks from England.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome Mark - thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@frankly8087]

Had to pause the video so that I could give it "thumbs up". Thanks!

[@FlyFishDan]

I appreciate that!

[@fishmut]

Very nice video , this morning I went to the river to do a bit of fly casting I hadn’t picked up a fly rod in years , I found it felt like my main line was sticky to slid through the runners , best I could do maybe15-20 feet and it was labouring work to get it there with lots of false cats , I’m thinking maybe some Vaseline on the runners and see if that resolves the line problem other than that yes I need practice.👍

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@martinramirez6702]

Nice tutorial. What are using to carry the other fly rod & reel?

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I am using an O'Pros rod holder, link in the description. Cheers!

[@robertmurray9514]

Great video. Very intuitive and not patronising to the person watching and trying to improve their technique. Thank you.

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ikehelly]

Going fly fishing after 45 yrs. Your video was helpful

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it helped!

[@bandanimals3710]

I love how you don't make it seem like this crazy difficult thing like other youtube tutorials do

[@FlyFishDan]

I appreciate that!

[@oceangoin79]

Great video! I am pleased to see that I've been on the right track as a self-taught newbie. Just need a bit of fine tuning. Appreciate the lesson. 👊🏼

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joehart3481]

Just watched your video - I'm PUMPED to go out there and cast like a pro! Thank you for the star wars inspiration - may the force be with you too!

[@FlyFishDan]

@@joehart3481 good stuff happy I can help inspire you to get out there and cast! Cheers!

[@TomChernesky]

Outstanding video as I am new to fly fishing and while watching the comments and movements filled in some of the blanks in my casts! Might I ask the brand and model of your rod and reel?

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! I am using my own fly rod these days - medium fast action and very easy to cast. Check them out! fishonrods.com

[@iangutoskie2315]

outstanding VIDEO!!! Thank you, in Wyoming right now fly fishing with my own rig and without a guide for the first time... very frustrating, but I love it. Really appreciate the video amazing info.

[@FlyFishDan]

You are most welcome! Good luck to you on your DIY trip to Wyoming! Check out this other video that might help a bit too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbGh5qVgqacfrM

[@iangutoskie2315]

@@FlyFishDan Dan! Your videos helped so much that finally on my last day of fishing and practicing from what I learned from you I was able to hammer some big Browns after getting skunked the first two days of fishing. Your channel makes me love fly fishing even more! So appreciative of you helping us out on the other side of the screen.

[@CamboSoup]

Love how you caught that while teaching us!

[@FlyFishDan]

It was a pretty cool moment for sure :))

[@richrappa7906]

Good stuff! Can you give some tips about dealing with the wind?

[@FlyFishDan]

Wind is always a challenge - learning the double haul would help a ton with shooting the line into the wind.

[@juancarlospena7089]

Best casting lesson on YT. I’ve watched many

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Juan - I appreciate that!

[@justinpower4372]

About to start fly fishing! Thanks for this great video.

[@FlyFishDan]

You bet!

[@nirava_dovah]

my mother and i want to learn how to cast a fly line. i bought a set of poles and got them set up, but we have troubles casting out.. hopefully this video will help us better

[@FlyFishDan]

I hope that helps! Cheers and welcome to the sport!

[@danielself3737]

great video, going for my first fly fishing trip tomorrow - commenting for visibility!

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice!

[@mattharkness6697]

Thanks Dan. I’m definitely getting better but I feel like I still false cast too much. I need to get that double haul mastered. As always thanks for the tips.

[@FlyFishDan]

I hope this helped Matt - thank you for taking the time to watch. I'll do a video in the future about hauling, thank you for the inspiration!

[@Donny_Juanny]

Ha, I can hear my late father now. He used to say "10 and 2, 10 and 2", over and over. Great video. Great tips.

[@FlyFishDan]

That is awesome! Thanks!

[@BasRobby]

thanks man, i learned a lot from you . next month i go fly fishing for first time and now i know it in theory :)

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice! Love to hear you are giving fly fishing a go!

[@aidanwatts2667]

Thank you for the very helpful video. I'm new to fly fishing and I've watched tons of videos already but this one clicked!

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome. Love to hear that!

[@kamb26]

Question. Do you use a cover on the reel handle to make it easier to use? I think Mad River calls it a Knucklehead.

[@FlyFishDan]

I never have - typically I chose a fly reel that’s comfortable for me to use, so that way I don’t need the gadgets.

[@jgrayblesser]

Wow! Beautiful fish. Your teaching technique is fantastic. Where are you located? I've never seen a cutthroat trout.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I’m up in the PNW (US)

[@garrettbeatty722]

Thank you so much sir. I’m excited to get back out there this weekend!

[@FlyFishDan]

Good luck!

[@randallblove8524]

Thanks for the tips! Question, How do you manage the line when the are weeds and brash grabbing your line when you on the bank?

[@FlyFishDan]

That is just part of fly fishing I'm afraid - try not to 'yank' the line, easy to damage your expensive investment (fly line). They do make stripping baskets to keep that from happening...there are just bulky.

[@rayk3-103]

I look forward to your videos, I love to fly fish but I’m a terrible caster. Thanks again for your videos

[@FlyFishDan]

You bet! Just finished another casting video loaded with tips and techniques. Glad you are sticking with it!

[@lucasmaluco2135]

pretty good man,like your vid,i just started with it,and im not doing correct yet,i had a rotary cuff tear years ago and never got fix,so flying rod casting is painfull but i want to learn good,like it.

[@lukedamoose4237]

Fantastic video! I've been struggling with my cast and what I was missing was managing the fly line by holding it with my non-casting hand. I have been adding line with my line hand and letting my casting hand manage the line with my index finger when casting. Can't wait to give these tricks a try.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome - glad I could help, thanks for watching and you got this!

[@TheBergMan]

Man, I was PUMPED when you caught that random fish you spotted! What a beauty! Fish was nice, too 😂 thanks for the video, man!

[@FlyFishDan]

You bet! It was pretty cool for that to have happened for sure!

[@garybernhard3267]

Thanks Dan, great video, can’t wait to start fly fishing.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome! You’re at the right place ;))

[@urwueat]

Thanks, well explained. I've been doing this for as long as you but didn't really realize what I was doing right, never thought about what I had learned through the years. Now it's time to teach my grandkids. So this will help a lot. hahahahahahah. Good job, sir.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Bruce - I appreciate the comments. Nice to hear your grandkids learning to fly fish, pretty cool. Cheers!

[@kevinandre6654]

This man has a drone view. Salute.

[@datboiya8942]

I tried for the first time today and caught 3 small brown trouts before losing my fly. I cant wait to go out again

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice job on the browns! You are going to lose a lot more - it's part of the game :))

[@lukeryerkerk6842]

Awesome video as always Dan! I'm getting into fly fishing now and was curious if you recommend any fly box starter kits for trout?

[@FlyFishDan]

I'm actually working on that exact thing as we speak!

[@martinludvik8361]

Woooooow hey Dan,when you look at this,it looks like art in your delivery.🤗🤗🤗👀👀👀🙄🙄🙄🤔🤔🤔❤️❤️❤️ Fish on.🤠🤠🤠

[@FlyFishDan]

🤗

[@safetynet11]

Nice vid, great tips here. Any tips/guidance on shooting the line? I'm familiar with the double-haul technique, but actually putting it into practice is another thing..

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! Check out this recent vid that delves into the single and double haul: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqe5c4CPZtyZmdE

[@safetynet11]

@@FlyFishDan Excellent, thank you. Just watched it - again nice pointers here. Time to practice, I need farther casts! Lol.

[@beentheredonethat6219]

Great for a refresher too!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks!

[@JB-tz9pi]

I'm having a heck of a time transitioning from spin casting to fly casting. I take both rods because I know I'm going to get frustrated.

[@FlyFishDan]

Just stick with it JB - you'll get there

[@triggernm]

Just keep practicing man. It'll click one day. Keep it simple and don't chase perfection. Work on your short game and positioning and then build up to more distance casting as your confidence increases. You got this.

[@zman2234]

Same literally yesterday I was practicing fly fishing and just wasn’t catching anything and ended up switching to my spinner and caught 6 brook trout.

[@Eclipse1988]

Yep! And I've commented about this on other videos, myself. A big BIG tip is to get over the "whip". As spinners, we're used to using speed and strength to load the rod and sent it way out there (at least I was). It's about going nice and easy. I forced myself to slow down and relax with it. And wait for that line to load behind you. The line itself will carry the fly out, not your force. In my opinion, it feels like the physics really takes place between your rod and fly line itself, and not you trying to launch a lure 80 feet. Keep it up. I literally put all my gear down and exclusively fly fished for a week and the progress is beautiful

[@sambonilla416]

I have a 9ft 5wt rod with 7”5 ft 5x leader. What size fly should I use?. I put on a fly and didn’t get far “distance”. I’m a super beginner… thanks.

[@FlyFishDan]

I would check out Redds Flies - they have built fly boxes for trout and have a lot of great patterns to try. I also built a box of my own favorite trout flies on fishonrods.com

[@bharris265]

Nice video, thank you. Beautiful catch, glad it happened in this video.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you very much!

[@RossBreitkreuz-uy1qm]

Very helpful. Thanks! Really great content.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Ross - I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@flystraight7994]

Cool guy. No bs no extra talk

[@FlyFishDan]

I do my best - cheers!

[@RichardRenfroe]

You seem to do a very fast retrieve. Is this because you are using a streamer or just the way it’s done? Thanks!!

[@FlyFishDan]

I was fishing a streamer in spring - fast retrieve was working on this day. Cheers!

[@adamperry4347]

Can someone suggest the best beginner fly rod/reel combo? I keep seeing the Orvis Clearwater combo mentioned as a good option. I'm new to fly fishing and will need a rig that can hit the north GA, NC streams as well as FL freshwater.

[@FlyFishDan]

I can :)) I have my own fly rod company - feel free to check out the FFD Rod Company. fishonrods.com/

[@adamperry4347]

@@FlyFishDan Thank you, I will

[@adamperry4347]

I'm sure your rods are of great quality, but as a beginner the price point for your rods is too steep for me at this time.

[@FlyFishDan]

Not a problem - I totally get it. Check out Cortland starter kits - they are actually a pretty solid fly rod. Use my code: flyfishingwithdan and save 10% on your first purchase

[@adamperry4347]

@@FlyFishDan Thank you and Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@corneliusbadenhorst5612]

I do salt water fishing from the side in South Africa and would like to try fly fishing. Thanks for the video

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome -thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@MegaNafo]

Your videos are very valuable , they helps a lot , thanks.

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad to hear that! I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Cheers!

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

How much of the fly line is hanging from the end of the rod when you cast? Is the leader dragging in the water?

[@FlyFishDan]

Yes, you want to have at least a full rod's length of floating line out from the tip of your fly rod before you start your fly cast. You got this!

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

@@FlyFishDan Thankya. Somehow I managed to snap the leader on a cast. Not sure how I pulled that off.

[@FlyFishDan]

Typically, when that happens, it's due to using light leader for the bigger streamers. I would use at least 3x for streamer fishing to avoid the snap off during a cast (happens to me too!)

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

@@FlyFishDan seems 5x 5lb is what I currently have. And I appreciate the replies, this whole fishing thing has not been the soothing, relaxing experience I expected. More like "What the hell am I not doing right?"

[@patcarr3028]

I live in Scotland which line would you recommend

[@quaden69]

What rod holder are you using?

[@FlyFishDan]

Third hand rod holder from O'Pros

[@Bjonx]

I dont fly fish but it lowkey seems so fun and that fish was just perfect

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks!

[@davidl6671]

Very helpful and appreciated Dan. New Subscriber

[@FlyFishDan]

Welcome aboard!

[@noysreyhoung]

Good explanation!! I really enjoy fishing videos from over the world. Amazing video!!!

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@santannario4912]

Thanks for the tips especially like the tip about managing the line with the left hand I subscribe to you

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for being a part of my channel!

[@jacobdalziel3996]

Hay again I go spine fishing and I go to very tight spots I want to take my fly rod what's tips do you have

[@FlyFishDan]

Hey Jacob - KZbin 'roll cast' ...that is a super effective way to cast in tight spots.

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Great video and tips! Glad I found the channel, subbed.

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice! Welcome to my channel! Good to have you here.

[@KingPhilipsRideshare]

My dad was an amazing caster, really took for granted what he could have taught me but like fathers and son throughout history… if he thought it was cool it must be BOGUS! Oh well maybe in the next life I’ll fly fish with Dad

[@samueljlarson]

Watching (looking over my shoulder) helped me learn to time the cast until I could let muscle memory take over. Beautiful river.

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it helped!

[@CN-re5ut]

Great segment. As always. Typing sounds were distracting though 😊

[@FlyFishDan]

Sorry about that!

[@jamesspahr7534]

Great video sharing your tips

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@treytheriot]

Great teaching thanks a lot bro

[@FlyFishDan]

You are welcome!

[@konalux06]

Which Hellbender net are you using here?

[@FlyFishDan]

That is my Upstream - perfect sized net

[@FlyFishDan]

Oh, you can save 15% using my code: FISHON

[@mobiltec]

Thanks for the great advice.

[@FlyFishDan]

You are so welcome!

[@KurstenMclafferty]

Can someone let me know more about the false cast? Are you letting a little line out with each false cast or is it for momentum?

[@FlyFishDan]

Typically you are letting a little line out with each false cast - once you feel that you've generated enough line speed, you make the final presentation cast.

[@thestepcast]

Great fly casting lesson - well done!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@electrontube]

such a good video. thanks Dan.

[@troyisakson1060]

I like to false cast a few times to better aim my distance I want to place my fly. I like to work sideways with the floats and just shooting a bunch of line out is not going to get my fly to land at the exact distance my target is. So false casting and slowly feeding line out with each cast works best for me on rivers with precise landing zones.

[@L4DFRED]

Dude awesome info, most helpful vid thank you

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it helped - cheers!

[@brianpatterson8909]

How do you have your net connected to your bag?

[@FlyFishDan]

I use a Simms wading stick lanyard (has enough pull)

[@Troutdaddy98]

Awesome video I was thinking it would be cool if In one of these tutorials the guy actually caught a fish and by god you did 😂

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it helped!