How to fly cast - Learn to Fly Cast - 5 Basic Principles

How to fly cast. Fly fishing for beginners. How to cast a fly fishing rod. Learn the 5 basic principles of fly casting and you will be come a better fly fisherman. these fly casting rules will help you to make better casts and tighter loops which will result in you catching more fish.
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[@reidriflemaintanence8452]

Just picked up fly fishing this summer. I started watching your videos during the rainy days, and they are hands down the most effective tools I've found online. good work, brother. thank you

[@danabboud4188]

This is one of the most helpful videos. I've had my fly rod for 3 days, after watching this video and about 2 hours at the casting pond I was able to do throw a cast that looked some what decent, close enough that I have a great understanding of what suppose to feel like and look like. Thanks Capt. Chris... I owe you a beer......

[@zwiggles6908]

I’m still coming back to this video years after first watching it. Whenever I start making terrible casts sitting down and watching this in the water works wonders for me.

[@edinmiami5909]

Helps a great deal to have a casting coach! Especially one as good as this one.

[@fishinguidescotland1501]

Unlike the majority of casting 'instructional' videos on KZbin, this one is damn good

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Thanks

[@geopeachey4220]

love the video , my brothers been fly fishing 50 years and hes been teaching me a few times about casting ,, your video has taught me a few things that make sence,, appreciated,

[@brock5925]

Awesome, the paint brush analogy spot on.

[@tpsalb]

We are Dinty Leach's friendswho are just learning how to fly fish. He was right - this is a great intro. Many thanks! Terry & Angela

[@amarkrohr]

Sweet training technique! No one on the web really ever impresses me when it comes to teaching skills. Having an ability or talent and being able to concisely explain its methodology to others are vastly different skills rarely shared by the same person. Well done, man! Thank you! I will be making my first flycasts tomorrow and I feel... less ignorant and a lot more prepared to take a go at it.

[@CaptChrisMyers]

thanks

[@IrishSpursFan]

best lesson I have watched so far and I've watched many :)

[@flfishing947]

Thanks capt, live 5 minutes from the lagoon and looking to up the sport some. Ordered an 8 wt Redington Path due to your video of the pursuit and learning as much as I can from your videos. You must be a teacher at heart sharing all your knowledge.

[@akufish]

Very good video on the fundamentals of fly casting. I think people will appreciate the benefits of this video after they have had a few short lessons and a little practice fly casting. Thank You for posting this video.

[@probono9341]

Guy knows his stuff and offers simple explanations. Excellent.

[@esauerkraut7360]

Dude! You are Flycasting Instructor Batman! The paint brush analogy perfectly explains the "constant acceleration to a quick stop" to me. Thanks!

[@ludovicosestilli6654]

Thanks Chris, i fish from long time in differents waters (river,sea,lakes) but i ve never got the occasion to try the fly cast and when i decide to see a video i ve found your .......It s so well explained .....i don t need to get more info,just pratic.Thanks again

[@juancarloslopezdantas1815]

Memorizing the rules!! Thanks Chris

[@donaldnaymon3270]

Great video. Excellent tips. Thank you for sharing.

[@dintyleach4798]

I'm 70 and I have some friends who wish to start fly fishing. This is a great intro.

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Thanks. Have them check out my fly casting playlist.

[@Jaimelapoesie]

Just started fishing last month; I've caught a few rainbows in our warm water, but my casting has been mediocre at best. The paintbrush analogy really helped me improve my cast, and the follow-through is only working now that I've focused on these 5 tips. Great videos Chris, thanks.

[@fishingexpertise]

The flinging paint concept might just be what I've been missing. Been having a hard time getting my casting arm to properly accelerate to a stop, but thinking of it like paint makes perfect sense. It's so much easier to get my arm to do what it needs to do with that in my head.

[@onceandaway]

This video is great! The paint analogy is soooo good!!!

[@brodyhennessy7385]

Thanks for the help I think my start of my strokes are too fast im just learning and I've come from a soft plastics background and I think I'm breaking my wrist way to much thanks for the video great explanations

[@jimval8676]

Great video! Very informative! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Glad it was helpful

[@michaelsupple6081]

Agree....the paint analogy is brilliant. :)

[@retsdon]

Here's a man who actually knows what he's talking about! If you are having problems casting - listen to what he's saying and THINK about it.

[@fulcrumpoint]

Really great video Cpt. I was taught a straight line incline for casting, and the rod was used at an incline to show the tracking of the wrist required, similar to the way you used it in the demo. We were to imagine that there was a curtain rail with a ring on it attached to the wrist. First time I have seen someone else using the rod to highlight this too. Excellent explanations especially like the acceleration demo.

[@chrishamm60]

Great instruction. I know these tips will help my cast. Thanks for posting!

[@bryanos118]

Just started fly fishing, thanks for the video, really helping smooth out my experience.

[@dr.z1657]

This is a fantastic instructional video. Thank you for taking the time to help beginners like me improve their casting mechanics, Capt. Myers. In golf, swing analysis with a dual-camera setup (side and rear view) is incredibly helpful to assess arm, wrist, and club head position as well as swing plane angles. It would be extremely helpful for myself and others to see you demonstrating these casting principles using this dual-camera approach, as well as some shots focused on showing what an ideal loop looks like in the back-cast. Would you consider making this vid? Thanks!!

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Thanks for the input. If you view a fly cast from straight on, one does not see the loop shape like you can from the side. I will see if I can do one to show hand and arm movement from the front and rear. You should be able to see the back loop in its entirety here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqmwhKp8nJaWpJI

[@danielforsyth1109]

Thank you for the video just started fly fishing an im using all your tips ... keep them coming pls

[@mudflapking]

great simple, yet very helpful and informative tips in this vid.Thank you!

[@devkin63]

Thank You Chris this has been a Big Help

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Glad it helped out.

[@christophercarpenter8968]

Thanks so much I am new to fly fishing and this was very helpful

[@bawdhed7]

Chris I did the paint brush effect and got paint all over my wall. Wife is pissed thought that's what I was supposed to do she thinks I'm a kid. Just kiddin' brother!! That is an awesome way of puttin' that method to the fly cast. Thank you for doin' this I'm new at this gotta ways to go. Thank you brother!!

[@albertinedavis2532]

I love fly fishing people,they are too great,skilled,and I knew maxcatch is so nice too

[@grantmeaccess]

This was really helpful. Thanks!

[@SnoDog2112]

Thank you for the Video Capt. Chris. It reinforces another video set that I watched called the Five Essentials of Fly Casting by Bill Gammels. Both share the same information and are presented in an easy manner to understand.

[@genesisj2918]

Great video! Great instruction! Thanks for posting!

[@ChrisGeorge1218]

Really nice instruction. Thanks!

[@bareenlars]

Loving your paint comparison!!

[@cartisdm]

This was an extremely helpful video. Very well done!

[@g242constantakis]

A very good instructional video, Awesome!!!

[@alvizo2k]

Very easy to understand, thank you!

[@flyfishingintheuk6684]

If you find that you're breaking your wrist while casting, try using a cheap toweling wrist sweat-band with the butt of the rod tucked into it, this allows for a little movement but stops full wrist collapse, another way is to use your index finger where your thumb would be while casting, at the top of the handle and in the direction of your cast hopefully, when your thumb is substituted for your index finger it has the effect of not allowing the wrist to "break", you can try this without even holding a rod! Both methods work and once you and your wrist have learned the casting stroke (you might adopt an advanced distance casting technique) you can do away with the band or substitute the finger for the thumb once more, try these methods, they work :)

[@manifestgtr]

YES...your bit on constant acceleration is something that is not properly explained often...my absolute biggest epiphany with fly casting came when I realized that the start of my stroke was way too quick and the end was way too tentative...after that things fell into place really quickly

[@davidskutnik6439]

Thanks for the information.

[@Wildturkeycrb81]

Excellent video.

[@benjaminkroon4787]

Great videos! Have any tips in terms of casting and getting used to casting heavier weight lines (7 and 8 weight lines etc.) with faster rods? For me, it is a bit of a learning curve changing from a 4 or a 5 weight rod to an 8 weight. I also find that sometimes my fly is hitting the rod tip on the forward cast as well (tailing loop I'm assuming). Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@johnguzik2674]

sweet demo!

[@kenmc9049]

excellent video, thanks!

[@victorcross5949]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@69pierremercier]

Excellent!

[@michaelogden5958]

slinging paint. brilliant analogy!!! thanks!

[@55dpc]

That's great! My object to fishing and catching lots is different. Tho object of good fishing Is knowledge not just a sport. I catch and release myself but I have never used a fly cast rod or reel. I eat what I catch as a rule. Fishing is a sport unless your Family is hungry!

[@DRMozisek]

Great tips for a beginner. I don't want to start off with those bad habits. Do you still hold classes at MCO? THX Douglas

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Yes I do

[@JeffreyLors]

wow - thanks so much! more practice practice practice!

[@tko9753]

How many meter was your longest distance that you could deliver or send the fly to ?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

I have taken plenty of shots over 25 meters at fish that were getting away but 99% of shots do not need to be anywhere near that long. Having a good quick accurate 10 - 20 meter cast is much more important then being able to throw the entire fly line

[@nitro4117]

I just began fly fishing and i feel like I'm doing everything right, however at the end the fly line and tippet just bunches up and doesn't produce a nice long roll out cast. any suggestions

[@CaptChrisMyers]

nitro4117 hard to say for sure without seeing it but the main two causes I see are too short of a stroke for the amount of line being cast. This could be caused by forward creep or just a short back stroke. The other is stopping the tip travelling down and not out towards the target. If you can send me a private youtube of yourself casting I can probably tell you right away.

[@gmstuart1]

nitro4117 I'll check out a video for you too if you'd like. If your cast looks good until the end this could be cause by not having enough line speed (probably from not making a good stop)....could also be on of the things Chris mentioned.....or power may be applied to early in the stroke.....If you do a video I suggest casting very slowly with about 35' of line so someone can see the line well....if you keep having trouble find an FFF Certified Casting Instructor near you at www.fedflyfishers.com - you can email me at [e-mail]

[@Jeff-ip3vo]

nitro4117 It seems that what you are describing is what I refer to as a pile cast. Which can be useful in certain circumstances when trying to present your fly in a tight area where you want a brief moment of natural float, especially in pockets where micro drag can be problematic. I've seen this technique come in handy when attempting to fish spring creeks, where you have lots of eddy's. Especially useful with 6x or 7x tippet. Pile casting is caused when you slow the cast at the end of the follow through, as though you almost lift the rod at the very end which causes the fly to bunch up and float to the surface of the water, instead of accelerating and suddenly stopping. A good way to practice is to take a fly, clip the hook with a pair of pliers, and practice both techniques in an open field. You will soon see the difference in pile casting versus an accelerated follow through which results in a full extended straight line presentation. Lastly, it my be your leader. Store bought tapered leaders can also create this affect. If possibly, I would recommend hand tied leaders. For a few dollars more they are well worth the investment. Happy Fishing!

[@CaptChrisMyers]

You are welcome. I prefer German beer. Good luck with your casting.

[@BlackuLaLa]

Thank you sir!

[@aquilaarroyo6077]

this is excellent

[@astrofisher3281]

I like your flinging paint analogy.

[@eqfrombc]

Thank you!

[@scottcoulter2365]

What fly should I use in Michigan?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

I have never fished there so you would be better off asking a local shop.

[@luisr.3855]

Thank you sir.

[@ozgursahin4332]

Very good video. I am new in fly fishing and I have a question. I have been told that you should never use your wrist when fly casting. Nevertheless I see many professionals in KZbin using their wrists. Have I misunderstood something??

[@albertascaletrailing]

you need to flick the wrist not bend it

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Come up to my Discover Fly Fishing Class Saturday 4/20 at Mosquito Creek Outdoors at 10am

[@bawdhed7]

Do you have a double haul video?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnfMpKKVedukmaM

[@Xray.71]

Where do you live? I’m in Sarasota... I need you to help hone my cast in.

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Longwood, just north of Orlando.

[@Xray.71]

Chris Myers ahhhh ok might be too far

[@CaptChrisMyers]

See my video titled Fly Casting Instruction - Bending the Wrist for a detailed explanation. If you only want to make short casts and learn bad habits, bend your wrist. if you want to make longer casts and tight loops, the wrist must remain firm.

[@PerVillumsen]

That rod looks like a classic Splitcane?!

[@CaptChrisMyers]

+Per Villumsen No it is a yellow TFO they make for instructors.

[@huntersibcy4795]

I keep breaking my wrist that's my problem hard habit to break

[@jeremyatkinson208]

I think significant wrist movement is acceptable. I've been practicing for a few days now, and honestly, I think if you focus on arm movement.... like REALLY focus on it, your biceps will be sore after an hour or two when you're new at it. but if your wrist hurts much, then you've used it too much. I'm no teacher, but that's what I've found out personally.

[@gmstuart1]

Hunter Sibcy Hunter, remember that casting to about 45' or so you should look to the side and see your thumb pointing nearly straight up and you should see your other fingernails.....this will show that you had good tracking (not swinging the rod to the side....watching to see if your reel stays straight works too). If you have trouble getting that much line out you may need to lengthen your stroke. The real problem with breaking your wrist is that it causes power to be applied too early in most cases....and your rod tip also travels in a convex (domed) path like windshield wipers....this causes big inefficient loops.

[@BasementAthletics]

What outfit is that?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Temple Fork TiCr 7wt. They made a yellow version for casting instructors.

[@scottcoulter2365]

Ok

[@domdoot8715]

Wouldn't it help to cast into the water and not the shore?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

For the purposes of this video, I am not sure what difference that would make at all.

[@mrlifetime64]

id like to see you cast-that would help

[@CaptChrisMyers]

I have many other fly casting videos on my channel. Try this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqmwhKp8nJaWpJI