ORVIS - Fly Casting Lessons - The Basic Fly Cast

[@rjsalel5427]

Tried fly fishing for the first time today. Caught two trees and lost three flies👌

[@Shavo86ca]

😂😂😂

[@patrickm463]

I’ve lost 5 in my first week

[@dillank3240]

I'll be with you very soon. Noobs United!

[@jae1169]

Hell you did better than me... my line landed a foot in front of me on the average

[@jesusisminenow]

Going this weekend. Hoping for better luck out there xD

[@P.J.Thompson]

Nice to see that Emimen has some fun hobbies

[@shady420buddy]

Just got my first fly rod. It was my grandpas, then my dads, now mine! just stopped by to say thank you and learn how to Orvis people do it best. thanks for all the great times with my dad.

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

«A smooth acceleration to that abrupt stop» sounds so poetic, I keep hearing that phrase whenever I go fishing

[@billgerlach429]

Great demonstration. Precise, succinct and extremely clear in its presentation! Thank you!

[@orvis]

To avoid hitting the ground on the back cast there are a couple of things you should focus on. The first is to make sure you starting with your rod tip close to if not on the water’s surface. Make a smooth acceleration to an abrupt stop in a “up and back position” on your back cast. I have seen and been guilty of lifting the rod at one speed then trying to make an overly aggressive “flick” which usually ends up in a “down and back position” resulting in the line hitting the ground on the back cast. The second thing I look for Is… I watch my back cast when I practice. Open your stance a little when you practice (if your right handed drop your right foot back) so you can see you rod tip stop and watch you line roll out just before you leader turns over begin your forward cast. While your fishing it’s not a bad to watch your back cast from time to time with the exception of casting at moving fish. I hope this helps, Pete

[@jonfisher5946]

+The Orvis Company If you do a bad cast, do you loose your fly every time? that's a lot of money to be wasting...

[@townside_woodcraft]

+Jon Fisher no, when I was a kid starting out I had a pretty inconsistent cast and I only occasionally lost a fly. When first starting out you'll hook the grass behind you and rocks etc many more times then you will hook fish

[@streamer1212]

When practicing on the grass, just tie a two inch piece of yarn to the end of your line instead of a fly.

[@rustyshackleford3647]

Ordered my first fly rod setup. Never tried it but have loved fishing all my life. I'll use this advice/lesson. Thanks!

[@bikerdude6119]

The Orvis Company hey just bought an orvis first fly fishing pole I bought, did some fishing in Aspen today just to get used to the pole ,I got the hang of it now thanks!!!

[@jeffsmith3941]

I’ve been casting a fly rod since 1978 but sometimes I like to watch these videos just for fun. This is a pretty good one keep up the good work.

[@doughy4693]

Pete is the best at demonstrating the ease of smooth movements in casting a fly line

[@shepcor]

THANK YOU! This is the first video I've seen that explains WHY I keep snapping the end of the line.

[@jonnysutter8589]

for me honestly this breakdown is awesome...most of my casting is intuitive and it is hard to break it down for beginners, but this vid actually helped me to anylize some of my casting faux oaus and to educate anglers that couldn't learn by me just sayin...hey yall watch this...good vid

[@jimwhite1557]

Dear Pete, not only am I a very happy Orvis customer but am the Director of Instruction for our fly fishing club in SE NC. When I work with those new to fly fishing, new to saltwater fly fishing or those wishing to improve their casting, I always suggest they look at every video you have done. Not only do you do a good job explaining a particular aspect of fly fishing but your whole demeanor is that of a man at ease with his equipment. You make it look so easy, which is exactly what I try to encourage them to copy. My line is, “The hardest thing about fly casting is remembering how easy it is.” You are an excellent example of the key to fly fishing- letting the rod and line do 95% of the work. Thank you for making my casting better and my job easier. I cannot think of a better public face of Orvis. Keep up the good work. The Whitefish, Oak Island, NC

[@jimmyreece5781]

Is Little Bits Grill still open out there?

[@jimwhite1557]

As far as I know it is still going strong. I don’t drive through town very often but I’ll go that way soon and try to remember to let you know. It’s worth the trip!

[@jimmyreece5781]

@@jimwhite1557 I grew up there and used to eat there while it was attached to the old pier. I've heard its changed a lot since then. I kinda miss it, the fishing was always fun.

[@PicoVanHoutryve]

I love these instructive videos by Pete Kutzer!

[@docv73]

I'm brand new to this - I've only tried it on the water once so far - but this is the best description I've been able to find.

[@pfc8771]

Thank you, very clear and not too dogmatic but efficient. A new fly-fishing season is close here in France and I will keep these recommendations in mind even after decades of casting 😉 !

[@angobansoar8174]

Have to get back into fly fishing. Its been over 30 years, forgotten everything. Must locate rods and just go practice on the back lawn. Absolutely excellent video. Big thumbs up.

[@FollowMagicBrad]

Thanks for keeping this SIMPLE. I’m from Minneapolis Minnesota. We’re , slow up here. 😊

[@BrianWashington-jc6ig]

Works great although it kzbin.infoUgkxLoZpKHn4w7dtzXk1eygBlOhbLxuVe3uD took a while to figure out how to reverse it. Nearly disassembled the entire thing. Looks better than my Redington Rise 5/6 reel too.

[@flyfishingsussex]

Still the best video out there. I am also a coach and send this video to all my clients

[@seanmarroquin8896]

Great video, the 3 points fixed my technique, watch you backcast!!!

[@adriannasanchez468]

Dude that long cast looked silky smooth!

[@georgecheney7888]

Very good casting lesson! I started on the banks of the Kennebunk river in the 80's, standing on the banked shale casting into the river for stripers. When I finally got a hit, I immediately lost it because I had already broken off the hook on the shale behind me back casting. The first striper I ever caught involved my fly line straight down from the rod tip in the river...no cast at all!! I was probably trying to sort out my fly line wrapped around my hand when the striper took my fly. Stripers are the single best starter species ever! Since then I have fished everywhere salt and fresh, Colorado, Montana, Bahamas, Caymans, Florida. My favorite rod is the Orvis Clearwater 6 wgt..great for small stripers, bonefish and trout. The single most exciting fish I have ever hooked up are baby tarpon on a 9 wgt..wish I had landed any of the three I hooked up! Have fun, tight lines!

[@rkelner2167]

Straight to the point and very clear. Great video, thank you!

[@andrewsweatt20]

thanks I'm 14 and this helped me catch my first trout with a fly rod

[@lachlandavenport293]

whats it like being 16

[@Anonymous-ZR1]

lmao

[@mattdrifts]

27 gona buy a rod today first time

[@andreww402]

How’s 17 treating you?

[@BoaresAddja]

hows it being 18?

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Im one of those wierd people who has literally put years into hobbies most people havent heard of. From the big ones to the obscure. I got into fly fishing a few weeks ago and I gotta say as someone who is an older man who really hasnt fished AT ALL since I was a child...... This is one the most challenging things to get into starting from absolute zero gear of any kind and zero knowledge of any kind of fishing let alone fly. Ive never done anything in my life that I couldnt get down in a couple weeks but I feel like im no further along after 2500 dollars in gear and waders and months of research. Once I get to the river I just cant seem to get a fish. I wont give up and honestly im happy its not easy cause if it was it wouldnt be rewarding. But man if you arent a fisherman and you jump into fly fishing off the bat? Get ready for some of the hardest learning you will ever do. I think the issue is 99.9% of people assume you have fished so when i ask people for help they talk in riddles about things I dont know. Give me a year Ill have it.

[@vivileegg7753]

It’s been a year, do you have it down now?!

[@kennethmidwinter982]

Brilliant, I have been fly fishing on and off for 50 years but have problems with the tiny pause with the back swing. You are brilliant sir. I will practice tomorrow. I have caught several trout but my casting has been ….. well ….problematic. Great video. Kind regards Ken. (Rutland , England).

[@colino21]

thanks man!! this helped a lot. started a couple weeks ago, and I’ve finally have gotten it! caught 3 rainbows my first day

[@Flies_the_limit]

You make this look so effortless and smooth ... I know that's the way its supposed to be but my lord u made it looks easy lol.

[@Kajanaclub]

These are very useful and clear videos for learning casting, thanks :)

[@jeromeharrisii5858]

this video just helpd me get a role in a movie, THANK U SOOOO VERY MUCH!!!!

[@jackevans1395]

Cars 2?

[@nickjacobs6098]

Nice video! I am a beginner and this really simplifies the basic cast. Thanks!

[@-ShootTheGlass-]

Best video so far for the basic cast. Nice job.

[@Ponchase]

Went fly fishing today in a small stream with lots of bush, vegetation… I was doing that rounded motion and now I see why I was having so much trouble. Gonna get back out there next week and implement this!

[@tomwise2239]

Amazingly Great fish for first time. I was told to keep my cast between 10am and noon or 10am and 2pm. Helps keep the fly line from hitting the ground

[@tomwise2239]

What lake are you at?

[@Mafanwe]

thanks for this but next time tell the camera man to zoom out so we can actually see what you are doing.

[@absolsa]

What a great narration! Excellent delivery and tutorial

[@jinkagurl3594]

That was very clear. I was researching this for a possible activity for a character in my story; everyone gets so wordy, but this was very clear. Thanks.

[@doctortabby]

Excellent rudimentary instruction. Thanks.

[@elliotthernandez6292]

thank u for fly fishing tip it's my first time fly fishing

[@justinarmacost9231]

Pete your the man!! great video I fish with all Orvis and proud of it 🎣

[@huntsail3727]

Enjoyed this, subscribed

[@robertbranham3244]

Most Beautiful cast I’ve seen

[@55dpc]

I sure enjoy the sport. Not used in tight spaces for sure. The fly pole tip is the first to break.

[@charlottetownspud7903]

Still the best "how to cast" on youtube

[@sydneym4527]

I tried fly fishing for the first time today with my dad. I caught two fish!

[@richardturnage5165]

I watched several videos and they did not help one bit. I just could not get the feel for fly casting. First cast after watching this and it was my best cast ever. Great help. Thanks

[@COMtnPilot]

Well done! Easy to understand, to the point, and well executed! Thank you for your time! SUB EARNED! 👍🏼

[@suhwateezea.214]

2019 and still watching!

[@basicherriman3569]

Still here 2020?

[@BrentonZweng]

2021

[@jakepaintin7215]

I just got the orvis encounter set. And am learning how to do it.

[@orvis]

Awesome. There's lots more great info on the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center: howtoflyfish.orvis.com/ Good luck!

[@patland73]

Wow this is some good information,easy to understand,thanks for that!

[@AppealPlay]

Very good video. Thanks! You can ask five different veteran fly fishermen how to properly cast and you'll get five different techniques.

[@jamesdunn9714]

Short, simple and to the point. Very nicely done.

[@th3800]

Nice presentation. I can't wait to go give it a try.

[@angler27937]

That was actually helpful thanks very much

[@simonpaynter5027]

Awesome Well done Great stuff Great catch Great video That's looks like fun That's awesome Love ya work

[@StarChildNova]

I'm new at fly fishing too, but if you only have a spinning rod you might try bombarda floats. It's a way of using flies with a spinning rod and reel.

[@MafiaMancingMM]

beautiful spot ... success is always bro, greetings one hobby, I'm from Indonesia

[@Jdcie]

About to go practice this at the park!

[@nikhilstephen6177]

How did it go ?

[@pierreauchincloss8952]

My grandparents live near your main store in Manchester and they go there all the time!

[@benbhand]

Marvelous video! This is exactly what I wanted to hear and learn from my first time and using a guide. Ah, well. He was great at putting me on fish, though lol 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

I love fly fishing. But there are so many people I know who are interested but never and up getting involved because they don't want to deal with the frustrations of learning how to cast, and tie knots etc. etc. They don't know what they're missing!

[@JohnJohnson-he1yv]

GREAT vid to come back to. The only thing that dates it is the reference to $2 flies!

[@mikehuntsmels9680]

using a fluorescent fly line like in the video is good to see how the fly line moves when your learning casts

[@natedgr8inhere]

Showed this to a beginner and the first thing they asked is “what do i do with my left hand to hold the line.” You should consider describing that in another basic casting video sometime.

[@BensonsHandyAndy]

Thanks Pete, Your videos are really helping. KUDOS !!

[@98270360]

When fishing from a river bank on dry land. Casting straight out into the river and the fly has landed, the river takes your fly down river, say to the far left and now you want to lift and cast straight out in front again. Do you have to pull all your line back in or can you lift, change direction in air and cast out again back in front of you instead of the side from where you lifted.

[@GoneFishingCO]

Patrick Ryan i would say yes and no. If you have not cast a fly rod a lot than i would pull all the line in. If you have cast a lot you can move that line up stream with a water load cast and than use thay angle to change direction and get it back into the middle of the river. Sorry hard to explain..... Cheers and tight lines

[@dwhall68]

thanks for the vid. must give it a try soon

[@aruntyagi4767]

*i bought the 9'6" 5wt rod honestly this rod performs just as well costing under 1/2 the amount. it has a nice Fast action, and throws the line well even with larger fly's (wooly buggers, small poppers, etc.). if your looking for a lower price fly rod that works well thi is it.*

[@TheRealJaded]

Just comment "I'm poor"

[@leomdk939]

@@TheRealJaded way to live down to the 'pretentious fly fisherman' stereotype

[@1anddone732]

This is an incredible help! Thank you

[@chaisedewey1915]

the right-channel-only audio is MADDENING

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Great video!

[@edzaslow]

Excellent intro to fly casting. Now practice! No substitute to practicing, just like playing a musical instrument.

[@jefflove5421]

This was a big help!

[@striker17]

When practicing the cast what do you have on the end of the leader?

[@anthonylubrano1452]

Glenn Davis I’m wondering the same

[@ffaubert1]

I just tie a piece of yarn an inch or so long on the end. It lets me know where the end is and if it's going where I want it to.

[@thigson189]

It's common to tie an older or less expensive fly on and snip the hook off so as to not hurt yourself while learning/practicing.

[@djohns71095]

Feel the same way; I just started and this guy is amazing.

[@garymiddleton658]

Been thinking on getting a fly rod combo

[@TroutPersuitFishing]

So helpful Thankyou so much 👍🏻👏

[@ahernandez1080]

That cast on the intro....wow

[@wyattbrown9505]

Just started fly fishing, your videos have been helpful! But I can still only cast maybe 20 feet, do fly rods just not have the ability to get the distance baitcasters can?

[@gatorville]

My left ear is lonely

[@carlylineberry2049]

IKR

[@willturner1124]

i scrolled just to find this comment

[@TheMetalkon]

i can hear it with my left year but its lower volume than the right

[@willgranger5310]

Lol same

[@GoneFishingCO]

Good video Orvis!

[@fullstrutn]

first time at this after watching a couple of these very accurate,BUT a pathetic 26' should I give up get a longer rod heavier fly???

[@fullstrutn]

fullstrutn OK tried again this time watching my back cast carefully,now up to 40'

[@RodneyMarquezFishingChannel]

Thank you for making this vid!

[@johnholmes4960]

What he does not see is, he is using three pivot points. He is pivoting that rod, not articulating that rod. His pivot points are his wrist, his elbow, and his shoulder. With all this, he is still moving the tip in an arc. You NEED THAT ARC. What he really wants you to do is to keep your tip traveling in a flat plane. A straight line path is impossible but a flat plane is what is. He is correct in one thing....there are many different ways to cast. Catching fish is the goal. I find I like to keep my elbow stuck to my body and only apply as much energy I need fo a twenty to thirty foot cast. I want my line to roll out and settle gently on the water. I took advice from several casting instructors and friends and now I have more fly rods that silver wear in my kitchen. Less is more. Period. What I love in my hand is a 3 weight, 7’-6” ORVIS CLEARWATER. My longest cast is 50 feet. Big deal. At 30 feet, and that’s where the fish are, I can control my fly right into a fishes mouth if I can see it. I keep my elbow tucked in not leaving contact, and use my wrist for the “flick” at the end, a little elbow and follow through. I count my cast like I am counting music. I say out loud.....”ONE AAANNNDDDD (and) TWO. As soon as my fly passes over my head, I wait till I feel the line do a very slight tug and the end, then begin my two.....forward cast and flick. I want to use as little energy as possible to achieve consistency. Now, here’s the thing these instructors do not really get or teach you. ...........It’s accuracy first, then the distance will come. Some of these guys show you how far they can cast, which is ok. It looks nice. But how accurate is it. Go out on your lawn or to a park. Take two small towels that are bright. Place them five feet apart. Then go back 20 feet and cast, keeping the tip of your line in the middle. Do not put a leader on yet. Just use the fly line. After you sort of get it, move the two towels closer together. After a while go back ten more feet to 30 feet from the towels. That’s plenty of distance. Remember, you are working for accuracy first. Be patient, the distance will come all on its own. Relax.....slow down.......less is more. Put as little power in your cast as you need. Only use just enough. Now, in learning, wrap the line around your index finger of the hand you cast with. You will feel it reach it’s apex in you finger. After a while you will be able to anticipate that moment. Then, hold your free line in your opposite hand and try to concentrate to feel that little tug in your hand. You will find, some of these instructors on here are really good casters, but can not really teach. Practice, practice, practice. Join a club. Watch others. Relax and have fun.

[@johnhughes5665]

I am a beginner not novice. I have practiced for about 2hrs total. I just purchased Orvis Hydros iv on a TFO BVK 9' 8 wt rod with 8wt S.Anglers redfish warm line. I have a fairly nice loop and cast at about 55'. However, my leader (9') falls to the ground like a streamer of ribbon. Practicing with yarn...and it just flutters down. Is this normal? Should I be concerned with just the line rolling out nicely or both the line and leader even though I am not casting even (flyweight)? If this is wrong, how might I correct.?I guess I should say that I have fished with spin casting rigs for 40 years. 55yrs old. I do understand rod loading and some fly technique. So I am not new to all the dynamics. Suggestions by anyone please.

[@Britttanyy]

@ 1:58 You can cast either way I don't really care! That made me chuckle 😂😂😂😂

[@T-Hull]

Okay...I am new to fly fishing. I have an 8 weight Rod/Reel for sight casting for redfish. My leader is 9ft and tippet is 4ft. My dilemma is that if I’m not using my fly rod until I see a redfish, How do I get the length of the leader and tippet through the rod eyelets in order to start stripping out fly line and casting to the redfish?

[@TheRealJaded]

Leader should be 9' you don't need tippet unless you've cut a few flies off and need another foot of tippet to make the leader a whole 9' again. Your leader is 4 feet too long.

[@Adventureoutdoorz]

Very good advice, I added this video to my Facebook page :)

[@michaelkelly3777]

how do you stop the line from hitting the floor on the back cast.

[@cgdurant1]

Make an abrupt stop at the 11 O'clock Position, Pause, Let the line straighten out behind you. As soon as it does, make a forward cast to abrupt stop at 1 O'clock position. then let the line sink down to the water surface... When the line hits ground behind you it is either going past the 11 O'clock position, or you are starting the forward cast to soon or too late. You should start the forward cast just as the line completely straightend out behind you... hope that helps

[@theflyfishinginstructor6014]

Great video

[@randalljari7710]

What's the purpose of having a lot of line laying on the surface while casting ?

[@tquoosa1]

Awesome! Now I know how to fly fish!

[@superhunter992]

hi am going to try to target carp on a fly rod but being new to fly fishing i can only get about 10 yards out i have some trees usually at either side of the swims that i class suitable for fly fishing what do you suggest i have a 9/5ft, 8 weight rod with floating line and alloy spool

[@pywifishingandoutdoors]

Hey Pete, for some reason when fly fishing smaller flies, my basic cast seems to cast backwards and forward smoothly. But in cases where I'm fishing a streamer or a weighted cone head flies, my basic forward and backward cast isn't so smooth. Is there a possible way to make these streamers/cone flies cast smooth too? Maybe the rod and line could make a difference? I'm using a 9 weight.

[@ricknelson7824]

When using weighted flies you need to have a more open loop and the timing of your forward cast needs to be made in a precise timing. Try a delay forward cast.

[@RM---]

so im having a problem where my leader and fly line meet up, it keeps getting snagged on the last hole of my rod, do I need to have a longer leader?

[@Enpassantful]

There is a trick to casting a fly line well and so far no one on here is spilling the beans. ;)

[@marvmeng1630]

Great video!! I'm doing after Red fish in the Gulf next year. What line do you recommend? Thanks!

[@ebony1732]

Being new to this type of fishing, what distance should I set as beginner, I am saltwater fisho.. thanks😎

[@christopherselleck6307]

I have never fly fished before it dose look a fun. For having no experence what is recommended? Would it be a good idea to practice in the park like this vedio to have the right motion. Looks a bit like cracking a whip hope you don't mind me saying so .

[@GoneFishingCO]

Christopher selleck yes practice on land first! Cheers and tight lines, raph

[@cjlillard2003]

Christopher selleck dont crack it like a whip, if it does make that noise you probably lost a fly

[@theDIGITALperception]

Thanks again for a good video!

[@jacobym2658]

what fly rod would you recommend for a beginner with a tight budget that's still reliable but doesn't break the bank

[@ianb2675]

Did you end up getting one?