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Many beginning fly fishers, and others observing the sport from a distance,
are apt to draw some unfortunate opinions from watching the act of flycasting. Many draw the conclusion, from casual or even studied thought,
that it will be too hard for them, or they think it is too complicated.
Flycasting is indeed an inseparable part
of our sport, but it is by no means an art or a science, or destined only
for the physically gifted . . . it is merely the most efficient way to get a
nearly weightless bait (the "fly") out to where the fish are. It is not as
hard as it looks. It is as rewarding as it is looks.
Before & after the cast
The process of casting the fly, alone, does not produce the catching of any
fish. What takes place before and after the cast is the real secret
to fly fishing success. In "Fishing in Schools" we try to impress upon
students the need to overcome "casting infatuation." This is the
tendency of the flycaster to become so enamored with his/her newfound skill
that they often cast too much . . . and consequently, they fish too
little. "You can't catch anything with the fly in the air" is an
axiom worth remembering.
In this chapter, we
teach you how to develop a sound, basic flycast. But we also want you to
learn some of the more important aspects of presentation that need to take
place before and after the cast that will help you catch more fish.
How to "study"
To gain the most from this segment, we
suggest the student follow the progression of subjects in "order." By
following step-by-step, you will be guided through each element in a manner
we feel is the easiest and most effective way to learn.
The links to each
succeeding topic appear here...
Let's begin by
looking at an
overview of the basic fly
cast
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