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Ron 'The Hat' Clay (ACA-Life Member)
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I have fly fished since my teens and I would be the last to say that I am a brilliant caster. But what is written here by Graham after having lessons from a master is spot on.
The hardest part of course is when one is faced with all sorts of obstructions such as a concrete dam wall at the perfect hight and distance behind you, or a bush; or a gale blowing from your right and you are right handed - and that's where all the fish are!
One thing I can say is that I have watched many different top fly fishers cast - some top names too and some of them have styles which look quite shocking. But they get the line out somehow and catch lots of fish.
One other tip that was given to myself many years ago was this.
If you hear the rod swishing in the air, your timeing is out. You should only ever hear the line in the air!
The hardest part of course is when one is faced with all sorts of obstructions such as a concrete dam wall at the perfect hight and distance behind you, or a bush; or a gale blowing from your right and you are right handed - and that's where all the fish are!
One thing I can say is that I have watched many different top fly fishers cast - some top names too and some of them have styles which look quite shocking. But they get the line out somehow and catch lots of fish.
One other tip that was given to myself many years ago was this.
If you hear the rod swishing in the air, your timeing is out. You should only ever hear the line in the air!