Author Topic: Newbie Question (Read 804 times)

kciH · « **on:** June 25, 2003, 03:14:56 PM »

I'm just getting into fly fishing and I would like to know what you would reccomend to get the basics of fly casting down? Book? Video? Lessons?

I realize there is much more to the fishing than casting, but it seems the place to start. As with anything else, I'm sure practice is the key.

flatlander · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2003, 07:10:11 AM »

I can't say which is best, but I can tell you what I have done. I live in an area where lessons aren't an option, so I'm limited to books or video. I went with the video and I like that because you can see the movement and proper casting in action. . I started with a Mel Kreiger video, and he does a pretty decent job instructing, especially with my type of fishing. He isn't one of the strict "10 to 2" guys and seems to emphasize adjusting your cast to meet your current fishing situation. It teaches a roll cast, standard casting, the double haul and another one that I don't really recall right now. There are a lot of good videos out there, and I'm sure there are guys who can recommend others as well. Just remember to have fun with it.

yotesRus · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2003, 08:50:14 AM »

I'm sort of one of those "10-2" guys, but have had enough time at it to know that sometimes that isn't going to work. Keeping it simple, I find it more important to keep the rod tip up on the actual presentation to allow the fly to lay out properly, never let it go down to horizontal. Other than that, I'm no help; never took a lesson, never watched a video. Half the fun of it is learning it yourself.

matt d · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2003, 01:53:35 PM »

I watched "A River Runs Through It" over and over and over. All I can say is keep your rod tip up, let the wind blow the fly away from your head, pay attention to your rist, and let the rod do the work. Good luck, you'll get it.

Old Cane · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2003, 04:43:23 AM »

Get help. 5 minutes with a qualified instructor is worth the price of 10 books and videos. Find a place, take one lesson and you won't believe the difference it will make. Take more if you need to but one is worth it even if you have to travel to it.

Where do you live?