Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Improving casting distance

You can download that great video series by Carl McNeil from here for free: 

https://swiftflyfishing.com/collections/video-downloads

It's been a sanity-saver during this time when we can't get to Casting Church. 

Best, 
Owen Williams

On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 11:18:53 AM UTC-4, Carl wrote:

Dalton's advice is spot on. 

My best exercise involves no hauling, but cast tight loops with as little power as possible. 

Work on keeping the legs of your loops parallel.   I would look at Carl McNeil's Youtube videos,  "Casts that catch fish".  Despite its name,  it is basically a great set of training that is task focused. 

 

Carl

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On Fri, Jun 19, 2020 at 9:03 AM Dalton Terrell <daltonb...@gmail.com> wrote:

Sean and Kevin,

Most "distance" issues are ultimately rooted in fundamental flaws in the cast. If you're stuck at 40 or 50 feet, something like a double haul or even silicone spray may improve distance somewhat, but likely serves as a crutch unless you fix the real problem. If you're at 75+ ft and want to go farther, absolutely a double haul (or improvement in double haul), other casting "tricks", stripping basket, change in equipment (line/leader/rod), etc is probably what you need.

I'm a bit out of practice teaching, but would be happy to take a look at any videos and provide feedback.

Dalton

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