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4 Principles of Fly Casting<\/h2>\n

Instruction<\/em> By Dino N. Frangos<\/p>\n

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An effective fly cast will deliver the fly accurately with a minimal effort.\u00a0 While the argument exists that for stylistic differences, the fact remains that there are fundamental rules or essentials that must be followed.\u00a0 This article will focus and summarize Lefty Kreh\u2019s Principles of Fly Casting.<\/p>\n

Principle 1.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0You cannot cast until the end of the fly line is moving.\u00a0 Think of removing slack from the line.\u00a0 During the casting stroke the energy stored in a loaded or bent rod must be transferred to the fly line.\u00a0 Avoid wasting or shortening your casting stroke with unwanted slack.\u00a0 Beginning with your fly line on the water start the back cast with the rod tip down close to the water.\u00a0 Holding the rod tip up will cause a belly or slack to develop in the line between the rod tip and the water surface. Keeping the rod tip close to the water the rod will load almost immediately as the stroke begins.<\/p>\n

Principle 2.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0The casting hand and rod must continue to accelerate and then brought to an abrupt stop.\u00a0 This speed up and stop motion will load the rod and launch the fly line.\u00a0 The effect of acceleration will increase line speed which is helpful for a distance cast or overcoming wind.\u00a0 The abrupt stop leads to an efficient energy transfer from the rod to the fly line as the loop is formed.<\/p>\n

Principle 3.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0The line follows the direction the rod tip speeds up and stops. Most casts call for the rod tip to follow a straight line path.\u00a0 If the tip moves in a more convex or domed path the line will follow leading to an inefficient open loop.\u00a0 Lefty describes trying to hit the rod tip during the cast with the fly line.\u00a0 This effective exercise works wonders tightening up your loop.<\/p>\n

Principle 4.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0The longer the rod travels back and forward during the casting stroke the less effort is required.\u00a0 The longer stroke creates greater rod speed and loading which leads to more line speed.\u00a0 Let the rod do the work as an effective lever.\u00a0 Don\u2019t cast harder, cast with a longer stroke.<\/p>\n

Practice these principles using a short line and leader (about 30 feet).\u00a0 As your technique improves and muscle memory takes hold begin increasing the amount of line carried during the stroke.\u00a0 You will become a better caster with a more efficient stroke and tighter loops with a lot less effort.<\/p>\n

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