Category Archives: Fly Casting
Forget The Wind: Tips for Fly Casting in the Wind
By Louis Cahill Fly casting in the wind is just fly casting…in the wind. “Ok, so I’m in my ready position, and the wind is blowing on my right side…” The question came from an angler at this year’s January Bonefish School. I didn’t need to hear any...
Choosing a line for your switch rod Part 2: Choosing a line
Before we talk about specific lines and how they fish, let’s take a minute to understand the switch rod. If you have not read “Part 1: Understanding lines and line tapers” you can find it HERE. I think you will find the information helpful. The...
10 Tips For Powering Your Fly Cast
By Louis Cahill A powerful fly cast is about technique and timing, not power and speed. That statement is often repeated, and it reminds me of something we used to say in martial arts. “Size and strength don’t matter…unless the other guy is bigger and stronger than...
Louis’s Saltwater Casting Drill
There's no debate, practicing your casting makes you a more effective angler. But all practice is not created equal. Simply heading down to the park and hucking as much line as possible doesn't accomplish much. A while back we published a practice routine recommended by Tim...
Better Bow and Arrow Cast: Video
By Louis Cahill Here’s a trick you may not know for making longer Bow-and-Arrow casts. If you love fishing small streams, then you probably know how to make a Bow-and-Arrow cast. It’s not rocket science. But, what if I told you I could show you how to...