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Fishing: How To Fish: Basics

Casting: Basic Baitcasting
With thumb holding the reel spool to prevent premature turning, he sights the target, and then swings the rod up and back with a smooth, forceful motion.
Never taking his eyes off the target, he lets his rod tip whip down to horizontal behind him, then starts to drive it forward with speed and power.
Thumb pressure used to hold the reel spool is released as the rod points toward the target. Very light thumbing will control the lure's flight.


 
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  Bait & Lures: Fly Fishing Artificial Lures
  Bait & Lures: Freshwater Artificial Lures
  Bait & Lures: Natural Freshwater Baits
  Bait & Lures: Natural Saltwater Baits
  Bait & Lures: Saltwater Artificial Lures
  Basic Forward Cast
  Casting: Basic Baitcasting
  Casting: Basic Closed-Faced Cast
  Casting: Basic Fly Casting
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