Fishing: How To Fish: Basics
FAQ: Is fly-casting more difficult than other types of casting?
Fly-casting is different but not unduly difficult. It is not as intuitive as other types of casting, but with practiced attention to a few basics, it can be learned in an afternoon. However, like chess, although the moves can quickly be learned, a lifetime may be spent truly mastering the intricacies and possibilities. A casting lesson from a qualified instructor will shorten the learning curve dramatically. There are also some good videos on the subject . Short periods of practice (30 to 40 minutes) two to three times a week generally produce the best results in the shortest amount of time.
Fly-casting is different from "regular" casting because of the physics involved. In spin and bait casting, you cast the lure or bait and the line follows along for the ride. In fly-casting, you are casting the line and the fly follows along for the ride.
With spin or bait casting you either have a lure or some other weight on the end of the line. With a quick flick of the wrist this weight bends (loads) the rod, and then the rod unloads hurling the weight or lure out towards the target.
With fly-casting, the weight on the end of the line is virtually non-existent. Flies weigh almost nothing. So, the weight of the fly line is used to load the rod. Because the fly line weight is distributed over a larger area and is not concentrated just at the tip, the casting motion required is different. Instead of a quick flick of the wrist, a slower, longer move, often called "accelerating to a stop", works best.
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