I think the real test of a casters distance ability, is to be able to cast a full line, while sitting down on the pontoon of an Ark, next to another guy, whose also casting. Using a 5 or 6 wt, with a 20 foot leader, and three flies spaced a meter apart. If you can get a full line out in those circumstances, then youre good.
Originally Posted by
core fly
I had the exact conversation with Mark yelland this past weekend.
I think many clients believe they can cast and dont like to be told what to do when it comes to casting.
Most people say they can cast a full line,but as we discused this past weekend,put him waist deep in a river or flats and he struggles.
Casting a long line is hard sometimes,but its when you have other factors involved that makes it damn right difficult,and that is when a good caster comes into his own.
I think if you cant at least pick up half a flyline of the grass or water and give one haul to get it out you are not a good distance caster.
Disclaimer.... none of my posts are intended to be "expert advice"..just opinions from someone who is willing to help where he can.
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