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#1 Luccio

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 10:39 AM

Im fairly new to fly fishing and was wondering what cast should I learn that will work for most situations.

I was thinking double hull but wanted to know what you guys think.


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#2 fenwickfisher

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 11:45 AM

Depends on what water your fishing on my local tribs here in the east a simple roll cast is generally all that's needed but again depends on the situation
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#3 Shawarma

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 11:57 AM

What waters are you fishing?
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#4 Luccio

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 04:36 PM

I was fishing the Thames last summer for bass to get some practice in. Usually fairly slow moving water. The roll seems like a solid option or the double haul?


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Posted 30 March 2015 - 06:53 PM

It isn't about the speed of the water but the distance you're trying to cast.

Anything other than a roll cast where I fish is next to impossible but if you're trying to get a fly out 80 yards, then sure, double haul. On really windy days hauling is also your friend.

Learn them both so you're equipped to roll, single or double haul to adjust for the various scenarios.

Last thing you want is to false cast all day long so whatever gets the offering to your target in the most efficient and effective way is what you want to use.
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#6 Shmogley

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 09:36 PM

imo the roll cast is the most versatile and terrain friendly cast. once you get good you can make 30+ foot rolls no problem. its also the most common cast i will use. in fact the only time i try to refrain from roll casting is when im fishing dries. but even then if your surrounded by bush its the go to.

 

if youre trying to cast in heavy winds a lot youre gonna want to tighten the loop or employ a single/double haul, but honestly that situation doesnt come up often(for me anyways). your experience may vary ;)

 

if you fish tandem/dropper rigs or with shots on the line(basically things that can cause tangles on tight loops) try to loosen up your loop a bit with a circular/belgian cast. 

 

good examples of all these can be found on youtube.

 

good luck bud


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#7 GuitarBuildingAngler

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Posted 30 March 2015 - 10:05 PM

In my experience, roll casting is the place to start. Once you get a good feel for loading the rod (roll casts), it can help the feel for overhand casting, double haul and a whole bunch of spey casting strokes (even if you are only using a one handed rod).

I roll cast 70% of the time, spey and switch casting strokes 20% and overhand cast 10%. 


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#8 Luccio

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Posted 31 March 2015 - 09:20 AM

Thanks everyone! Looks like the roll cast is the go to!


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Posted 31 March 2015 - 09:24 AM

x2 roll cast, I use it 80% of the time on rivers.


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Posted 31 March 2015 - 09:25 AM


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Posted 31 March 2015 - 11:44 AM

Awesome video ^^


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Posted 31 March 2015 - 02:37 PM

Danooo it didn't matter what cast you use as long a you get out fishing. I'm in the London area and if you are fishing the Thames give me a holler we can work it together
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#13 Swing4Steel

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Posted 31 March 2015 - 06:18 PM

Use the hank Patterson technique. Snap it, then slap it down
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Posted 01 April 2015 - 12:01 PM

Use the hank Patterson technique. Snap it, then slap it down

mend it... mend it... mend it


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Posted 03 April 2015 - 10:19 PM

When you think you've mended enough, mend it again!


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#16 Luccio

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Posted 06 April 2015 - 10:06 AM

Danooo it didn't matter what cast you use as long a you get out fishing. I'm in the London area and if you are fishing the Thames give me a holler we can work it together

Forsure I will! @roughsquare What would you wanna go after?

 

Awesome info everyone mend, mend, mend!


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#17 roughsquare

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Posted 06 April 2015 - 10:35 PM

I went for trout and bass last year but with the Thames in my backyard I want to try for walleye as well this year. I'll be sticking to fly fishing on the rivers. There are a few areas I want to explore more, mostly just north or east of town.

I also head out to the big one in kw and tribs, and I am hoping the same few guys I went with lay year will keep it up... Kit?

What about you?
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#18 Luccio

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Posted 07 April 2015 - 11:49 AM

Walleye on fly, interesting that would be tricking, I would think. Probably just practicing for bass, its fairly easy. Once I get better Id love to give some steelhead or trout a go, maybe even pike.


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Posted 07 April 2015 - 04:29 PM

Don't wait for bass season, I learned on the fly (sorry for the pun) last year but caught more than enough to keep me going
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#20 Luccio

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Posted 07 April 2015 - 04:56 PM

What were you learning on?

 

Don't wait for bass season, I learned on the fly (sorry for the pun) last year but caught more than enough to keep me going


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