The trick to getting good at casting isn't a secret, high tech, or ground breaking. it's all about practice, practice, practice. Show up at the park, the pond, your backyard – doesn't matter. Rip a ...
Slowing down is a simple tip but not always easy to do. Here is a drill to help you engrain the habit of "less is more" into your casting stroke to give you a better fly cast. Learning to cast a fly ...
The stigma surrounding casting a fly rod is one of the reasons I believe more people haven't transitioned to the sport. To quote so many clients and newcomers I've talked to over the years, "I've ...
They were casting on a soccer pitch that was covered in clover, honing their skills to be used on future trips to the Brule for trout, or the Cloquet for smallmouth bass or maybe a little Douglas ...
Stu Apte, one of the legends of fly fishing, shared what he felt were the most important qualities needed to become a successful fly fisherman. Be accurate. If you can't put the food on the table ...
After getting all your gear and you have mastered learning how to tie a fly, it's time to move onto the next step learning how to cast which can be a challenging one. Like any skill, becoming a true ...
I've had the privilege of teaching classes at Angler's Covey, and one of the more frequent questions I hear is, "What kind of fly rod setup do I need to fly-fish in Colorado?" My responses are as ...
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Start sprucing up your fall fly-fishing with fly-fishing experts Darrel and Michael Martin who will be hosting “The Fundamentals of Fly Casting” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3. The class will ...