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Although the information below refers specifically to the single handed fly rod, the mechanics for use with double handed rods are exactly the same, the only difference being, you would add an extra hand to make the cast work more efficiently with the double hander. Why do we need to learn how to Roll Cast?...
Read MoreFor those of you, who I have not yet had the good fortune to meet, my name is Clive Mitchelhill and I am a fully qualified, full time game angling Instructor living in Cumbria (UK), specialising in fly casting and fly fishing techniques. I mention both, because in my opinion they really are two separate...
Read MoreAlso known as the switch cast or accelerated roll cast. Why is the Jump Roll cast more efficient than the Basic Roll Cast? This is because we can now release more line from the water surface, to minimize our anchor and increase the size of our D loop. Let me explain the above statement. At...
Read MoreIn what situation do we need a Single Spey Cast? Although all Spey Casts can be used when there is no wind present, one of the first things to be taken into consideration when Spey Casting, must always be the direction of the wind, if in attendance. Wind direction and the important part it plays...
Read MoreDo we need to restrict ourselves to a Single Spey Cast in an upstream wind situation? The answer is No, as we have alternative options in the form of the Snap T & Circle C casts. Both casts enable us to keep our D Loop on our upstream side if faced with an upstream wind....
Read MoreHow do you remember which cast is for which wind? It’s easy, just remember D/D and this will remind you of the phrase “Double Spey, Downstream wind”. Therefore it is easier to remember that a Single Spey and its counterparts are simply the opposite. As with all Spey casts, the Double Spey can be used...
Read MoreWhat is a Snake Roll Cast? Where would we use a Snake Roll Cast? Why would we use a Snake Roll Cast? These are just some of the questions I am often asked with regard to the Snake Roll Cast, so within this article I would like to address these questions, along with a few...
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