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Post by scotton on Jul 22, 2014 9:22:37 GMT -6
I enjoy fly fishing (though I'm not particularly good at it) but my focus is mostly saltwater (again, not good). Because of this, my practice usually involves standing in the front yard on an ice chest double hauling the entire fly line at the neighbor's trash can.
It occurred to me yesterday while I was fishing Zone 1 that I'm practicing the wrong thing. I can't recall the last time I needed a double haul while trout fishing. Half the time I barely have enough line out for a "real" cast. I don't typically see a stream that has more than 10 or 15 feet of back cast room. There are a few dozen trees in Lost Creek that have started growing flies that can back this up.
One thing I struggle with is the fact that most streams have two banks, and I have a 50/50 shot at being on the wrong side for the area I'm trying to fish.
So the new practice regime will consist of:
Roll casting (which I seem to do about 80% of the time at LMF) Side arming Across the body sidearming Left handed roll casting (this is a big one) Casting under trees Mending
I'm planning to do this with my 3 weight, because I consistently take more rod than I need. My 3 wt 7 1/2 TFO would be great at LMF, but I never take it because it doesn't throw 40 yards of fly line. Did I mention I'm a genius?
I'm also going to quit watching videos of guys throwing 80 yard laser beam casts with a 0 weight in hurricane winds.
Just wanted to share what I'm doing wrong in case it helps any other victims of long cast syndrome.
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Post by mirvc17 on Jul 22, 2014 11:34:12 GMT -6
Well at least you've identified your mistakes. That's what I love about fly fishing--always learning something.
Don't forget one more thing to practice (this might be difficult or impossible at home though)...
Lobbing long (12 ft or greater) leaders with heavily weighted flies/split shot. Granted, not particularly difficult, but still good to practice so you're not tangling your rig up.
I've only been to LMF once, but I wished I had spent more time working on Czech nymphing techniques. I found tight lining particularly enjoyable and rewarding on the Pecos last week, not to mention liberating (no strike indicator).
Sadly, I've never cast left-handed...I better practice too.
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Post by breeden3 on Jul 22, 2014 21:32:18 GMT -6
Like you said, no need to double Haul much on that particular river. However, it is a good tool for when you get on a big river, or like you said salt water. And it is kinda cool being able to double haul all the line off the reel with your opposite hand though ......
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