In reply to Post #30
Thanks for the tip mate I'll try it
I did have the discussion that I didn't know what the line was doing, even mentioned watching Paul Whithouse doing what you say on tv. I guess it's all eperience. When 1st letting line out on the cast it really surprised me how much pressure the line was exerting between my fingers to the point it slipped slightly.
Watching Andy cast though, good god, effortless, totally silent, a pleasure just to see it.
Thanks for the tip mate I'll try it
I did have the discussion that I didn't know what the line was doing, even mentioned watching Paul Whithouse doing what you say on tv. I guess it's all eperience. When 1st letting line out on the cast it really surprised me how much pressure the line was exerting between my fingers to the point it slipped slightly.Watching Andy cast though, good god, effortless, totally silent, a pleasure just to see it.
In reply to Post #30
I went out yesterday, Carp fishing only for a few hours but gave myself a hour at the end to try your suggestion, my god, being able to see the line made all the difference. After 3 or 4 goes watching I turned away and the next few casts were spot on.
I ended up with 30' of line out at the end but my technique was faltering by then and I thought it best to stop as my instructor said try 30mins at a time no more. The 30' happened as I was took some line off the reel to try the release a meter at a time but the line slipped in my fingers and I thought just go with it and try it. On the next try false casting I took a load of line off the reel and let some out on the forward and back cast when it felt right and it just worked. I'm not sure if that's how youre meant to do it but it worked for me.
I can't get a lesson until August now, a bit long but plenty of time for pracice and to learn bad habits
I went out yesterday, Carp fishing only for a few hours but gave myself a hour at the end to try your suggestion, my god, being able to see the line made all the difference. After 3 or 4 goes watching I turned away and the next few casts were spot on.
I ended up with 30' of line out at the end but my technique was faltering by then and I thought it best to stop as my instructor said try 30mins at a time no more. The 30' happened as I was took some line off the reel to try the release a meter at a time but the line slipped in my fingers and I thought just go with it and try it. On the next try false casting I took a load of line off the reel and let some out on the forward and back cast when it felt right and it just worked. I'm not sure if that's how youre meant to do it but it worked for me.
I can't get a lesson until August now, a bit long but plenty of time for pracice and to learn bad habits
In reply to Post #32
Seems like a good session if you got that kind of distance on your second go. Glad the sideways stance helped you as much as it does me. A variation on the sideways stance is to close your eyes on the back cast and open them when you think the line is straight out behind you. When it works, it helps me to feel how the rod is loading, which helps with timing the forward cast.
If you release line on the backward cast then the rod will not load. You can still cast out a long way if your timing is good, but you will be dragging line rather than tapping forward crisply. You will also increase your chances of hitting bushes and fences behind you. I started off doing that, it took ages to unlearn.
Hope you are having fun with it. That is the main thing.
Seems like a good session if you got that kind of distance on your second go. Glad the sideways stance helped you as much as it does me. A variation on the sideways stance is to close your eyes on the back cast and open them when you think the line is straight out behind you. When it works, it helps me to feel how the rod is loading, which helps with timing the forward cast.
If you release line on the backward cast then the rod will not load. You can still cast out a long way if your timing is good, but you will be dragging line rather than tapping forward crisply. You will also increase your chances of hitting bushes and fences behind you. I started off doing that, it took ages to unlearn.
Hope you are having fun with it. That is the main thing.
In reply to Post #33
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In reply to Post #33
Strewth, I didn't have time to finish the last post. Thank you once again, I will try and see how I get on. I've spent a few days looking at videos on youtube and there's 1 which stood out as it basically followed everything my instructor di, and in order, it's like it's standardised in the industry (probably is). Anyhow, even the Mrs watched this one and at the end of it she said, 'you struggled to do that, I'll show you, it's not hard' and that's coming from someone who's only interest in fishing is seeing pretty fish! I'm going to take her out and see, she's got good timing so maybe she's right who knows.
Another Q for any fly fishers reading, do you have a pref, vest v say waist pack?
EDIT, said fly casting video, click here
Strewth, I didn't have time to finish the last post. Thank you once again, I will try and see how I get on. I've spent a few days looking at videos on youtube and there's 1 which stood out as it basically followed everything my instructor di, and in order, it's like it's standardised in the industry (probably is). Anyhow, even the Mrs watched this one and at the end of it she said, 'you struggled to do that, I'll show you, it's not hard'
and that's coming from someone who's only interest in fishing is seeing pretty fish! I'm going to take her out and see, she's got good timing so maybe she's right who knows.Another Q for any fly fishers reading, do you have a pref, vest v say waist pack?
EDIT, said fly casting video, click here
In reply to Post #35
Hi Vossy
Good to read that your lesson went well.
I had a short session on Rutland last week from the shore and my casting was a little improved just by taking my time.
I'm struggling to load the rod up enough on the forward cast and release the line at the right time (generally letting the rod fall too far forward before letting the line go, but I may catch something my tw*tting the fish on the head with the line at speed!!)
I did however get my first fish, a fairly small rainbow but it gave a good fight on my lightish kit. Like being a kid again!
I wear a vest even when I wading, it fits high up on the torso (almost to the top of my carp waders) so doesn't get too wet, its only a cheapo one I was bought along with the rest of my kit from Maxcatch so haven't tried a waist pack - https://www.maxcatchfishing.com/packs-vests/403-g-mesh-fly-fishing-outdoor-vest.html
Hi Vossy
Good to read that your lesson went well.
I had a short session on Rutland last week from the shore and my casting was a little improved just by taking my time.
I'm struggling to load the rod up enough on the forward cast and release the line at the right time (generally letting the rod fall too far forward before letting the line go, but I may catch something my tw*tting the fish on the head with the line at speed!!)
I did however get my first fish, a fairly small rainbow but it gave a good fight on my lightish kit. Like being a kid again!
I wear a vest even when I wading, it fits high up on the torso (almost to the top of my carp waders) so doesn't get too wet, its only a cheapo one I was bought along with the rest of my kit from Maxcatch so haven't tried a waist pack - https://www.maxcatchfishing.com/packs-vests/403-g-mesh-fly-fishing-outdoor-vest.html
In reply to Post #36
I'm struggling to load the rod up enough on the forward cast and release the line at the right time (generally letting the rod fall too far forward before letting the line go, but I may catch something my tw*tting the fish on the head with the line at speed!!)
Hi mate, good to hear someone else is learning, it's fun mostly, congrats on the 1st fish 
Yep, I've done that, another of mine, not letting the rod down as the line straightens, ie, follow the line...doh. That video linked below, I was interested in him saying all wrist, all forearm, find your own combo. I broke my scaphoid doing martial arts 30 years ago and it means I have a semi weak wrist, I'm wondering if that's hindering me loading the rod, might have to have a play with that!
I bought a vest, Greys Tail and it just feels wierd everythings so close I can't even focus on it and I'm not sure I like the pockets near my armpits. I guess it's somehing I'll have to get used to, and all those pockets, I can't see me filling them. I watched a video with Tom Rosenbauer on small stream fishing and another somewhere else, quite like the pack he was wearing further down on his waist,
I'm struggling to load the rod up enough on the forward cast and release the line at the right time (generally letting the rod fall too far forward before letting the line go, but I may catch something my tw*tting the fish on the head with the line at speed!!)
Hi mate, good to hear someone else is learning, it's fun mostly, congrats on the 1st fish Yep, I've done that, another of mine, not letting the rod down as the line straightens, ie, follow the line...doh. That video linked below, I was interested in him saying all wrist, all forearm, find your own combo. I broke my scaphoid doing martial arts 30 years ago and it means I have a semi weak wrist, I'm wondering if that's hindering me loading the rod, might have to have a play with that!
I bought a vest, Greys Tail and it just feels wierd
everythings so close I can't even focus on it and I'm not sure I like the pockets near my armpits. I guess it's somehing I'll have to get used to, and all those pockets, I can't see me filling them. I watched a video with Tom Rosenbauer on small stream fishing and another somewhere else, quite like the pack he was wearing further down on his waist,
In reply to Post #1
Hello,
I enjoy a fluff chuck for both Salmon and Trout, I have recently moved and have both on my doorstep.
Not been too successful with the salmon, but had a few nice brownies.
I try not to get to technical with my fly fishing, I just enjoy standing in the river or loch targeting rising fish.
Hello,
I enjoy a fluff chuck for both Salmon and Trout, I have recently moved and have both on my doorstep.
Not been too successful with the salmon, but had a few nice brownies.
I try not to get to technical with my fly fishing, I just enjoy standing in the river or loch targeting rising fish.
I've been fly fishing for bass and seatrout since the mid eighties and had used the same rod and reel till three years ago when I broke the rod and ended up replacing both and I do have a lite trout rod and reel for small rivers .