Members LWD Posted January 8, 2009 Members Posted January 8, 2009 I'm so new to fly fishing that I don't have a clue about most of it, but a person's gotta start somewhere. I ran across YouTube and was very impressed with this guy's flycasting ability. It's very impressive and so elegant with how he works the line, and he does it so effortlessly. I would have myself tied up like a smoked ham. I was wondering if this is fairly common for fly fishermen that have been at it for a while, or if this guy has exceptional abilities. Does it require a special rod or line? Also, is it practical or just for show? The above is my first attempt to insert a link, in case it doesn't work, here's the full URL.
Micheal Kyle Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 He is Spey casting with a single handed rod. The Voodoo cast looks pretty cool. I love spey casting and would do more of it if I had time. You do not need to know these applications yet, I would work on my Single and the Double Haul plus the roll cast. Good luck and do not hesitate to ask any questions we all had to start out somewhere. Michael To Know People Is To Know Thier Ways!
Terry Beeson Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 What this guy is doing is a lot for show, but does have the advantage of line control and can be useful in some applications. Most of the fishermen I'm associated with use a single or double haul and maybe a roll cast and nothing else in most cases. Now if you need to get under a bush, around a tree, in front of a rock, or have some brush/trees just behind you, there are still ways to cast and you can use some of these techniques. Spey casting is beautiful when done properly. And as I said does have some practical applications. To me, watching it is akin to watching the Chinese acrobats with their sticks with ribbons twirling and such. That's exactly the principle of all fly casting. Whatever the tip is doing, the fly line will "follow"... As for the standard fly fisherman, just get with someone like Michael at BCO or any casting instructor who can show you the standard cast. You'll find that it does become very effortless and you'll soon be casting tight loops. TIGHT LINES, YA'LL  "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
Members LWD Posted January 9, 2009 Author Members Posted January 9, 2009 Michael, I thought all fly fishing rods were single handed...... This is a whole new world, I've held off on fly fishing for the same reason I've avoided golfing, I don't need any more hobbies because of the time or expense. I'm sure the three casting techniques you mention will be plenty, and they are probably all most fly fishermen ever need. I know I'm a long ways off from learning how to Spey cast, if ever, it just really caught my imagination when I stumbled onto that video. Terry, that is exactly what it reminded me of when I saw it, the Chinese ribbon twirlers, very cool. I probably will need to get with a casting instructor at some point, it really helps to have someone to get a jump on the learning curve. Larry
Gavin Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 http://www.ozarkflyfishers.org/education/stlouiscounty.html Might check out the intermediate fly casting class this spring, or any others that interest you. Cheers.
Members LWD Posted January 9, 2009 Author Members Posted January 9, 2009 Gavin, Thanks for the info, I'm well aware of the St. Louis County Parks and Recreation seminars, but sometimes we need to be reminded of what is right in our own backyard. Queeny Park is only about 15 miles from me. I used to attend the Mark Twain Lake crappie fishing seminars there, due to my own self interests at the time. Several of those topics are of interest, especially the Intro and Intermediate to Fly Fishing, provided I can actually commit to 7 nights in all. Last year I did attend a freebie Bass Pro Shop Intro to Fly Tying, and that was useful since it was my first exposure to tying the critters. Larry
Aaron J Scott Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Friggin' Swedes ... think they're sooo great ... There's also , which I caught on Rogue Angels and Moldy Chum a while back. More single-handed Spey and also some two-handed casting, but prettier to look at. Of course, I wish Joan Wulff was my grandma. Michael, next time I'm in the shop, show me how to reach cast. I've keep trying to figure it out but it doesn't seem to work. Save Scratch, Raise Cash. Fish Itch!
Members LWD Posted January 9, 2009 Author Members Posted January 9, 2009 Aaron, definitely prettier to look at.
Micheal Kyle Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 Not a problem For nymphing or dry fly fishing it works great it will make the flies go first. It is basically mending in the air be for the line or fly hit the water To Know People Is To Know Thier Ways!
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