How to Cast a Fly Rod (Fly Casting Basics Explained)

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@vickilove2055 3 ай бұрын

69 yrs around the sun, just learning & I want to do it right

@FlyFishDan 3 ай бұрын

I’m happy to help :))

@dereekoneeill8730 26 күн бұрын

The only way is in the river, note every 6 _ 8 casts, check your fly,1..... check for air nots .....2 check if your fly is on board.3 if you hear a wip sound. stop.... take some line back and feel the rod flex..... wip out and rod flex cast your first 6th..... ..... . You will feel it lol give it time .....1 summer needed.😅

@alec5545 3 ай бұрын

thank you, that tailing loop tip was exactly what i needed to hear!

@FlyFishDan 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@billmarino4360 21 күн бұрын

Thanks, good advice, very clear and straightforward. 10 & 2

@FlyFishDan 21 күн бұрын

Thanks Bill!

@ryanward58 3 ай бұрын

Great vid, solid reminders. I have used some of these tips to help my nieces and nephews. Keep’’em coming!

@ryanward58 3 ай бұрын

And I also experienced a significant difference when I changed out my 15yr old fly line. Crazy how much that helped.

@FlyFishDan 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@FlyFishDan 3 ай бұрын

Makes a huge difference for sure!

@glendart3062 14 күн бұрын

Thank you. I just started today with an orvis encounter 5. I did put quality line on. I found after about an hour that practicing in the dark did wonders. Just feel the rod and string working together.

@FlyFishDan 14 күн бұрын

Good stuff, thanks for sharing!

@TimmThePourArtist 2 ай бұрын

Love the video new to fly fishing I'm 60yrs old and love it that you are very informative thanks

@FlyFishDan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jumpjump2906 3 ай бұрын

Another great vid Dan. Fish on 🎣🎣

@FlyFishDan 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jaober9 Ай бұрын

This is such a well made and presented video...Thanks!

@FlyFishDan Ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@grob25 3 ай бұрын

I knew there was a name for my fly hooking my line. Tailing loop. I am trying to cast too hard. Thank you, again.

@FlyFishDan 3 ай бұрын

You bet! I know this video is pretty basic (for someone absolutely new to the sport), glad you found a little nugget that might help.

@ViralBFC 2 ай бұрын

Awsome video guys!!

@garylaney1333 3 ай бұрын

Another good lesson and I thank you.

@FlyFishDan 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@JoshuaLambPhotography 12 күн бұрын

Excellent video man! Appreciate it

@FlyFishDan 12 күн бұрын

No problem!

@jerryg957 3 ай бұрын

Try and keep fly rod tip in a straight line, that really helped me get the hang of casting, still learning ....

@FlyFishDan 3 ай бұрын

Another great tip when you are first starting out.

@user-go8ck7cx2e 20 күн бұрын

Do you have to put a weight on the line

@jerryg957 8 күн бұрын

@@dillonturner7195 Why you asking me ? Ask Dan the fly guy !

@jarodpyron6992 Ай бұрын

Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

@FlyFishDan Ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@michaelmurray294 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! This video is great 👍

@FlyFishDan 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@newhampshireoutdoornetwork9505 2 ай бұрын

This is a really good video lots of good tips. I wish youtube was around when I learned how to fly fish

@FlyFishDan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks and me too!!

@malcman 13 күн бұрын

Good video. Ty.

@FlyFishDan 13 күн бұрын

You bet!

@michaelv1986 Ай бұрын

thank you !

@FlyFishDan Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@weegamer82 Ай бұрын

I managed to tie my fly to the line for the first time today. Was super impressed with myself And yes every time that cast goes out perfect is so satisfying. And I’ll admit I turn and look at Dad just to make sure he saw it lol!

@FlyFishDan Ай бұрын

Good stuff!

@stevebooher7419 3 ай бұрын

Damn, I still have some fly tying material that I bought at the Morning Hatch back in the mid 80's...still in the original packaging!

@onemorething100 Ай бұрын

Wondering if you can help with a casting problem. I've noticed on my forward cast as it is at the end of the loop it kind of snaps back from basically the leader forward. It's hard to explain but there ends up being a U shape in my leader it doesn't roll out away from me.

@FlyFishDan Ай бұрын

Shoot me an email and I'll see if I can troubleshoot with you - cheers!

@kylemos1088 Ай бұрын

Thanks, started Fly Fishing this weekend from spinning rods and I'm "hooked". Buying a "Greys" fly rod with reel and line this weekend. It's already pre set but the gentleman assured me it's still a really good quality set and I shouldn't be concerned with the quality of the fly line ?

@FlyFishDan Ай бұрын

Awesome! That fly line will work for the first season, but you'll want to upgrade once you think you're going to stick with it. Fly line makes a huge difference in your casting experience (long-term anyway...). Hope that helps!

@kylemos1088 Ай бұрын

@FlyFishDan they are allowing me to test the rigs up before I buy at the back of the premises. I'll rather buy good quality to start- what fly line should I ask for ? Thanks for the help

@cordellkent4790 3 ай бұрын

Dan. Thanks. But, something I have never seen explained before is when I’m watching your reel direction, when the rod is forward the reel is in line, when your rod goes back to ‘10 oclock’ the reel points at (about) 90° to the forward stroke. Is this correct? (65 years old).

@FlyFishDan 3 ай бұрын

I rotate my wrist somewhat on the back cast - it can be a problem if rotated too much. The camera makes it appear to be far greater than it actually is.

@evolve101 Ай бұрын

Yeah i wanna buy one of these... I wonder if it's easier or harder to catch fish though... No idea... This seems zen, though. A salmon with this would be kinda epic actually...

@FlyFishDan Ай бұрын

Once you start - it's hard to stop!

@boazhoucher4771 2 ай бұрын

What sling pack do you have?

@FlyFishDan 2 ай бұрын

I have the Simms sling pack - larger size

@radamus210 2 ай бұрын

I"ve watched so many vids - all these pros, excellent pro-tips .... You know how often they talk about how to get line out? after a dozen vids this one kind of explains it. He's also casting into the current - that's opposite of what others have said to do. It's time time to go outside I think and figure it out.

@dillonturner7195 7 күн бұрын

How are you able to false cast like that with an indicator and multiple nymphs? I’ve been told by multiple people, including the guys at my local fly shop, that you should not try to cast a traditional 10-2 style with a nymph setup that includes an indicator and split shot. Every time I try, a tailing loop forms when I cast forward leading to nasty wind knots. I’m even being mindful of my cadence and allowing the line to fully extend behind me before casting forward. Any advice?

@FlyFishDan 7 күн бұрын

I typically will use a technique called 'water loading' or the 'pick up and lay down' cast when I have multiple flies with an indicator. False casting can be done, but any flaw in the technique...you are tangled. So even after 40 years of doing this myself, I typically will use the pick up and lay down cast when casting a set up like that.

@snakeoiler2921 2 ай бұрын

What rod would you recommend to a beginner

@FlyFishDan 2 ай бұрын

I would recommend a 5 weight, 9' long 4-pc for a starter fly rod for trout. Echo makes a great entry level rod, so does Redington. The Sage Foundation is also a rock-solid choice.

@johnathanoneal6463 2 ай бұрын

What causes my leader to always smack my fly line soon as it hits the ground? Sometimes it happens sometimes it doesn’t.

@FlyFishDan 2 ай бұрын

If it smacks it on the final cast (just before the presentation) then it's a tailing loop caused by using too much force in the cast. If it is stacking up in front of you, look back at your back cast and be sure it fully extends behind you before bringing it forward so the line rolls out nice on the final cast

@joefromcocamo5863 Ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. I just have a question for anybody on here. I just started fly fishing yesterday. Am I supposed to have a nine foot leader and a one foot tippet and cast the fly rod with that? Was out trying on a lake a little while ago and am thinking that this can not be the way. Anybody knows the answer could they put that out, thank you, Joe.

@FlyFishDan Ай бұрын

Hello Joe! When you buy a 9' tapered leader, it is comprised of about 6 feet of tapered line (thick to thin) and the last 3 feet of that tapered leader has a consistent thickness (and is referred to as the tippet section of the tapered leader). The only time you need to 'add' tippet, is when the full leader has been shortened by tying on fly after fly or when cutting out a knot. Hope that makes sense.

@joefromcocamo5863 Ай бұрын

@@FlyFishDan Hey, thanks for replying, been flyfishing for about 4 days so far, I like it, not catching any fish but checking out some really cool rivers and creeks in New York State. Thanks again for replying.

@3runjosh 3 ай бұрын

the videos you point to at the end don't show up. great video though

@FlyFishDan 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Got that fixed!

@NSFishingLife Ай бұрын

You MUST bend your wrist while casting

@NSFishingLife Ай бұрын

If someone tells you not to bend your wrist when (when, not if) you practice, nod your head, thank them for their sage advice, and promptly ignore them. Strangely, the worst place to learn how to cast a fly rod is on moving water, especially when just beginning.

@michaelrebholz9843 7 күн бұрын

you practice wrong and you still cant cast. sorry to tell you that. You have severe casting panic that can be cured. You should start by watching the FlyQ series fly fishing intelligence quotient series. Greetings from Ireland

@FlyFishDan 6 күн бұрын

I challenge you to a cast off! Over 100,000 people I have helped with their fly fishing cast would disagree with you. Your attitude is the exact reason I started my KZfaq channel - wringing the elitist right out of the sport. Cheers and FISH-ON!!

@michaelrebholz9843 6 күн бұрын

@FlyFishDan challenge accepted. Are you making the rules for that cast off ?or me? Do we include double handed rods or not? I m not an elitist, you couldn't be farther from the truth. I m starting a revolution in fly casting. I have the highest level of control in the sport. Have you heard of cool casting? Do we include cool casting, the cubic spey and the half spey too? I invented bonkerspey aka cool casting , if u don't know what that is,, do your homework. What you do does not help people as much as it could. Watch the FlyQ series. Maybe that alone can cure your casting panic.

@michaelrebholz9843 6 күн бұрын

@FlyFishDan oh and I forgot flowcasting spey practice is also from me. Flycasting in flow state

@FlyFishDan 6 күн бұрын

It's important to remember that a collaborative and respectful approach helps everyone learn and grow. Presenting your knowledge with humility and openness fosters a more positive and inclusive environment. Your comments are not in alignment with this sentiment, and you are attempting to discredit someone you don't even know. Attempting to minimize what I am teaching and referring to my style as something that needs to be fixed or 'casting panic' as you call it; lacks basic respect and comes across as arrogant and narcissistic. There are more ways to cast a fly rod - there isn't such a thing as a perfect cast whether you employ your way or mine. Presenting yourself in the way you are to someone you don't even know reinforces the negative perception that this is an elitist sport...and that is exactly the opposite of what my channel represents and why you don't have very many followers despite your proclamation of being an all-knowing innovating revolutionist in the sport. So, with that being said and based on your continued arrogance, I rescind my offer for a cast-off.

@michaelrebholz9843 6 күн бұрын

Lol, coward duck. Great challenger. Big balls. You called me out and not I you. But your reaction only confirms what I say and my skill set. You do not want to cast off. Fact.

@bike4fish241 2 ай бұрын

oh dan, your so cute waving your fish pole. but maybe leave the instruction to certified instructors..... you missed on the number one most important aspect (in my unhumble opinion) which is accelerating to an abrupt stop. after watching you make many casts, i think you could aid your personal casting a lot by focusing on the stopping of the rod, the most essential part of a good fly cast. lefty kher and tim rajeff videos should go to the top of your suggested list.

@FlyFishDan 2 ай бұрын

Nah. I’m doin just fine thanks. Taught many people how to get er done. All good, be kind and FISH-ON!!

@austind9351 2 ай бұрын

@@FlyFishDandon’t listen to the haters this video helped so much! You have yourself a new subscriber 🫡