Re: Masters

I can't help but to get into this one, just a little.

 

I think you both have excellent points.  

 

Regarding distance casting:  Throwing the whole fly line down here in Florida, when wind permits, doesn't raise many eyebrows among good casters.  Its fairly common to throw most of the fly line when fishing open bays, blind casting or spot casting to fish breaking water.  Very simply - the longer you can throw, the more water you can cover and the more opportunities you'll have.

 

Another good reason  for practicing at long distances....if you practice enough, being able to cast a long line can become almost automatic...you don't even think about it......then, when a fish appears at long range, you can concentrate on accuracy, and avoid struggling to do two things at the same time.

 

As Lefty pointed out a good while back..there are no disadvantages in being able to cast a long line -- only advantages.     

 

My best to you both,

Dusty

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Jeff,

 I do not feel that 80 ft is a 'hail Mary over 110 ft would be a 'show cast'. If you can do it. fine. But most of the Masters I know do not need to do this kind of casting in most cases. The idea of making the controlled cast are a better way to influence your students. Making hooks, and mends catch fish. Making "Show cast" are the results of good casting mechanics, I agree. Small problems can create major flaws in what would be a NICE controlled cast. For the new to this level of casting I will still say make it look good. Make it controlled. I feel that I have nothing to prove by making a 100ft+ cast. Placing the mend around a spot or an hook that lands the fly in the target with the slack where it needs to be is more of show of control and I can teach control.

 ol Al

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