how to fly fish, steps One - Three
Introduction to Forming a Fly Casting Loop + Line Control and Casting Efficiency + Casting in the Wind and at Distance --> Small Stream Fly Fishing --> Mastering the Art of Fly Fishing
Step One: Forming a Loop
The most basic motion in fly casting is bringing the rod to a
stop after it has been accelerated. This “stop” transfers the energy
stored in the rod to the fly line, and allows the formation of the
recognizable, classic fly casting loop, which delivers the fly to its
target.
Through
a hands-on demonstration of fly casting mechanics, fly line
construction and the tapering of the leader you will understand the
energy transference of your equipment and how it leads to a perfect fly
cast. You’ll also learn how proper stance, grip and arm position can
increase your fly casting efficiency and relieve potential fatigue.
As the fly casting lesson progresses, we build a solid
foundation. This foundation will allow you to be effectively fly
casting in weeks, not years. Our whole process is carefully laid out
so that each step is an attainable building block that keeps learning
both fun and challenging. Bring your fly casting to the next level so
that your fishing buddy or guide is blown away the next time you go
out! This can happen in just three weeks, we promise!!
Step One Curriculum
- Equipment Terminology and Assembly
- Understanding Equipment Balance
- Body position and grip
- The 7 Steps of the 7 Minute Practice Session
- Double your line
- Straighten the line
- Push the button, the magic of the "Squeeze."
- Catching the 'J'
- Horizontal Hover
- Climb the Ladder
- Stop and Drop
- The Perfect Straight Line Fly Cast!!
- Practice with Two More Feet
- Practice, Practice and Practice
Step Two: Efficient Casting
In the second lesson your
instructor will impart to you a deeper understanding of rod and line
control so that you can shoot line and cover more water. A review of
the fly cast and its components will lead to an evaluation and
solutions for standard problems encountered by all fly fishers, such as
tailing loops, snapping off flies, wind knots and piling line.
You’ll learn techniques for greater accuracy and will begin to cover
some of the specialty casts, such as the roll cast and single Spey,
that allow you to perform when back cast space is at a premium. We'll
teach you the essential fly fishing knots so that you can rig and
repair your own leaders, as well as provide insight into the gadgets
that professionals carry in their vests. An overview of the different
types of flies that we fish with, and the insects or other foods that
they imitate, will impart to you a practical knowledge of “matching the
hatch.”
Step Two Curriculum
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We add the Style of Professionals
- Up Squeeze Down Squeeze
- Warm up with 7 Drill from Step One.
- Practice with Two More Feet
- Practice with Two More Feet till Head off Reel
- Stop and Drop
- Stop, Shoot and Drop
- The Roll Cast
- The off Shoulder Roll Cast
- Shooting line in a Single Spey
- Practice, Practice and Practice
Step Three: Distance Fly Casting and Casting in the Wind
Your final casting class is devoted to casting in the wind
and at a distance, learning to read water to achieve an effective
presentation, and understanding specialty casts that allow you to
change the shape of your fly line in the air.
A more thorough understanding of casting dynamics
will enable you to add more power and line speed to your loops. The
single and double haul casts, coupled with the power of the stop and
aiming of loops, will lead to your mastery over wind and distance.
Step Three Curriculum
• Single Haul
• Double Haul
• Casting in the wind
• Casting for distance
• Specialty casts - reach cast, curve cast, tuck cast etc.
• How to get a good drift
• How to read a trout stream or a bonefish flat
• Hooking, fighting, landing, and releasing fish
Leland Sonoma 8 foot Five Weight 2-Piece Fly Rod
This is the outfit that our instructors use to teach casting classes,
and that our students get to take home after our twice-monthly Rod and
Reel Days at the Ranch in Sonoma.
We've designed the Sonoma to respond best to the modern, compact
casting stroke that we teach at the Ranch. When used with this stroke,
the Sonoma is one of the most precise, accurate, and enjoyable dry fly
rods we've ever fished.
While it's designed to be the best fly rod to learn to cast on, we've
seen how this rod will make fans of experienced casters as well:
everyone on staff at Leland is crazy for it. Packaged in a cordura tube
with a Leland Sonoma Ranch 5/6 Reel and an Airflo Velocity fly line for
$395, this outfit is impossible to beat.
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Practice the fly casting skills from
Steps 1-3 and you'll be ready for
Step 4 Small Stream Fly Fishing.
Specifications:
How do I sign up?
1.
Purchase this class online in your shopping cart, and
we will call you to confirm your place in the class.
2. Or, if you prefer,
call the Leland Fly Fishing Ranch at 707.939.6910
or email LelandRanch@flyfishingoutfitters.com
