I have said this before. Paul's ability to focus in on the essential elements of casting and then convey those thoughts with clarity to us mortals is absolutely remarkable. His generosity in sharing his knowledge is truly appreciated. Thank you Paul!
wow ive watched so many videos teaching myself over the last year and in one day watching your videos ive increased almost 30 feet over a week of practice you sir are a treasure
@@OdinsChosen208 it sounds like it’s going well now!! There are some longish videos here talking distance with Nick. Running through those, with the relevant exercises, should see you well on your way! It’s mostly about doing the simple stuff really well. Which is hard 😆 but you end up with a very “clean” stroke.
Just watched more of this vid and you are actually using economy of motion techniques giving you maximum efficiency and power from minimum effort , your stances also give you power from your slight twist from the hips , like two meshing cogs gaining power from the ground upwards , the wrist snap also adds power , just like Wing Chun techniques , your the master of fly casting , lol . All the best , David.
@@davidhaddon2854 interesting stuff David. I just watched a video on Wing Chun! Being centred is very important in fly casting. And it’s certainly all about efficiency of movement. 😎
Paul its a Wing Chun move called a Fun Sau , outward chopping hand , a yang technique as are all strikes , all the best , David. PS like all your vids even the older ones.
It’s a very good point and I think that the pause should be introduced very early on, because people ingrain the “bouncing” of the line hand, and then have to unlearn it. Which is unnecessary. I’m sure it came from, or at least was popularised by, Mel Krieger. I learned a lot from Mel and I cherish the time I spent with him. He was perhaps the finest instructor I’ve ever met. To get someone started it’s fine using “downup” - as in “one word”. But pretty soon you have to move on from that because it very quickly becomes inhibiting. For me it’s where flycasting instruction truly begins and not ends.
Priceless tutorial Paul. Definitely Sexyloops its the place for my next question, and provably the answer it's already there. Please send link if so. Thank you! I'm a Switch fly rod caster from the surf at full time, anyway... I like when you mention ''line speed comes from bottom hand.'' Same here when using Switch fly rods or TH Fly rods. -If I want speed, comes from my hand under the reel -if I want power, I push from the hand above the reel How important its the hand grip on a single hand fly rod to generate power or speed at will, when hauling? Thank you again Paul for the work and sharing. best mag
Hi Mag, definitely not my area of expertise! I’m having a 15’ rod build at the moment to (finally) learn it - I’ve never had much fishing use for them but I would like to learn now. However some of the guys on the Board know it inside out. www.sexyloops.co.uk/theboard/ I’ve learned most of what I know about casting from 20 plus years on the Board. In fact there was a top/bottom hand discussion again recently www.sexyloops.co.uk/theboard/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3552 With regards the Single Hander, it’s actually quite complicated because undoubtedly most of the speed comes from the rod (and in particular leverage), far less from the haul, but work-wise, it should feel that most of our effort is coming from the haul. Teaching-wise I teach think “heavy” with the rod and fast with the haul, but even then the haul needs to have feel. “Feel for the line weight with the line hand” etc. That casting drill with the line laid starting on the water/grass is a good one. Are you fishing for Stripers? Cheers, Paul
@@stephenwelham absolutely. This week I’m posting a follow up video to the shooting line video in the manual, with some things to try. I’ll post that on Tuesday 👍
Phew, that’s a question!! Not essential. It does work and one of the best French Nymphers I know does, or can, double haul the rig. But most of the time not at all really. I love FNing and it’s highly skilled, but “fly casting” skilled it is not.
Any news on the spring balance film to show the pressure you can put on a fish with different rod angles? Showing my age I'm sure you will have something digital. I'd be interested to see the rods you develop from the low line weights to the rods for big saltwater fish.
Hi after watching your video I immediately subscribed any chance you can tell me what kind of gear you have there? Thanks! I only caught one fish fly fishing and I intend to learn more about this craft. Definitely not easy as a beginner.
Hi Jeremy, ok I’m not sure where you are fishing but we have a website and here are some links: flycasting www.sexyloops.com/flycast/introduction/ A beginners’ teaching from 20 something years ago (which I haven’t read for as long either :) ) www.sexyloops.com/beginners/lesson1/lesson1.shtml and a discussion board here www.sexyloops.co.uk/theboard/ It’s not easy I know. But it’s gets easer and it becomes an obsession. 😎 The tackle here is a 6WT. Cheers, Paul
@@SexyloopsTV thanks sir, I’m already obsessed. I will look into it. I know your teaching here is intermediate but I feel it will help with the mistakes I have. With your cadence I probably have figured out the timing.
@@SexyloopsTV we are based at Winterpeg Canada! Canada 🇨🇦 it’s frozen 🥶 right now our lakes, but I like to start early practicing those double hail can’t hurt I guess.
@@jeremydelarosa7605 too cold for me 😀 I’ve spent quite a few summers in Canada however! In the link above it can be a good plan to go through the first videos in sequence up to and including the Double Haul. Most people seem to practise at first with far too long a line. Learning to truly control a short line first (say 10-20’ of flyline) makes everything very much easier and often that’s a river fishing distance anyway!
Hi Cris, usually I have a bit of yarn on the end. This is because when practising it’s possible to push casting harder/tighter than you would normally fish - and that’s a recipe for a fly in the nose, or a collision with the rod tip! I also have dry flies with the hook cut at the bend for accuracy and Poppers and Clousers cut the same way. But mostly I throw with fluff.
Man best haul video I’ve seen.
I have said this before. Paul's ability to focus in on the essential elements of casting and then convey those thoughts with clarity to us mortals is absolutely remarkable. His generosity in sharing his knowledge is truly appreciated. Thank you Paul!
wow ive watched so many videos teaching myself over the last year and in one day watching your videos ive increased almost 30 feet over a week of practice you sir are a treasure
Big improvements!! Well done 💪💪😊
@@SexyloopsTV i wasnt casting very far to begin with lol
@@OdinsChosen208 it sounds like it’s going well now!! There are some longish videos here talking distance with Nick. Running through those, with the relevant exercises, should see you well on your way! It’s mostly about doing the simple stuff really well. Which is hard 😆 but you end up with a very “clean” stroke.
@@SexyloopsTV ive watched them all and they are a big part of the distance gain from about 45 to about 80 now
@@OdinsChosen208 that’s excellent!!! 👍👍👍
Just watched more of this vid and you are actually using economy of motion techniques giving you maximum efficiency and power from minimum effort , your stances also give you power from your slight twist from the hips , like two meshing cogs gaining power from the ground upwards , the wrist snap also adds power , just like Wing Chun techniques , your the master of fly casting , lol . All the best , David.
@@davidhaddon2854 interesting stuff David. I just watched a video on Wing Chun! Being centred is very important in fly casting. And it’s certainly all about efficiency of movement. 😎
Best instructional video on the DH I’ve seen. “Excellent”doesn’t go far enough. Thank you for it, the explanations and drills.
Thanks Carol. You’re very kind 😊
A milestone video. Absolutely fantastic. Ciao Paul
Best casting instruction ever.
Thank you!!
A brilliant explanation and exhibition Paul.
That boat has a lot of hang ups!! I can relate…love it!
You have a beautiful cast form! And great video!
Thanks John! 😊
I love how efficient his casting is, and what a jumbled pile of fishing crap his boat is!😆. Legend👍
@@tippydaytona4900 haha everything is exactly where it should be 😝
Paul its a Wing Chun move called a Fun Sau , outward chopping hand , a yang technique as are all strikes , all the best , David. PS like all your vids even the older ones.
@@davidhaddon2854 Thanks David! 😎
Awesome info
Thanks for sharing. I’m surprised that you get any line out with all that stuff on the floor. Thanks 🙏
Thank you very much for this... great information. This helps connect some of the missing pieces.
Damn, this has got me fired up for some casting lessons!
Great instruction....thanks for the tips...
Awesome video!
Thanks for sharing Paul.
Always worth another look .
Nice video Paul - thanks 👍
Great advice as always, Paul!
Thanks very much, really helpful.
Wonderful
Love this……
Thanks Charles 😎
Nice view. What a way to spend mco. Wish i could practice my cast. Dont have friends to spot.
Wow a lot to take in here but will give it a try.
Paul,the only One to point out the pause after the haul while the line rolls out. Everyone else is going on about the down-up motion.
It’s a very good point and I think that the pause should be introduced very early on, because people ingrain the “bouncing” of the line hand, and then have to unlearn it. Which is unnecessary. I’m sure it came from, or at least was popularised by, Mel Krieger. I learned a lot from Mel and I cherish the time I spent with him. He was perhaps the finest instructor I’ve ever met. To get someone started it’s fine using “downup” - as in “one word”. But pretty soon you have to move on from that because it very quickly becomes inhibiting. For me it’s where flycasting instruction truly begins and not ends.
Brilliant :-)
nice my bro
Priceless tutorial Paul. Definitely Sexyloops its the place for my next question, and provably the answer it's already there. Please send link if so. Thank you!
I'm a Switch fly rod caster from the surf at full time, anyway... I like when you mention ''line speed comes from bottom hand.''
Same here when using Switch fly rods or TH Fly rods.
-If I want speed, comes from my hand under the reel
-if I want power, I push from the hand above the reel
How important its the hand grip on a single hand fly rod to generate power or speed at will, when hauling?
Thank you again Paul for the work and sharing.
best
mag
Hi Mag, definitely not my area of expertise! I’m having a 15’ rod build at the moment to (finally) learn it - I’ve never had much fishing use for them but I would like to learn now. However some of the guys on the Board know it inside out. www.sexyloops.co.uk/theboard/ I’ve learned most of what I know about casting from 20 plus years on the Board. In fact there was a top/bottom hand discussion again recently www.sexyloops.co.uk/theboard/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3552
With regards the Single Hander, it’s actually quite complicated because undoubtedly most of the speed comes from the rod (and in particular leverage), far less from the haul, but work-wise, it should feel that most of our effort is coming from the haul. Teaching-wise I teach think “heavy” with the rod and fast with the haul, but even then the haul needs to have feel. “Feel for the line weight with the line hand” etc. That casting drill with the line laid starting on the water/grass is a good one.
Are you fishing for Stripers?
Cheers, Paul
Like That!
LOL That boat though
How about shooting line backwards then a forward cast
@@stephenwelham absolutely. This week I’m posting a follow up video to the shooting line video in the manual, with some things to try. I’ll post that on Tuesday 👍
Is the DH important (or even effective) for Euro nymphing with a 20 ft French leader on a level nymph line and weighted nymphs, both light and heavier
Phew, that’s a question!! Not essential. It does work and one of the best French Nymphers I know does, or can, double haul the rig. But most of the time not at all really. I love FNing and it’s highly skilled, but “fly casting” skilled it is not.
Halo BRATE, The Best Regards from SRBIJA...!
Any news on the spring balance film to show the pressure you can put on a fish with different rod angles?
Showing my age I'm sure you will have something digital.
I'd be interested to see the rods you develop from the low line weights to the rods for big saltwater fish.
Yep I’ll see what I can do. I’m off next week for ten days filming in another jungle. I’ll try to do it before I go. Otherwise when I come back!
Let’s see you do a doulble haul with 8” pike flies????
I’ll do a video on casting big flies soon. It’s a good topic.
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Hi after watching your video I immediately subscribed any chance you can tell me what kind of gear you have there? Thanks! I only caught one fish fly fishing and I intend to learn more about this craft. Definitely not easy as a beginner.
Hi Jeremy, ok I’m not sure where you are fishing but we have a website and here are some links: flycasting www.sexyloops.com/flycast/introduction/
A beginners’ teaching from 20 something years ago (which I haven’t read for as long either :) ) www.sexyloops.com/beginners/lesson1/lesson1.shtml and a discussion board here www.sexyloops.co.uk/theboard/
It’s not easy I know. But it’s gets easer and it becomes an obsession. 😎 The tackle here is a 6WT. Cheers, Paul
@@SexyloopsTV thanks sir, I’m already obsessed. I will look into it. I know your teaching here is intermediate but I feel it will help with the mistakes I have. With your cadence I probably have figured out the timing.
@@SexyloopsTV we are based at Winterpeg Canada! Canada 🇨🇦 it’s frozen 🥶 right now our lakes, but I like to start early practicing those double hail can’t hurt I guess.
@@jeremydelarosa7605 too cold for me 😀 I’ve spent quite a few summers in Canada however! In the link above it can be a good plan to go through the first videos in sequence up to and including the Double Haul. Most people seem to practise at first with far too long a line. Learning to truly control a short line first (say 10-20’ of flyline) makes everything very much easier and often that’s a river fishing distance anyway!
Do you have a fly on the line when you’re practicing your casting?
Hi Cris, usually I have a bit of yarn on the end. This is because when practising it’s possible to push casting harder/tighter than you would normally fish - and that’s a recipe for a fly in the nose, or a collision with the rod tip! I also have dry flies with the hook cut at the bend for accuracy and Poppers and Clousers cut the same way. But mostly I throw with fluff.
Curious as to what line you are using??
Hi Brent, it’s the SA Mastery Expert Distance #5 (comp version) on the SL HT Instructor 6.
@@SexyloopsTV thank you.
@@SexyloopsTV Would you use it for distance/demo/competition casting or for fishing as well?
@@paulobainz1210 Fishing. Absolutely!
@@SexyloopsTV do you often underline your rods? Or is it all situational?
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