FLY CASTING SECRETS - Unlock Your PERFECT Fly Fishing Cast!

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  • Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
  • Struggling to cast a fly rod? Don't give up - check out this quick and easy to understanding fly casting lesson on the basics of casting a fly rod.
    #flyfishing #flyfishdan #troutfishing #howtocastaflyrod #howto
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    Fly fishing for trout, fly fishing for Cutthroat in the Pacific Northwest has been a passion of mine for the last 40 years. I have spent most of my life fly fishing the great Pacific Northwest to include fly fishing in Alaska, fly fishing in Washington, fly fishing in Oregon, fly fishing in Idaho and fly fishing in Montana. I generally will fly fish and practice catch and release when fly fishing for trout, but I have been known to catch and cook during camping trips to many of my favorite fishing spots. I love to fly fish lakes in the higher elevation, though I have a few lowland lakes that are fly fishing only that are also on my most favorite list. I have a ton experience fly fishing rivers for trout and always enjoy discovering new rivers to fly fishing in and around the greater Pacific Northwest. I am also an accomplished at casting a fly rod - whether it is fly fishing casting for distance, fly fishing casting for accuracy, the double haul, roll cast, tower cast and many more fly fishing casting techniques - I can show you the basics when it comes to casting a fly rod. I also will cover many topics that relate to getting started with fly fishing. From your basic fly fishing setups, flies and fly boxes - we cover all the fly fishing needs for beginners. Thanks for taking the time to tune into FlyFishDan and I hope you consider subscribing to my fly fishing channel. Cheers and FISH-ON!!!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 64

  • @flyguy3827
    @flyguy3827 3 роки тому +6

    Great tutorial Dan - thanks for breaking it down into simple easy to understand terms. Definitely will share this with friends!

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I am very happy to hear it helped - Cheers!

    • @dariuswhite3002
      @dariuswhite3002 Рік тому +1

      ​​@@FlyFishDan when I first learn how to cast I was learning on my lawn in t he front of my house everybody on the block thought and still probably think I was lossing I t lol . I just tell them it better to look dumb now instead of wasting time on the water only to figure out u don't know what u doing. In addition if u learn on the lawn at least u have the basic down pack because one u get on the water u have to learn about how to cast when ur line is water loading .Then thats really gonna get u frustrated if u don't know the basic

  • @LilikoiJoy
    @LilikoiJoy 3 роки тому +6

    That was excellent Dan! I have been thinking about learning how to fly fish and you broke this down so well. I would love to see more of these basics!

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      Thank you Sharon - I appreciate the comments! I will do just that :)). Cheers!

  • @kirilbonev7970
    @kirilbonev7970 5 місяців тому

    Dude, Dan, that intro was CLASS. It was absolute CLASS. Do I need to watch the rest of the video to like it - No. Will I watch it - Hell yea, amazing intro again

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! I appreciate that!

  • @joshrandall7204
    @joshrandall7204 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Dan! This teaches me better to teach my son. Your videos are making my kids’ life better….and if I could give I higher compliment than that I sure would. Please keep the videos coming. You have a talent.

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому

      Thank you Josh, very kind of you to say...I am humbled! Cheers and FISH-ON!!

  • @banjopete
    @banjopete 2 місяці тому

    Top loop, the true test👍

  • @xavierkoontz648
    @xavierkoontz648 7 місяців тому

    Thank you Dan, this is way better than any book I could read.

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  7 місяців тому

      Awesome, I appreciate that!

  • @ryanward58
    @ryanward58 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for tutorial. I need to practice my double haul!

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      You are so welcome! I hope it helped - cheers Ryan!

  • @darkskys163
    @darkskys163 2 роки тому +2

    Really like that you change your angles. Allot of videos only show only one view and I cannot see what is really happening with the fly line. I am currently practicing at a local park. Your video helps a ton.

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому

      Very cool - so glad you find them helpful. Cheers!

  • @bobhammond8067
    @bobhammond8067 3 роки тому +3

    Very nice. A Hardy reel!!!!!

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! That reel already has a good amount of awesome fishing karma :))

  • @CJ-qq4gs
    @CJ-qq4gs 3 роки тому +1

    Great stuff, Dan. I’m really glad to see someone in my locale highlighting Washington state fly fishing. I’ve found the learning curve pretty high not having any friends who fly fish, but I’m determined to catch a fish on a fly rod one day… hopefully sooner than later.

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks CJ - I appreciate the kind words. Keep at it - it's going to happen and you are going to love it! So much fun - Cheers and FISH-ON!!

  • @martinludvik8361
    @martinludvik8361 Рік тому

    Pane klobouk dolů jak říkáme u nás,opravdu parádní instruktážní video.👏👏👏👍👍👍 Díky,díky,díky,fakt bys to mohl hned někde vyučovat.👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🤠🤠🤠

  • @ngocpham8129
    @ngocpham8129 2 роки тому +1

    This is the best.. this is exactly what i did over and over and learnt the double haul from doing it too. Obviously you are alot more professional and control. I lose the control eventually but having said that i only have a couple session of practice and on water

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I hope this tutorial helped and welcome to the sport! You’re going to LOVE fly fishing!

    • @ngocpham8129
      @ngocpham8129 2 роки тому +1

      @@FlyFishDan i already fell in love with fly.... i find it hard to pick up spin gear now

  • @JohnMartin-oh6bf
    @JohnMartin-oh6bf 2 роки тому +1

    If only I could cast like him.

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому +1

      Lots of practice and work on the fundamentals - you got this!

  • @sebastianbenavente404
    @sebastianbenavente404 2 роки тому +1

    Really good video thank you

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому

      I appreciate that - thank you!

  • @brummercp6671
    @brummercp6671 2 роки тому +1

    Good morning Dan! Awesome video. I've been self learning how to flyfish remote alaska. And watching your video certainly helped. I have a question I can't find on the internet yet though, how do you cast a light fly with lots of drag (does not want to fly anywhere) with any distance? I can't cast it further than 15 feet. I can cast a dolly lama over 60 feet. Thanks for your video!

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Check out this video right here...I think it will help. Let me know what you think! ua-cam.com/video/1sVUUuTzfYc/v-deo.html

  • @davesclarow4646
    @davesclarow4646 Рік тому

    Awesome!!!!

  • @ukaszdranka1534
    @ukaszdranka1534 3 роки тому +3

    Hey, I'm Łukasz from Jasło Poland, maybe I could test the equipment with us. I have been loving fly fishing for 30 years. greetings dry fly Jasło 💪

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому +1

      Hello Łukasz from Poland - welcome to my channel! Cheers and FISH-ON!!

    • @ukaszdranka1534
      @ukaszdranka1534 3 роки тому

      @@FlyFishDan could i become a tester

    • @ukaszdranka1534
      @ukaszdranka1534 3 роки тому

      I love fly fishing and I can be your tester

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      @@ukaszdranka1534 thank you for the offer, however I don’t have a line of products at this time. I appreciate it though - cheers!

  • @NBFishing1
    @NBFishing1 9 місяців тому

    From watching these vids I’ve gone from casting 10ft to about 40ft

  • @rodneywhiting4049
    @rodneywhiting4049 2 роки тому +1

    ❤️

  • @kerrilyn2221
    @kerrilyn2221 Рік тому

    I know this is an old vid but I thought I would ask if you include insight into what you do with your line holding hand in another vid? Is there an element of “feel” that you’re looking for? Are you confirming what your cast arm, rigging, etc is doing while casting by feeling weight or pull on the line? Just curious, I’ve been fly fishing for a while, however, I feel like an amateur when I’m fishing. I’ve had lots of success fly fishing but I feel like the credit should be given to the line manufacturers, fly tiers, and the simplicity of fish minds…not my casting or presentation at all. I’ve never taken lessons…so I find it hard to critique my own cast, or to grow and improve.

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  Рік тому +1

      That hand certainly stays busy - the two biggest things you'll be doing with your non casting hand is keeping any slack from happening and stripping in fly line (putting action on the fly). You should be in contact with your fly line 99.9% of the time with your non casting hand. Hope that answers your question!

    • @kerrilyn2221
      @kerrilyn2221 Рік тому

      @@FlyFishDan I usually use the stripping hand for, like u said; stripping and assisting with action…I’m limited to smaller, freshwater creeks and shoreline lake/pond casting (due to my local area here in Canada) and, I feel, it never introduces me to a broader range of casting platforms and requirements. So I always feel like a juvenile and unsure of what to work on with both hands during casting lol. Thanks so much for your feedback. Much appreciated. 🤗

  • @speedbird1598
    @speedbird1598 Рік тому +2

    You look great for your age, this whole time I assumed you were in your late 30s

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I use the cinematic mode on my phone that airbrushes all the wrinkles :))

  • @stevecrawford333
    @stevecrawford333 2 роки тому +1

    almost looks like the forward cast flings the fly up instead of out. is that a good way to look at it?

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому

      Hello Steve! There will be several things that can influence the fly's movement beyond the fly line itself...from the length of leader, wind, weight of the fly, dry or streamer...typically and ideally, the fly will follow the tip of the rod during the cast (in most cases). Hope that helps!

    • @stevecrawford333
      @stevecrawford333 2 роки тому +1

      @@FlyFishDan does it feel like you are casting forwards slinging it up or parallel out if that makes sense

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому

      @@stevecrawford333 that makes sense - typically my fly is running more parallel on a typical cast. I hold my fly rod out from my body and angled away (not completely vertical).

  • @Hey_its_Koda
    @Hey_its_Koda 3 роки тому +1

    Im only on my 2nd try on casting. My line keeps making a bull whipping sound and i got blisters on my right casting hand. This normal?

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому +1

      Hello - this is not normal; the whipping sound is due to the fact that you are coming forward too quickly (and not allowing the line to fully extend behind you or in front of you)...slow your cadence down, let the line fully extend behind you and you will find it much easier to cast. Keep trying - you'll get there! :)) Check out this recent tutorial ua-cam.com/video/hX3dOB8MJRY/v-deo.html

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому +1

      Also - take a look at your grip...you shouldn't be getting blisters...you are likely holding on too tightly and using too much power. With finesse and practice, the line will cast very easy with little effort. Good luck on your practicing - don't give up!

    • @Hey_its_Koda
      @Hey_its_Koda 3 роки тому +1

      @@FlyFishDan ok cool. Ill keep practicing. Ill keep ya updated. Thanks!

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      @@Hey_its_Koda You got this :))

    • @seescorpion0034
      @seescorpion0034 Рік тому

      same problem, my hands are always completly red after flyfishing hahaha

  • @69adrummer
    @69adrummer Рік тому

    This all has similarities to a golf swing.
    A guy really does need to spend some time with an instructor to have that extra set of eyes helping see where the trouble spots are.
    Also, if you're kind of "self taught" maybe there is some foundational things that need to be corrected.
    I'm super frustrated with my fishing. I want to find a clinic or something to "iron out some kinks"

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  Рік тому

      If you work on the basics - you'll get there, just keep at it.

  • @EazyWarrior
    @EazyWarrior 2 роки тому +1

    Shit looks like washington state. But where?

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому

      Thank you for taking the time to watch, I do appreciate it. Some of the best places I’ve discovered is through exploration. My advice is to visit the local fly shops when in town, spend a little money and ask for some advice. That’s exactly what I did! Cheers!

  • @smunns1
    @smunns1 Рік тому

    So, I can see the fly is hooked on the keeper. Are you practicing with an actual fly?

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  Рік тому

      Sometimes - other times it’s a small piece of yarn on the end.

  • @andershedin5557
    @andershedin5557 3 місяці тому

    Please, don’t cast the flyrod, cast the fly!

  • @cachi-7878
    @cachi-7878 2 роки тому +1

    Your step son casts better than you do. Hahahaha!

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому +2

      Totally - he has snatched the pebble out of my hand! :))