I just discoverd this old video today..and there are way more video's out on You Tube with so called 'Hip' Music and 'flashy' talk.. This is the best video i've ever seen! Thank you Jim!
Now this is a great video. Such clear precise info. 10 min in and I already have a way better understanding of the mechanics and what I’m doing incorrectly.
Just outstanding teaching! More detailed and straight to the point than any casting lesson I took. Better than any other casting video I’ve seen. So glad I fell upon this one video! A real gem!
Been saving fly casting videos for a couple of months now. This is by far the best one; taught like a class and emphasizing the key points along the way.
I think this is the best fly casting video I have ever seen, it actually explains the hand and arm movements and how the rod should move in your grip and the stops, which is what you need to know if you are going to stand any chance of improving. All other casting videos are rubbish compared to this one IMHO.
What a master class from a class master. They don't come any better than this. If they'll bite for anyone up there, I'm sure they will for you. A belated thank you from a grateful Irish caster who has learned so much from you. RIP
As an instructor I was happy to see Jim hit on the elements of the cast most consistently performed incorrectly by new (and some seasoned) casters. I see ‘all wrist’ and ‘too much elbow’ all the time. The hand must travel in a straight path for the rod tip to do the same. What a gem of an instructional video. It proves the timelessness to proper casting techniques. Saved! I will send this video (and some others) to my students!❤
I'm 56 and learned to fly cast from my uncle and watching other after receiving my first fly rod at age 12. One time on the West Branch of the Delaware my uncle was watching me cast from atop the old bridge at Hale Eddy. I said to him, "how's my casting look?" He said "looks great." I always senesed, however, that there was a heck of a lot of room for improvement. Don't get me wrong, we were both "competent" casters, after all, we caught fish, lol, but we wouldn't of ever won any medals. Fast forward to today and because of viewing videos like Mr. Green's, I've been able to improve my casting immensely. Maybe because I already had a basic education, but these days I can double-haul and throw out nearly as much line with a single hand rod as I do with my doubles whic makes the experience of simply casting that much more rewarding. It kind of reminds me of the Atlantic Salmon video/documentary with Ted Williams in which the "Splendid Splinter" alludes to the idea of the complete experience, taken to another level, where you can get skunked, but rest assured you've done all you could and you're humbled and beaten on the fishe's terms.
so glad to find this movie. I visited Jimmy and Carol in the summer of 2002. I stayed at their house and learned fly casting from them. Of course, my casting skill was dramatically improved by their lesson. I am always honored to have had a great time with them and memories with them stay forever. I appreciate your sharing this video!!!
My Pops got me a 7' Fenwick in the 70's after I broke his bamboo Heddon, lol. I went to Brevard, NC, College, and had some great times with that rod. In 81, my aunt died w/o children and left me enough to buy a 1981 9' Fisher, Fisher now out of biz. Any day mow. i'll get my new Scott, almost 40 years later, No matter, the basics still apply!
Wow. I've looked for/at casting videos for a long time and finally discovered this. I've learned more in the past 20 minutes than I had in all of the other videos combined (many many hours worth). Far and away the best tutorial I've ever seen. I've also had the privilege of taking a casting class with Joe Humphreys. What is noteworthy is that Joe emphasized the 'flick' of the wrist at the end of the forward stroke almost exactly as was shown here. Joe over-dramatized it for emphasis, but it was almost exactly the same movement. Glad I found this, thanks.
I was first introduced to fly fishing as a kid farm pond fishing during the summers in Henderson, North Carolina. My uncle took my brother and I fishing all the time and I recall him catching fish when no one and nothing else was. lol I recall the incredible sounds of giant farm pond bluegill being taken on top water bugs; I had watched him cast so many years that it was as if I knew how to do it as soon as I handed the rod. To this day, I continue to fly fish and enjoy all forms of fishing and the great outdoors thanks to my uncle, Samuel "Gaius" Gregory. Thanks for posting this video. For me, it proved to be a very enjoyable memory of great summers gone by. Many thanks!
Dharma Initiative goes fishing! Thanks for posting this; at first I thought it was going to be a parody but then I got the best instruction I've ever had on the mechanics of the cast.
Incredible that every fly casting lesson I see takes elements of this but never quite the whole thing. I see a few notable casters use his technique to "flip the tip" but its rarely spoken about.
I was introduced to fly fishing by my cousin, who seemed barely interested in getting me past the basics. Fine tuning me was not in his...... Well he cut me lose before then. I watched this video, time and time again, then practiced. That was 5 months ago. Now I can cast my 8 weight when and where I want accurately. Having fun catching fish too.
A superb video. This Gentleman is brilliant at teaching the casting techniques. I have only been Fly Fishing 3 times now and this video helped a lot yesterday and i have improved as a result. I normally do Sea Fishing or other types of Freshwater Fishing so this is very new to me. Thanks for uploading this video. I am watching it a lot in order to improve between practise. Steve in Scotland.
I read that the FF807 was his favorite model, I think he might be using that one in the video. I am fortunate to have acquired several of the old Fenwicks, both fiberglass (first and second generation) and the early graphite ones (HMG, Eagle and Blackhawk). They are all wonderful to cast and fish, and Jim designed all of them. The FF70 and FF75 are my favorite glass models. The graphite HMG and Eagle (805 and 806 are my favs) have just amazing fish-fighting feel, they transfer vibration to your hand so much better than many of todays graphite rods. They are not as durable, but if you are careful, they are very fun, and you can still find them on the used market. I also read somewhere that casting champ Maxine McCormick likes to cast the 6 wt Eagle (yes, the older series designed by Jim Green, not the newer ones). Obviously the Fenwick name of today is just a reference, bought out in name only, and today’s rods with that name are not the same (the Aetos is a good rod for the money, and the Fenglass in the lighter weights are not too bad). Vic Johnson’s book on Fenwick history is worth getting if you can find it.
The best fly-casting video I have ever seen, as others have mentioned. It's a shame Fenwick HMG rods are now made in China. 👎🏼 Still have a few that were made in the USA. 👍🏼
Loved this video. Amusing how he assumes to be speaking to a male audience ("you fellows"), I wonder if any ladies who watched picked up on this too. There is a young lady in there, btw, did you see her right at the end (23:33)?
Glad you liked it! Yes, I saw the girl, but I couldn’t identify her. Since Jim and Carol Green didn’t have kids, I might assume the girl is related to the camera operator.
I just discoverd this old video today..and there are way more video's out on You Tube with so called 'Hip' Music and 'flashy' talk.. This is the best video i've ever seen!
Thank you Jim!
Jim was a great caster and teacher. I spent a lot of time with him casting, testing rods and fishing. I miss him!
This is the best fly casting video I have ever seen.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Now this is a great video. Such clear precise info. 10 min in and I already have a way better understanding of the mechanics and what I’m doing incorrectly.
Just outstanding teaching! More detailed and straight to the point than any casting lesson I took. Better than any other casting video I’ve seen. So glad I fell upon this one video! A real gem!
Been saving fly casting videos for a couple of months now. This is by far the best one; taught like a class and emphasizing the key points along the way.
I think this is the best fly casting video I have ever seen, it actually explains the hand and arm movements and how the rod should move in your grip and the stops, which is what you need to know if you are going to stand any chance of improving. All other casting videos are rubbish compared to this one IMHO.
Yeah he teaches you everything,other vids leave parts out….not Jim green.
What a master class from a class master. They don't come any better than this.
If they'll bite for anyone up there, I'm sure they will for you.
A belated thank you from a grateful Irish caster who has learned so much from you. RIP
I ordered my first fishing rod from Fenwick in 1975 and I was so excited the day I received it in the mail. Love this video
As an instructor I was happy to see Jim hit on the elements of the cast most consistently performed incorrectly by new (and some seasoned) casters.
I see ‘all wrist’ and ‘too much elbow’ all the time. The hand must travel in a straight path for the rod tip to do the same.
What a gem of an instructional video. It proves the timelessness to proper casting techniques.
Saved! I will send this video (and some others) to my students!❤
I'm 56 and learned to fly cast from my uncle and watching other after receiving my first fly rod at age 12. One time on the West Branch of the Delaware my uncle was watching me cast from atop the old bridge at Hale Eddy. I said to him, "how's my casting look?" He said "looks great." I always senesed, however, that there was a heck of a lot of room for improvement. Don't get me wrong, we were both "competent" casters, after all, we caught fish, lol, but we wouldn't of ever won any medals. Fast forward to today and because of viewing videos like Mr. Green's, I've been able to improve my casting immensely. Maybe because I already had a basic education, but these days I can double-haul and throw out nearly as much line with a single hand rod as I do with my doubles whic makes the experience of simply casting that much more rewarding. It kind of reminds me of the Atlantic Salmon video/documentary with Ted Williams in which the "Splendid Splinter" alludes to the idea of the complete experience, taken to another level, where you can get skunked, but rest assured you've done all you could and you're humbled and beaten on the fishe's terms.
Thanks Don Mackey for telling me about Jim Green. This is the best casting information I’ve ever seen.
so glad to find this movie. I visited Jimmy and Carol in the summer of 2002. I stayed at their house and learned fly casting from them. Of course, my casting skill was dramatically improved by their lesson. I am always honored to have had a great time with them and memories with them stay forever. I appreciate your sharing this video!!!
Old but gold. Rarely seen such a good explanation of the basics.
Funny. He casts like my father who passed away 2 years ago at the age of 104. Classic.
My Pops got me a 7' Fenwick in the 70's after I broke his bamboo Heddon, lol. I went to Brevard, NC, College, and had some great times with that rod. In 81, my aunt died w/o children and left me enough to buy a 1981 9' Fisher, Fisher now out of biz. Any day mow. i'll get my new Scott, almost 40 years later, No matter, the basics still apply!
The Steve Rajeff of his time and a great fly rod designer for Fenwick and then Sage, I believe. The inventor of the ferruleless rod.
Wow. I've looked for/at casting videos for a long time and finally discovered this. I've learned more in the past 20 minutes than I had in all of the other videos combined (many many hours worth). Far and away the best tutorial I've ever seen. I've also had the privilege of taking a casting class with Joe Humphreys. What is noteworthy is that Joe emphasized the 'flick' of the wrist at the end of the forward stroke almost exactly as was shown here. Joe over-dramatized it for emphasis, but it was almost exactly the same movement. Glad I found this, thanks.
I was first introduced to fly fishing as a kid farm pond fishing during the summers in Henderson, North Carolina. My uncle took my brother and I fishing all the time and I recall him catching fish when no one and nothing else was. lol I recall the incredible sounds of giant farm pond bluegill being taken on top water bugs; I had watched him cast so many years that it was as if I knew how to do it as soon as I handed the rod. To this day, I continue to fly fish and enjoy all forms of fishing and the great outdoors thanks to my uncle, Samuel "Gaius" Gregory.
Thanks for posting this video. For me, it proved to be a very enjoyable memory of great summers gone by. Many thanks!
Great vid by one of the OGs. Very helpful. Thanks for posting.
No one needs to create anymore casting videos. Just watch this one. This is everything you need to know. And the hat. Need the hat.
Very instructional and straight to the point. If you're having trouble with fly casting watch this video.
The old school masters always know best!
Love this John ! Thanks so much for adding this to your arsenal
Outstanding! The best casting instructional film I've seen, and I've watched so many because I'm a terrible fly caster. Thanks, johnlfield.
Great instruction even now.
Great watch. Had a few Fenwick rods in the 80s. Always superbly finished.
Great (old) video, good instruction of the basics from Jim !
Dharma Initiative goes fishing! Thanks for posting this; at first I thought it was going to be a parody but then I got the best instruction I've ever had on the mechanics of the cast.
KaiTakApproach lol Dharma initiative, that's well funny.
Fantastic tips that i never knew, thank you so much
Incredible that every fly casting lesson I see takes elements of this but never quite the whole thing. I see a few notable casters use his technique to "flip the tip" but its rarely spoken about.
Thank you a lot for uploading this video. Taught me immediately some small mistakes I make sometimes.
Thanks. Magnificent instruction 👍🤩
I was introduced to fly fishing by my cousin, who seemed barely interested in getting me past the basics. Fine tuning me was not in his...... Well he cut me lose before then. I watched this video, time and time again, then practiced. That was 5 months ago. Now I can cast my 8 weight when and where I want accurately. Having fun catching fish too.
You’re welcome Steve. Happy Holidays, John
What a fantastic video on casting lovely ot watch
So glad you enjoyed it!
Sublime tutorial....from an old master.
Way overlooked, way underrated vid
just fantastic tutorial!
Great! Thanks for sharing this, the simplicity is great and even as an experienced caster I enjoyed this.
Cracking lesson, wish I had found it earlier.
A superb video. This Gentleman is brilliant at teaching the casting techniques. I have only been Fly Fishing 3 times now and this video helped a lot yesterday and i have improved as a result. I normally do Sea Fishing or other types of Freshwater Fishing so this is very new to me. Thanks for uploading this video. I am watching it a lot in order to improve between practise.
Steve in Scotland.
great video watched it a few times this guy is awesome
This video is quite important for learn to the fly casting, I think.
I read that the FF807 was his favorite model, I think he might be using that one in the video. I am fortunate to have acquired several of the old Fenwicks, both fiberglass (first and second generation) and the early graphite ones (HMG, Eagle and Blackhawk). They are all wonderful to cast and fish, and Jim designed all of them. The FF70 and FF75 are my favorite glass models. The graphite HMG and Eagle (805 and 806 are my favs) have just amazing fish-fighting feel, they transfer vibration to your hand so much better than many of todays graphite rods. They are not as durable, but if you are careful, they are very fun, and you can still find them on the used market. I also read somewhere that casting champ Maxine McCormick likes to cast the 6 wt Eagle (yes, the older series designed by Jim Green, not the newer ones). Obviously the Fenwick name of today is just a reference, bought out in name only, and today’s rods with that name are not the same (the Aetos is a good rod for the money, and the Fenglass in the lighter weights are not too bad). Vic Johnson’s book on Fenwick history is worth getting if you can find it.
That's what I'm thinking about a good casting experience 😊
The best fly-casting video I have ever seen, as others have mentioned.
It's a shame Fenwick HMG rods are now made in China. 👎🏼
Still have a few that were made in the USA. 👍🏼
Excellent stuff.
this guy is awesome
awesome!!!!!!
I learned fly casting from "Fly Casting-from the beginning"
Brian told me to be here.
Gold.
Elegant
Makes sen. I guess your first few driving lessons wouldn’t be in rush but traffic.
Loved this video. Amusing how he assumes to be speaking to a male audience ("you fellows"), I wonder if any ladies who watched picked up on this too. There is a young lady in there, btw, did you see her right at the end (23:33)?
Glad you liked it! Yes, I saw the girl, but I couldn’t identify her. Since Jim and Carol Green didn’t have kids, I might assume the girl is related to the camera operator.
Looks a bit like a ghost note while drumming. :)
Master fly fisherman chris j compton is this guys mentor ? Compy the best ever
once again... a fly casting video in zero wind !! funny ..