How Far do I Need to Cast?

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  • How Far do I Need to Cast?
    Far enough to get it to the fish. In this video I talk about how far you need to cast and the importance of speed and accuracy in fly casting. A lot of people are surprised to learn that speed and accuracy are much more important than distance when it comes to catching fish on the fly.
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  • @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing
    @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing  3 роки тому +42

    Just far enough to reach the fish!

    • @lakeratatouille
      @lakeratatouille 3 роки тому

      Just picked up fly fishing this year, caught my first bass on a grub at very low twilight less than a foot from the bank I was standing on lol.

  • @marcelsilveira1117
    @marcelsilveira1117 3 роки тому +21

    I’ve been fly fishing a long time in different places and this is one of the best pieces of information on casting I’ve ever seen. All of you out there that are just starting or have never fished in the salt, Alvin is spot on with all of this.

  • @raytribble8075
    @raytribble8075 Рік тому +2

    Brother your laugh cracks me up… life is too darn short not to be happy!
    The who saltwater fly fishing thing is shiny brand new to me. As mentioned in another of your videos I have been a 4-5 wt. Rocky Mountain trout guy for 45 plus years… so I pick up so much from you videos… non of us are too old to learn more and I appreciate you sharing the wealth of knowledge you have sir!
    Also… you have to show me that 100 foot into the backing cast 4 fish on 1 hook technique… I swear I knew that dude fishing the Henry Fork back in the 80’s lol

  • @torrey8261
    @torrey8261 3 роки тому +9

    I know how you feel about people and their 20 false casts. It kills me! This video sure helps me feel better about only being accurate at 40ft or less for saltwater trip this summer. In fact the video is so good I gave it 3 thumbs up 😁

  • @gregs2509
    @gregs2509 Рік тому +1

    The short game is the money game! Absolutely no doubt about it! I'm 67 yo and had a fly rod in my hand since well before I was allowed to drive. The vast majority of catches have been under 30 feet. Just like hunting- sneak up a little closer before you pull the trigger.

  • @mikekuczynski1552
    @mikekuczynski1552 3 роки тому +4

    Alvin, great advice . I learned a long time ago salt water fishing that speed and accuracy pay big dividends. Pick up once cast , bam 💥

  • @JeremyAndersonBoise
    @JeremyAndersonBoise 3 роки тому +2

    Watching me cast can be ugly, but after only a decade of doing it I could already hit a pie plate at 30 feet in one back-cast, 90% of the time. Not a dinner plate, a pie plate. It has served me pretty well since then. Alvin calls out the right attributes of a "good" cast in the right order, of course he does. Digging the channel, Captain Alvin, thank you.

  • @MrTspeeds07
    @MrTspeeds07 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve only been fly fishing for a few years. When I first started I was so worried about distance. My biggest fish to date ate the fly at my feet LOL 32 inch freshwater snook

  • @cepaasch
    @cepaasch 3 роки тому +4

    Alvin you are very correct in needing accuracy over distance. Almost never need a cast over 50'. If you can, that's great but a lot of people start getting tailing loops and their cast just goes to hell when they try to cast any further than that.

  • @ChrisGarcia-pr8kg
    @ChrisGarcia-pr8kg 3 роки тому +2

    GREAT ADVISE!!! Thanks as always Alvin. Let's go get some Reds! Seriously - I'll email y'all.

  • @michaelburk9171
    @michaelburk9171 Рік тому

    Thanks Alvin. Sometimes moving the boat or wading in a bit closer is the way to go.
    A time where a long cast can be helpful is covering lots of open water searching for fish. If you have a target then closer is better

  • @corymckee4848
    @corymckee4848 3 роки тому +4

    I️ enjoyed this video Alvin! Your videos are really fun to watch.

  • @malur1
    @malur1 3 роки тому +6

    "Put the fly in the water!" - Best quote hahahaha

  • @gspdude7183
    @gspdude7183 3 роки тому +3

    Being a new fly fisherman this video makes a lot of sense. I was so worried about trying to throw all the fly line out like a dummy lol Heck I've even thought to myself I'll never be able to go on a guided saltwater trip so this makes me feel much better. Great video!

  • @scotternest1553
    @scotternest1553 3 роки тому +1

    Flies on the water catch fish. Closer helps to minimize multiple currents and helps control drag. Accuracy matters! Good discussion.

  • @jimaylsworth8145
    @jimaylsworth8145 3 роки тому +1

    Four stroke limit. Great advice.

  • @jeffkreager7717
    @jeffkreager7717 3 роки тому +1

    Alvin speaks the truth.

  • @JohnDozierSr50
    @JohnDozierSr50 3 роки тому

    Thank you for that information. Getting older so long long cast a little tuff. Thanks Alvin

  • @ethanemery5535
    @ethanemery5535 3 роки тому

    Another great video Alvin. I agree 100%, accuracy is king!

  • @WhiteBuffalo032
    @WhiteBuffalo032 3 роки тому +1

    Great stuff!

  • @philj7169
    @philj7169 3 роки тому +3

    Agree! Found out after mistake after mistake the less false casts I do the more accurate I am! Wish I had that advice years ago when I first started. But I think by working through the mistakes made me overall better. As normal good stuff!

  • @sean-nola
    @sean-nola 3 роки тому +1

    Another insightful video! Thank you!

  • @ircb84
    @ircb84 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Alvin! Thank you for those tips on casting, I'm somewhat new to fly fishing too.

  • @JohnJonelis
    @JohnJonelis 3 роки тому +1

    Great lesson!

  • @tgwsci
    @tgwsci 3 роки тому +1

    Great short video, thanks for the explanation!

  • @markstrempel4747
    @markstrempel4747 3 роки тому +2

    Great advice thanks

  • @Swamp-Fox
    @Swamp-Fox 3 роки тому +1

    Sage advise! Gotta get working on my speed & accuracy. Great video!

  • @andy1or2
    @andy1or2 3 роки тому +1

    I liked the way this guy presented some very good info a lot ..;) keep it up ...!

  • @tomcairns4223
    @tomcairns4223 3 роки тому +1

    Great instruction. Thanks

  • @bobnery
    @bobnery 3 роки тому +3

    That fiber optic lamp needs to be on in these vids!

  • @Capt.JorgeMoran
    @Capt.JorgeMoran 3 роки тому +2

    LOL 🤣🤣🤣 That outro!

  • @BustaNAugusta
    @BustaNAugusta 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent advice for a beginner like me! Also, the bonus commentary at the end is a great touch...improving your other craft!

  • @smithhouse2007
    @smithhouse2007 3 роки тому +1

    Great advice and absolutely spot on. The only add I would suggest is to also work on an accurate backcast for sight fishing reds. It fits right in with speed and is way easier than going across your body (or off hand). Plenty of times the wind is on my strong side and this is the best I’ve found for dealing with fish that show up there.

  • @TonyTredway
    @TonyTredway 3 роки тому +1

    Love it. The Redfish game can often be 10 to15 foot Ninja Flips as we call them. Being accurate wins every time. Would love to get on your boat one day.

  • @OpportunityFishing
    @OpportunityFishing 3 роки тому +1

    Accuracy for the win! Last year I took up fly fishing for Carp due to staying close to home because of covid. Had a blast figuring them out and my accuracy improved a ton!

  • @articchar-lf
    @articchar-lf 3 роки тому +1

    Wise piece of advice here Alvin. Are you going to show how to tie that single hook guide fly to catch four fish in two strips?
    Seriously, learning to find where your target hang out and what it wants to eat is even more important than casting. That's why I don't practice in my backyard. Most times I have to back off because I'm stepping on them!
    Get that fly in the water! ...not in the air, not in a drag and fish free lawn. LOL

  • @basheerbenhalim1580
    @basheerbenhalim1580 3 роки тому +1

    Between your videos and Harry Spears how to build your own skiff, I am getting amped up for some fishing this spring and summer!

  • @DML575
    @DML575 3 роки тому +1

    True dat 👍

  • @tribesc8762
    @tribesc8762 3 роки тому +1

    Send it!!!!

  • @chunkylover54
    @chunkylover54 2 роки тому

    ive gotten into fly fishing with a tenkara rod so i can only get about 25 ft or so. i am having a blast catching fish and being outside so im happy. one day ill figure out how to fly fish with a western rod.

  • @eriklarsen2021
    @eriklarsen2021 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, people can cast past 20ft? Man I really need to work on my casting.😊
    Couldn't agree with you more on all of this. Great video.

  • @brian1708
    @brian1708 3 роки тому +4

    Hahahhaha, great post credit scene!

  • @johne999
    @johne999 3 роки тому

    Nice to see Mr. CT!

    • @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing
      @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing  3 роки тому +1

      I was wondering if anyone would notice. Miss that dude!

    • @johne999
      @johne999 3 роки тому

      @@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing Me too!

  • @OwenWilliamsPhD
    @OwenWilliamsPhD 3 роки тому

    Excellent advice from the master! Around 8:20, did you see that bass hit on the pause as the caster chewed his thumb? Classic case of us thinking we need to manipulate the fly constantly when the fish really wants to eat the dying prey

  • @jimholland1592
    @jimholland1592 2 роки тому +1

    Man oh man thank you👍
    ☕️☕️

  • @kandiecandelaria3134
    @kandiecandelaria3134 2 роки тому +1

    Still learning about casting….. can usually cast 20-25’. Hoping for a little bit more!

  • @thereallevel27
    @thereallevel27 3 роки тому +3

    My buddy and I made a drinking game of tossing a frisbee around his yard and casting to it. Closest gets to drink

  • @andrewj.karaffa7080
    @andrewj.karaffa7080 Місяць тому +2

    3 false casts, that's all I do. Every time I try more than that, I mess it up.

  • @kodygrant2896
    @kodygrant2896 3 роки тому +1

    This is an awesome video! Super informative, thanks for sharing. I used to think distance was everything when i started fly fishing, then realized accuracy was more important. Started throwing a frisbee in an empty lot and tried to get my fly on it or as close as possible as many times i could. Practice is everything!

  • @matthewpanuska9175
    @matthewpanuska9175 2 роки тому +1

    Spoken like a man who has spent his time on the water. Truth.

  • @JA-hn3to
    @JA-hn3to 3 роки тому +2

    I am new to fly fishing , I suck at casting and i need way more practice.

  • @nickflyfishing8534
    @nickflyfishing8534 3 роки тому +1

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @randychappell5955
    @randychappell5955 2 роки тому +1

    When I first cast, I'll let it hit the water, before loading again. Should a person false cast all the way to your target? I might land in three different spots before I get to where I'm actually trying to get to? Am I messing up by doing that?

    • @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing
      @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing  2 роки тому +1

      I would try to keep the line in the air. Every time you hit the water you could be spooking the fish.

  • @dthomas2011
    @dthomas2011 2 роки тому +1

    Time to dust off my fly rods!!!

  • @jacobstarr9010
    @jacobstarr9010 3 роки тому +1

    I always think accuracy is more important than distance, because if you can't accurately present the fly, what good is distance anyways?

  • @deniscizmic9314
    @deniscizmic9314 3 роки тому +1

    first!

  • @MNDrummer
    @MNDrummer 3 роки тому +1

    This is an easy one. You need to cast a country mile!

  • @jbjab600
    @jbjab600 11 місяців тому +1

    I just bought a fly outfit. In order to practice casting, do I need to put a fly on the line? Should I make a fly without a hook?

    • @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing
      @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing  11 місяців тому +1

      It does help to put a fly on when practicing. You can use a fly without a hook or a piece of yarn.

    • @jbjab600
      @jbjab600 11 місяців тому

      @@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing Thanks, your videos have been a great help!

  • @DONKEYB0NG
    @DONKEYB0NG 3 роки тому +1

    Changing my online name now two strips for fish. Wait that's not damn it Google Voice I hate it when you're funnier than I am

  • @PaulKenyonFFD
    @PaulKenyonFFD 3 роки тому

    Some things can't be said too many times, in too many ways ...

  • @clarey3631
    @clarey3631 3 роки тому +1

    i luv 2 eat fishy