Fly Fishing Tech Tips: How to Deal with Head Crashing and Other Distance Casting Problems

There are quite a few fly lines on the market that use very massive, short heads to power big flies through the wind. As good as they are at doing their designed job, they can present some challenges. In this video we'll delve into the issues with casting lines like the Airflo Sniper, Rio Outbound and Scientific Anglers Titan.

[@stephenrosenfeld833]

I swear you've been spying on me. Every one one of your videos this summer seems to address a problem I've had the previous week. Thanks for all the tips!

[@hooked4lifeca]

The fish tell me all. ;)

[@jimmyanderson2144]

I have that problem u are showing Peter my line 5 weight wants to go to left every now and then I believe u have shown me the problem using too much power thank u

[@Colopwnius]

Wow that video is pure gold! I was wondering about the very issue you are talking about. My casts mostly go smoothly, but sometimes I had head crashes. Thinking about it, it was mostly when trying to cast small flies for a long distance. I thought adding a small, less wind resistant fly will help with the casting, but apparently I was very wrong. Thank you for showcasing the issue and presenting an explanation as well as a solution.

[@paulobainz1210]

Strangely enough, I got back from a casting session this am trying out a new Igniter 7wt. I tried a few lines, most having a really aggressive taper and got the crash / rebound you mention in your video. I had a tip which I ended up paring back a bit and voila...as per your suggestion , it works. I am watching this video a few hours after my morning session so really surprised at the timing. Thanks for putting up such an informative video.

[@tall14dude]

This helps a lot! I just bought a 9 wt setup and my leader keeps hooking to the left (im a right handed caster). I was impressed with the distance I could achieve, so I know I'm adding way to much power. Nice to see a pro explain what is actually happening.
Now to apply the most important principal I've learned in fly fishing: less is more.

[@joserobertodelazari]

Hi, thanks for sharing your experience. Excellent tip and trick

[@brianfeeney9493]

Thanks Peter !!!!!
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[@johnlantz7278]

I changed to that polly leader makes all the difference ,

[@glennplatvoet7111]

That line for bigger fly's that's why I'm interested in it sniper line 120' oh yeah

[@Detroit3Pistons]

I have SA’s Titan Taper on my 6 Weight Sage Foundation. I noticed when I try to cast small heavy Tungsten Woolly Buggers my casts are out of control. I 100% agree that this happens due to the fly having ZERO air resistance. Any pointers for this or is it just part of casting heavy flies? I have these style tapers on my small mouth bass rods and cast them great but the flies I use are extremely air resistant. Great information as usual thanks Peter!

[@hooked4lifeca]

I have a video on casting heavy flies as they do require a different approach to casting: ua-cam.com/video/RBHyJlEkr2k/v-deo.html