These are such helpful videos. Clear and memorable. Signs of a good teacher. I find it also helpful to practice in front of a mirror with the rod butt/reel, particularly to sort out the casting stroke.
Thank you for the great video. I just can't believe that you can cast so far with ease. I just keep watching your videos again and again so that I will be able to cast like you someday.
My best suggestion for beginner Spey casting (just recently picked up trying to learn this style of casting myself): slow down! Coming from single hand fishing this is the biggest thing for me. Also make that bottom hand flex the rod for you. Know one likes getting that sore shoulder
i would totally agree with you aidan, after 40 years fishing for trout in scotland i took up salmon fishing this year with a 13ft rod and 9# line, at first i was trying too hard to push the line out, but after some helpful advice i slowed down my lift dramatically and slowed the forward cast just giving it a little push at the last second as i tucked my left hand down into me and what a difference it made, i'm getting there now and feel more confident, i wish i'd gotten into salmon years ago, it is so exciting and the buzz you get when one is hooked is addictive! tight lines aidan 👍
@@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins i was trying too hard to throw a line across the river instead of slowing it down and letting the rod do it's job, by the end of the season my casting was much improved from early season, now i just need to learn how to keep fish hooked instead of watching them shake the fly! but what a buzz hooking fish on flies you've tied yourself! have a great season guys 👍
Very helpful - one thing which would help is to see how close you have the end of the head to the tip of your rod when going through your casting routine...many thanks Andy
I think this is a really really good video Tim, possibly one of the best. I think at least a few casters might wonder about the differences between how Tom Larimar and Ed Ward cast, specifically how the sweep is different as you touched on in this video. I really have a lot of respect for both of these guys and how they Skagit cast although slightly differently, especially with hand placement for the sweep. I’m thinking a new caster might find this helpful and defuse confusion.
Thanks Robert, that means a lot buddy. That/s is my goal, to address confusion. I'm an Ed Ward guy all the way, that is until the forward cast, Then I'm with Tom!
A lot of great tips there Tim. I particularly like your comments on arm and elbow position, use of the wrists, and staring in the box. I am still guilty of using too much arm at times after years of Skagit casting. Also like you acknowledge the slight differences between Skagit and Scandinavian casting. Few instructors do this it seems. Also like the “around and up” description of the sweep. It is soo easy to introduce a dip in that part of the cast. I’ve really had to focus on not getting a dip. Dips are BAD! ( Exception perhaps on the single Spey) Anyway well done. Like the overdub explanations. Great casting and great tips as always! Regards!
Can you do a video to help when wading is not possible and or the rear embankment is very high. I am finding this situation very challenging as much of my local river is like this.
@@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins The skagit line is 570 grain (not quite sure of length) with a sink tippet line and a 13 ft Salmon Rod. I then have a 3ft 10lbs flurocarbon leader then a size 8 salmon fly on average. I understand that I am presenting to you probably the most challenging of all situations but the reality is that often we find ourselves in these tighter more difficult scenarios and we still need a solution or the nearest to it. What I find is if your rod tip rotates any distance behind you your leader catches the bank because although the forward action happens when you leader is a rod length in front of you the energy in the line still follows the path of the D curve if this makes sense. So if the bottom of your D curve touches the bank more often than not the fly catches it too. When you watch someone standing in the water effortlessly casting it looks as if everything is happening in front of them but it's really not, the leader and fly is still momentarily travelling behind them.
Great video. Is a shorter skagit head ideal for beginners? I have a 13'6" 7 weight rod with Rio Skagit Max Long but I wonder if a shorter head would help me perfect my casting as a beginner.
Just wanted to say thank you for creating and posting this video. Very informative! I noticed that your hat says Silverton Oregon on it... are you around that area? I'm in Salem, and am looking for a nice calm local area to practice. Figured if you are around that area, you might know of some spots to practice.
@@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins no worries about taking a bit to reply... We all have other lives/work/more important things to do. It's all good. Thank you for the information on where to cast and a lead on a group to look into. Tight lines!
hello, your video is just great, I just acquired a dually switch 11 feet, weight 6, I thought buy a head, airflo switch streamer, it's a good choice, or do you recommend another line skagit? I specify that it would be for streamers from 5 to 10 12 cm, and that I never cast, with a spey, or a switch. thank you in advance. Alexis from France.
do not worry, I subscribe yesterday, but I know your channel for a long time a remark I would like to make you, it is that you have taken the time, to explain CLEARLY the position of the hands, and this is really good for isolated beginners like me. what do you fish ? I intend to use my switch for aspes (aspius aspius). greeting.
hello;) sorry to answer so late, I made another choice, the rio scandi short max versitip that looks super versatile, and softer than the skagit, is it possible to launch in skagit this line, or he must use other cast? this line is more expensive than the airflo but I have the impression that it can do everything, wet fly, streamer.
hello, I tested my line sometimes, and thanks to you videos on the launch scandi. I have correct results. but it will still be a lot of practice. (I have not yet been able to use imitation fish, fishing being closed in France, until May 27.) However, in my opinion shootings heads, do not seem to be ideal for fishing delicately and precisely with small flies, I think I take a small silk barrio switch that looks perfect for that. Greeting Alexis.
Great instructional video...easy to follow mostly because you kept showing the cast over and over and from different angles. Too many instructional videos show the guy talking and and then only a few shots of the actual cast. From a beginner's standpoint (ME) you can't learn that way. I have to see the cast done over and over. One thing I would suggest that would be very helpful for beginners like me is to try to show the cast in slow motion. I played your video over and over and with a lot of pauses so I could really understand the cast. I think if some of your shots were in slow motionI wouln't have to do that as much. Anyways thanks so much for taking the time to teach people like me. You make it very enjoyable and fun !!!
You've got a good matching set up. All you need is someone to fish with and model it for you and in 40 minutes you'll be throwing darts. Where do you live?
@@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins please let me know when and where I can get the video! You are the best teacher I've ever seen and I watch every teacher out there trust me
*well experienced in different weights **allabout.wiki/d6jl** Now I'm a beginner to fly fishing, but I've owned dozens of spinning and baitcasting rods over the years, and I can tell this is a pretty good deal. After practicing a few days in a big open backyard to get the proper timing and arm action, I felt I was ready for the water. That next Saturday morning- success on the 3rd cast!!. Long story short- after a late summer and fall season using this rod (and reel) on about every weekend, I'm very happy with the purchase and can't wait for the ice to melt and get out there again with it. If I were to break it or lose it, I'd buy this again in a heartbeat.*
These are such helpful videos. Clear and memorable. Signs of a good teacher. I find it also helpful to practice in front of a mirror with the rod butt/reel, particularly to sort out the casting stroke.
Thank you for the great video. I just can't believe that you can cast so far with ease. I just keep watching your videos again and again so that I will be able to cast like you someday.
Wow what the beautiful fly
Excellent instruction Sir. I have learned more about Skagit Casting from your videos, than all the rest, but even better, they have taught me Spey.
Thanks Jedi! These are very helpful. just got my first beulah 13’2 7wt. Excited to get out there
Seeet stick! Let me know how it goes!
Well done! Makes me want to go and practice.
I think the hands in front is very efficient, less tiring.
Thanks, Rainer Herm
Line Speed Jedi and
Love your work Tim, have thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey.
My best suggestion for beginner Spey casting (just recently picked up trying to learn this style of casting myself): slow down! Coming from single hand fishing this is the biggest thing for me. Also make that bottom hand flex the rod for you. Know one likes getting that sore shoulder
i would totally agree with you aidan, after 40 years fishing for trout in scotland i took up salmon fishing this year with a 13ft rod and 9# line, at first i was trying too hard to push the line out, but after some helpful advice i slowed down my lift dramatically and slowed the forward cast just giving it a little push at the last second as i tucked my left hand down into me and what a difference it made, i'm getting there now and feel more confident, i wish i'd gotten into salmon years ago, it is so exciting and the buzz you get when one is hooked is addictive! tight lines aidan 👍
Good stuff Aidan and thanks for passing along great advice!
Thanks John! Great stuff!
@@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins i was trying too hard to throw a line across the river instead of slowing it down and letting the rod do it's job, by the end of the season my casting was much improved from early season, now i just need to learn how to keep fish hooked instead of watching them shake the fly! but what a buzz hooking fish on flies you've tied yourself! have a great season guys 👍
@@johngraham5996 Great to hear John! Thanks so much for sharing!
Very helpful - one thing which would help is to see how close you have the end of the head to the tip of your rod when going through your casting routine...many thanks Andy
I think this is a really really good video Tim, possibly one of the best. I think at least a few casters might wonder about the differences between how Tom Larimar and Ed Ward cast, specifically how the sweep is different as you touched on in this video. I really have a lot of respect for both of these guys and how they Skagit cast although slightly differently, especially with hand placement for the sweep. I’m thinking a new caster might find this helpful and defuse confusion.
Thanks Robert, that means a lot buddy. That/s is my goal, to address confusion. I'm an Ed Ward guy all the way, that is until the forward cast, Then I'm with Tom!
A lot of great tips there Tim. I particularly like your comments on arm and elbow position, use of the wrists, and staring in the box. I am still guilty of using too much arm at times after years of Skagit casting. Also like you acknowledge the slight differences between Skagit and Scandinavian casting. Few instructors do this it seems. Also like the “around and up” description of the sweep. It is soo easy to introduce a dip in that part of the cast. I’ve really had to focus on not getting a dip. Dips are BAD! ( Exception perhaps on the single Spey)
Anyway well done. Like the overdub explanations. Great casting and great tips as always! Regards!
This guys amazing thank you for the tips
Happy to help!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am just starting to learn these casts. Please keep up the great teaching.
Best spay videos on youtube👍
Fantastic demo, as always! I execute the Perry poke that same way as you and yup, danger zone with big heavy bugs.
Jedi you do a good show lad! that last cast was a ripper!! holy shit boy!!
Can you do a video to help when wading is not possible and or the rear embankment is very high. I am finding this situation very challenging as much of my local river is like this.
What line, tip are you casting and what length of rod?
@@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins The skagit line is 570 grain (not quite sure of length) with a sink tippet line and a 13 ft Salmon Rod. I then have a 3ft 10lbs flurocarbon leader then a size 8 salmon fly on average. I understand that I am presenting to you probably the most challenging of all situations but the reality is that often we find ourselves in these tighter more difficult scenarios and we still need a solution or the nearest to it. What I find is if your rod tip rotates any distance behind you your leader catches the bank because although the forward action happens when you leader is a rod length in front of you the energy in the line still follows the path of the D curve if this makes sense. So if the bottom of your D curve touches the bank more often than not the fly catches it too. When you watch someone standing in the water effortlessly casting it looks as if everything is happening in front of them but it's really not, the leader and fly is still momentarily travelling behind them.
What length on a rod is he using in this video looks like a 13.2 mayby a class 8.
12’6” 7/8. Thanks for your interest!
Hello, great suggestions and learning lessons. My recommendation: keep focus, try to understand what you are doing. Greetings from Belgium, Etienne
Thanks you friend!
very helpful video, thanks!!.
thanks Vincent! I appreciate that very much!
Спасибо! Отличное видео!
Thank you, so glad you liked it. I appreciate the comment! Tight lines!
Exelente muchas gracias !
Pozdrawiam
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Great video. Is a shorter skagit head ideal for beginners? I have a 13'6" 7 weight rod with Rio Skagit Max Long but I wonder if a shorter head would help me perfect my casting as a beginner.
Line Speed Jedi thanks for the quick reply. I'll keep at it...I am definitely a beginner as of right now. Thank your videos again!
Just wanted to say thank you for creating and posting this video. Very informative! I noticed that your hat says Silverton Oregon on it... are you around that area? I'm in Salem, and am looking for a nice calm local area to practice. Figured if you are around that area, you might know of some spots to practice.
@@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins no worries about taking a bit to reply... We all have other lives/work/more important things to do. It's all good.
Thank you for the information on where to cast and a lead on a group to look into. Tight lines!
hello, your video is just great, I just acquired a dually switch 11 feet, weight 6, I thought buy a head, airflo switch streamer, it's a good choice, or do you recommend another line skagit? I specify that it would be for streamers from 5 to 10 12 cm, and that I never cast, with a spey, or a switch.
thank you in advance.
Alexis from France.
do not worry, I subscribe yesterday, but I know your channel for a long time a remark I would like to make you, it is that you have taken the time, to explain CLEARLY the position of the hands, and this is really good for isolated beginners like me.
what do you fish ? I intend to use my switch for aspes (aspius aspius).
greeting.
hello;) sorry to answer so late, I made another choice, the rio scandi short max versitip that looks super versatile, and softer than the skagit, is it possible to launch in skagit this line, or he must use other cast?
this line is more expensive than the airflo but I have the impression that it can do everything, wet fly, streamer.
hello, I tested my line sometimes, and thanks to you videos on the launch scandi.
I have correct results.
but it will still be a lot of practice.
(I have not yet been able to use imitation fish, fishing being closed in France, until May 27.) However, in my opinion shootings heads, do not seem to be ideal for fishing delicately and precisely with small flies, I think I take a small silk barrio switch that looks perfect for that.
Greeting Alexis.
Great instructional video...easy to follow mostly because you kept showing the cast over and over and from different angles. Too many instructional videos show the guy talking and and then only a few shots of the actual cast. From a beginner's standpoint (ME) you can't learn that way. I have to see the cast done over and over. One thing I would suggest that would be very helpful for beginners like me is to try to show the cast in slow motion. I played your video over and over and with a lot of pauses so I could really understand the cast. I think if some of your shots were in slow motionI wouln't have to do that as much. Anyways thanks so much for taking the time to teach people like me. You make it very enjoyable and fun !!!
I can fly cast with ease but skagit casting I have a real problem with I have an 11'6 ft 6wt with 300 grain OPST line and I just can't get it
You've got a good matching set up. All you need is someone to fish with and model it for you and in 40 minutes you'll be throwing darts. Where do you live?
@@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins please let me know when and where I can get the video! You are the best teacher I've ever seen and I watch every teacher out there trust me
-nice vid
Line Speed Jedi
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Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it and took the time to comment.
Thanks Tim, looks so easy but it isn´t ......
You can do it!
*well experienced in different weights **allabout.wiki/d6jl** Now I'm a beginner to fly fishing, but I've owned dozens of spinning and baitcasting rods over the years, and I can tell this is a pretty good deal. After practicing a few days in a big open backyard to get the proper timing and arm action, I felt I was ready for the water. That next Saturday morning- success on the 3rd cast!!. Long story short- after a late summer and fall season using this rod (and reel) on about every weekend, I'm very happy with the purchase and can't wait for the ice to melt and get out there again with it. If I were to break it or lose it, I'd buy this again in a heartbeat.*
Awesome! Glad to hear your enjoying your journey. Thanks for the tip!
I have the 9.5' 6 weight. Good rod for the price but a tad heavy. I've heard good thinks about their two handed rods also.