You might not be aware of this, but it may take new flyer casters many years of practice for learning double haul casting technique. It is recommended to start with the short range fly casting to learn the basics of the fly casting technique. However, before you learn how to cast fly fishing rods from a selection of Orvis fly fishing equipment, the following are some of the basic concepts you are required to understand.

How fly casting actually works?

An artificial fly is likely made up of feathers, fur, and different synthetic materials that are tied to almost weightless wire hook. It is quite light and has an ample of wind resistance. As a result, it is almost impossible to cast artificial fly in the same manner like an angular would ever cast traditional fishing lure. So, fly fishers need to use weighted line rather than weighted lure for storing energy in fly rods.

Types of fly line

There are various kinds of fly lines. Let us get to know about them in the following section.

• ink tip fly-line – Most of fly-line floats survive only in the depths of few feet, and are specifically designed to sink. They comprise of thin and braided Dacron core, coated with an exclusive kind of plastic containing many tiny glass micro-bubbles.
• Sinking fly line – It is designed to sink beneath water’s surface.
• Floating fly line – As its name suggests, it is specifically designed to float on the water’s surface.

So now, how to cast?

So now you know all the basic things about fly casting, isn’t it? Let us now understand how you can execute it. Fly casting is generally divided into main two actions. They are forward cast and back cast.

• Forward cast

Aim your target first. After that, take mental note of distance right from your hand to target. Now finally, make use of your wrist and thumb for pushing cast forward to your target. Just ensure that your forward cast cases the fly fishing rod to move in arc.

• Back cast

Raise your forearm unless line tightens. You can do this by lifting tip of fly fishing rod. Keep the wrist locked in bent position and allow the forearm to bring rod backward.

When the rod reaches top of the back cast, fly fishing line will likely release. Now pause. Ensure that the fly fishing line is properly straight before bringing it forward for the cast.

As it is said, “Practice makes a man perfect”. So, always practice the above mentioned fly rod casting techniques to be all ready to catch a big fish!