CASTING 



PROCESS 



FEATHERS " 

 LEARNING TO CAST 



THE best way to learn how to cast a fly is to 

 go a-fishing with some experienced fly fisher- 

 man and follow his instructions and example. 

 Next best is to join a casting club and learn how from 

 the " old hands " always found in such organizations 

 and who are always glad to help a beginner. The 

 least desirable way to learn is from printed instructions 

 although they will help if the novice is so situated that 

 he cannot secure the services of an instructor. 



A stretch of clear water with ample room for a good 

 back cast is the place to learn fly casting but a lawn 

 without obstructions will do. Do not cast on a road 

 or other bare ground or you will ruin your line. 



THE THEORY 



The theory of casting a fly is simple. One has a 

 long, more or less pliant rod to act as an instrument 

 of propulsion to throw out a line, leader, and fly or 

 cast of flies. The motive power is furnished by the 

 caster's forearm and wrist, aided by the spring of the 

 rod and supplemented by the weight of the line pass- 

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