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could when wading. One of the longest underhand casts I ever 
made was when fishing from a bank in that position, and I have 
found it so useful that I recommend those who may not know 
it to give it a trial. 
To make a Spey cast successfully, the line should be allowed 
to be carried well down the stream, straight and tight to its 
fullest extent, the point of the rod following the direction of the 
FIG. 8. 
DE, river bank; a, where angler stands holding rod, faced left about three-quarters from 
ordinary casting position ; ABC, position of red, line, and fly before making forward 
cast, keeping line clear of the bank: AFG, position of rod and line after the cast is 
made. ? . 
fly and held very low. Before making the cast the whole line 
should be lifted clear of the water. If it is allowed to drag 
under the surface of the water the cast cannot bemade. A rod 
with a powerful top must be used, and one which has great 
lifting power. The Spey fishermen, who I think are the finest 
underhand casters in the world, use rods made especially for the’ 
