The Orvis Guide to Fly Casting: How to Cast Effectively in Every Fly-Fishing Situation

Getting to the river, lake, estuary or ocean is the easy part. The hard part is putting the fly in the right place so you have a chance to catch a fish. In this definitive guide, Tom Deck, head of casting instruction at the Orvis Fly-Fishing School in Manchester, Vermont, explains exactly how to cast. In a thorough, concise text, Deck teaches readers the same techniques that have drawn anglers to the Orvis School since 1968. Topics covered include: setting up the rod, grip and stance; the forearm and wrist in fly casting; applying power to the casting stroke; and false casting, roll casting and roll-cast pickup, the single and double haul. After each lesson is a section filled with coaching tips and suggestions for mental imagery, as well as a segment on troubleshooting, pointing out common problems and how to solve them. There are also useful chapters on casting for specific kinds of fish and in different kinds of water.