Sophisticated fly fishers don’t false cast, right? How many times have you heard someone say, “You won’t catch fish with your fly in the air. So, stop all the false casting”? So, why would you want to do more false casting?
False casting,however, is not just for beginners. It’s for veterans as well. Recently, Hatch Magazine published an excellent article by Todd Tanner titled “The Truth about False Casting,” which identifies six good reasons for false casting. In this episode, we discuss each reason and apply it to specific situations while out on the river.
Episode 289: Maybe You Should Do More False Casting – 6 Reasons
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