While practicing, you want to make sure that you are not whipping the line too hard. If you do this while fishing, the cast may be so strong that it causes the fly to break off from the fishing line. You want to have the fishing line touch the water first is that the fish do not see the brightly colored main line on your rod. Practice using a controlled cast that has just enough power to put the fishing line on the water first.

By going outside and practicing your cast, over time you will find that you have greater control over the rod and where the fly lands in the past. It is crucial you go from a 12 o’clock to a 2 o’clock position consistently so that the movement becomes natural. Once you have got this simple cast down, you can progress to more advanced versions for different situations. Practice is the key to learning proper technique and form.