I have never used this cast with a fly rod, I try to stay away from it. When I was around 12 or 13 I had used it several times with my bait caster until I put a large crank bait through my left index finger. It was literal bloody mess. Luckily I have meaty fingers and the hook didn't hit a tendon or nerve. Anyways I try to avoid using it, and so far I haven't had to, but that doesn't mean I won't if I have to. However I will be very care full of how I hold the hook.