A Casting Question

[Steve Molcsan]

Very good thread Gentlemen,

Nicely said Allan & Silver, your overview, insights and instruction is much appreciated.

I agree that the overhead cast is best done at a slight cant to left or right side depending..
I cast this way mainly for comfort and so the fly doesn't end up slapping me in the head.
It also makes for a better presentation at least in my style of casting.

Never had a rod hit although I be it can tangle and hit with enough weight added directly to the line
I do know I have had a large heavy bass bug slap me during a direct overhead cast. ouch!

One other thing to add to the canting of the overhead cast, a beginner can much better
see the backcast in order to set the timing and feel for the froward stroke to begin..

My limited experience demonstrating and watching has been that teaching to cast on this slight angle eliminates
quickly that buggy whip and snap that most first timers seem to start with.



Be safe