So I had something happen last Friday, a first for me. While casting a bunny strip diver (6" or so long) I buried the hook in my forearm. I remember feeling like something was off in my casting stroke the cast before. I tried to fix it on the next cast and apparently it didn't work. I drove that hook in my arm. Luckily I had all the tools to deal with the situation and it wasn't too terrible. A good bit of "magic words" and a lot of pulling...plus 45 minutes later I was able to remove the hook and finish out my day. I thought it would hurt a lot more than it didn't, actually it wasn't bad. Not that I want a repeat experience though.

Anyways, it got me wondering. How fast does a fly like that travel? I know it varies by caster, set up, fly pattern, etc. but what do you guys think the average is? If it helps I was casting a 12 wt rod with the SA coastal express 350 grain.

Just for fun, here ya go.