You should try practicing what was taught to me years, Roll cast when trees are behind and cast in the direction of the river..This method of picking leaves as I mention here is very effective and is instrumental with judging distance, I can cast very accurately since using this practice method. Able to stop short of a tree leave.. or more importantlyable to put the fly right in front a lake gulper at 40feet. How sweet it is.. Don't knock it till you try it. Joan Wulff writes about in her casting manual -> Fly Casting Techniques @1987 Page 217-- --The manual is a great reference for those that are inclined to become better at waving the wand. Take care !