Time to start brushing up with my casting.Picking leaves is one of the best ways to start.I cast directly into the trees stop short tons of fun,,,Been picking leaves for better than 15yers as one of my casting practice sessions , even on windy days with my 3 and 4 weight setups,Joan Wulff invented it. I am sure glad she did.. Tight lines to all ! ps- its not to help avoid getting hung up in trees behind once your out on the river , but it has for sure made me a more accurate caster and certainly good judge of my distance. Two things that give me satisfaction while out on the water!