Practice is a must and I agree it need not be very long.

Yesterday we were out in the park knocking dandelion blooms off from ten. twenty and then thirty five feet
with a yarn topped tippet..

There were some kids smoking and teasing us until they figured out just what we we doing and then
they all showed an interest...

Casting practice is very cool and relaxing..

My 2cents..

Good article Dee, Thanks!

Be safe

Steve