Any recommendations for an intermediate to advanced fly casting dvd (it can cover the basic casts too, but I just don’t want a “Beginners Fly Casting” video)? Was looking at the Lefty Kreh on Fly Casting dvd, but wanted to see if anyone had seen it yet and could recommend it, or if there were other dvds out there that are better. m
The Joan Wulff one is pretty good - haven’t watched it in ages, but I remember liking it.
I have both tapes, Lefty’s and Joan’s , they each have different styles but follow the basic principals of casting. Both tapes are easy to follow.
I don’t think you can go wrong with either tape. And of course guidance from a qualified casting instructor. 
Jim;
Somewhere I have the DVD that came with my Cortland Sylk line. It is a good video for the beginner, starting with the knots, then casting, to reading the stream and fishing.
When do you need it?
Jack - I have that CD to, didn’t know there was a video on it. I’ll check it out.
I will also look at the Joan Wulff DVD. Thanks guys.
Any other recommendations are welcome.
:)Hi Jim,
I’ve viewed the Mel Kreiger, Lefty’s and Joan Wulff’s Videos… I Bought Joan Wulff’s. Its Good.
See you at the Warren Show.
Bill
“Any recommendations for an intermediate to advanced fly casting dvd (it can cover the basic casts too, but I just don’t want a “Beginners Fly Casting” video)?”
I wonder if there is such a thing…“intermediate to advanced”…don’t they all pretty much go through from beginning to end the same stuff?
The closest I’ve seen is probably Tom White’s stuff where he gets into hauling the roll cast. He and Joan Wulff get into holding your line in sequencial coils so you can shoot without water drag or a basket…guess that’s advanced.
I have Lefty’s (2), Joan’s, Mel’s, Doug’s…avoid the cost and get TOM WHITE’S 2 videos (beginner/intermediate and advanced).
He shows and explains in such practicle, understandable, do-able, realistic, no blst manner that each area can be accomplished by anyone in a short period of practice.
I could cast where i wanted; double-haul for distance, 'til I watched these tapes. He keeps repeating one phrase, EFFICIENT casting.
Just received them Thursday and I’ve watched them a dozen times each already. What a sincere, down-to-earth guy.
http://www.tomwhite.com/video.htm
Jim
Jim,
He also has a video on Efficient casting
you might be interested in.
I was lucky enough to take a clinic from him on efficient casting…I was a rookie then and there were so many “duh moments”.
ducksterman;
You lucky dog…he signed my videos and sent a business card with a note on it…“let’s go fishin’ sometime…” First chance I get I’d like to head to Marathon, FL and meet him.
The one difference I see and feel in all the tapes I have is the true caring and sincerity that comes through from this guy (you don’t get that commercially produced feeling).
Jim
Wow! Tom Whites videos look really good also. Wish I could preview all of these videos, but I’m thinking the only way to really utilize all of the instruction is to buy them. Break out the wallet!
Jim,
This came up on another thread so I’ve been googling it…seems like maybe more into intermediate stuff…
Saltwater Fly Casting: 10 Steps to Distance and Power
I think it’s available now in DVD…I’m sure you’ll be interested in these reviews…unfortunately Tom White’s weren’t included…
I just purchased Joan Wulff’s Dynamic’s of Flycasting video. Being a self taught fly caster I knew it was time to learn how to do it correctly.
I found her video instructions very good and easy to understand. I even was out in the backyard today applying some of the techniques(I didn’t appreciate how little form I really had)and found them extremely helpful. I would recommend it.
I also must admit that I will need to be out the in yard a lot more to improve my consistency…
Also in the video they mentioned a tool(The Royal Wulff Fly-O) that you can use indoors. A simple concept(3 ft rod, 15ft of yarn)but it looks like it would help in developing consistent wrist, forearm, elbow movements).
Anyone ever try the Fly-O ?
Jim:
Here’s a copy of a reply I just did on another thread…
Posted: Feb 13, 2007 10:55 am Post subject:
Jeremy,
I want to thank you for your recommendation of “Saltwater Flycasting” “10 steps to distance and power”.
I just got mine…DVD…with an accompanying manual that appears to be handy to take with you while practicing.
I have Joan Wulff’s…one of Lefties and Mel Krieger’s first one’s and have to say though their’s are good they tend to be overviews…even Tom White’s…I talked to George Robert’s a little when I ordered and he said that was one of the reasons he did it …he wanted to do more than an overview.
IMO the DVD answered my question on another thread about hitting a wall with casting…of course, JC finally did too but the DVD goes into detail on why and how to progress.
Thought you might be interested…
Jeremy,I’d be interested in a followup from you.
Now I have to go practice and see if it works…
Also Jim …I’d be interested in your definition of…
"Any recommendations for an intermediate to advanced fly casting dvd ".
Dman - A video that does not focus exclusively on the basics of fly casting (hand and feet placement, stopping the rod, forming a loop, shooting line, the basic roll cast, and such). It is okay if the video covers those items, but I am looking for one that does not simply stop there. I want to look at some more intermediate to advanced topics, such as double hauls, curve casts, tuck casts, aerial mending, finer points of roll casting, etc. I have moved beyond the novice stage, but would not consider myself an accomplished caster. I would like to be a better caster. I know that that will only come with practice, but I am looking for something that can help me progress. Sort of like having a “curriculum” to help guide you along in your practicing and development. The videos from Wulff, White, Rogers, and Kreh all sound like good values and something along the lines of what I might be looking for.
Or in other words, I would like to improve my presentations with less drag, become more adept at using other casts to expand the types of water I can fish and have a better shot at more fish, and expand my understanding of casting. Improved distance would be great, but for what I fish for, I can already comfortably cast up to 50-60 feet, which is more than enough. But I think it is good to know how to cast a long ways anyway, and at the drop of a hat. You never know when you might get a chance to go saltwater fishing, or may have a situation where you just might need to quickly shoot a long cast out. But, in general and for right now, improving my distance is probably not as important as improving my presentation and understanding of casting and mending.