I’ve been researching some wet fly patterns to tie up for a friend of mine and noticed that allot of them refer to a “Swing Cast” type presentation for most wet flies. What exactly is a Swing Cast?? I don’t fish for trout myself but was really curious as to what type of cast this is?
Thx’s
Mike
Wes got it Mike. I would like to add that many people are too quick lift and make a new cast. A lot of hooks up occur at the end of the swing as the fly begins to rise.
and let it hang a bit after the rise then strip a few times. the strike is smashing.
Thanks Wes, very informative article. I personal don’t fish many wet flies for trout, mainly a warmwater panfish and bass. But it would be good to know should the need arise. Looks like it takes a little practice to master this type of cast.
Mike
Swinging a wet fly is not just for trout. It works well on warmwater species in moving waters also
Yea I can see that working well too. I just got finished reading through that article that Wes had posted and can see how this would come in handy. Once I can use my shoulder again and actually be able to cast a rod again I will be practicing for sure. Haven’t been able to cast a fly rod most of this season unfortunately 
Mike
Rollcasting down and across is the easiest way to get newbies and kids into trout.
Good read. Thanks!
Cheers,
Mike.
you’re welcome mike.