Controlling Distance while Casting

The farther you need to cast, the higher you must stop the rod tip at the end of a forward cast. Fly line will shoot in the direction that you stop the rod tip.

Fly Fishing Casting:

For shorter casts you aim about three to four feet above the ground/water.

For longer casts, aim higher to allow the the tip of your line more time to reach this distance.

A good way to practice distance and aim is to set up targets at various distances from where you stand and do drills to get your fly to land on top of each target.

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