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rod, which can be a real challenge to learn. Instead of a single overhead motion to cast a regular fishing rod, the cast for a fly fishing rod is a backward snap, a short hesitation, then a quick forward flip. Because the end of the line is so lightweight, with only a leader, fly and hook attached, it takes a hard snap to get the line out to where the fish are. The line is heavier than the lure.
Watching a fly fisherman cast is a thing of beauty. As the rod pulls the long line backwards, it forms a huge “S” shape above the fisherman, forming graceful curves. Much of the pleasure of fly casting can be experienced by watching other fishermen nearby, casting their lines.
While learning to cast, a fisherman may practice by just standing in one place and casting, while not even letting the end of the line hit the water. Going through the motions over and over gives the student the opportunity to learn how to get the fly to land just where he (or she) wants it.
After doing a lot of practicing, Mr. Martin got to the point where he could cast his line to just about anywhere he wanted it, and he didn’t have much trouble at all catching several fish. He picked an especially good area (rocky, shady) for fish.
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