Lake Fishing with a Tough Backcast

George Cook is back today with some more video commentary on fly fishing lakes.

The topic de jour is some techniques for dealing with a difficult backcast.

In this video, George talks about

• The fact that some of the best spots in lakes, like bays, can have very tough backcast conditions
• How basic rollcasting can work
• How a single hand Perry Poke can add distance to a roll cast
• How hauling on the forward stroke can add distance to a roll cast
• The fact that  you can watch your backcast and guide it through the gaps behind you
• How to use the steeple cast
• The Rio Outbound line and how it can help add distance when backcast room is limited

NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to learn about limited backcast room on YouTube.

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