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May 14 2011

Lake Fishing with a Tough Backcast

Lakes - Limited Backcast
Here’s one option – the steeple cast.

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.

More on Casting

  • Casting Advice from Torrie Bevans
  • Stop Your Backcast High
  • Casting on the Flats – Top 3 Tips

Filed Under: Tips Tagged With: casting, George Cook, lakes, video

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