Better Backcast Presentations – Roundup

For the last five weeks we’ve been coming at you with some common faults and fixes on one of the most important casts in fly fishing; presenting the fly on the backcast.

Today, we thought we’d present you with a handy roundup of all our posts on how to (and how not to) effectively deliver the fly on the backcast for your convenience.

Enjoy!

Better Backcast Presentations – Roundup

1. Better Backcast Presentations – Part 1: Bracing. A technique for adding strength and power on the backstroke when casting heavy rods in difficult conditions.
2. Better Backcast Presentations – Part 2: Stay Square. Fly line falling in a heap when presenting on the backcast? This could be the fix.
3. Better Backcast Presentations – Part 3: Haul Big. How exaggerating your haul can make a huge difference when delivering the fly on the backcast.
4. Better Backcast Presentations – Part 4: Trajectory. Proper trajectory is important when presenting the fly on the backcast. Hint: it’s not the same as when presenting on the forward cast.
5. Better Backcast Presentations – Part 5: Forgotten Fundamentals. The five elements that govern fly casting and how they relate to presenting on the backcast.

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• Fly Casting for Distance – 6 Tips
• Ask the Experts – Most Common Casting Mistake