Tips on Fly Casting
Stop to Form the Loop
by Casting Master Walt Robinson
Stop to Form the Loop
by Casting Master Walt Robinson
In the last article, I talked about some of the positive and negative elements of drifting after you make the stop in the cast. Let's take a look at the stop and loop. The loop is formed by a positive stop during both the forward and back cast and is preceded with a steady acceleration. These stops occur at the 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock positions, and often go unnoticed by the casual observer.
As I mentioned in last months article, the stop in the back cast can be followed by drift to about the 2 o'clock position. A follow through to 10 o'clock can occur after the stop of the forward cast. When done correctly, the total cast has a very smooth look to it. You should work on crisp stops before adding any drift or follow through. Though higher line speed is often needed in the cast, work on getting your loop to just finish turning over your line and leader as it runs out of energy. Practicing these positive and crisp stops will help you gain more control as well as distance.
Got a casting question? E-mail me at wrobinson4@prodigy.net.
I will be in the parking lot for casting tips at 5:30 PM. before the June meeting. Bring a rod and an old line or use one of the club rods. - Walt