Back in 2020 I created a page about Making Waves and Graeme Hird’s work on line control post loop formation. I have just edited the page to include reference to a new video by Graeme in which he further demonstrates the benefits of controlling and… Read More
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My Fly Casting Journey: the Last Five Years
Today I got back from a very uplifting practice session. Blessed with light airs I was once again able to concentrate on refining technique unhindered by adverse conditions. A few things I’ve been working on seemed to be well on the way to being grooved. … Read More
Making Waves 2.0
This is to let you know that I’ve added a new page talking about using the concept of a fly line as a wave medium to improve our casting. As the piece explains this is a relatively simple idea with a lot of very useful… Read More
Control, Adaption and Casting Mechanics: A Practicing Example
I mainly practice with a fast action 5wt 9′ rod and a long belly 5wt line (Barrio GT 125). Every now and again I like to switch to something else not just to break the monotony but to force adaption to a different gear setup… Read More
The Curious Fly Caster 