 Advanced Fly Casting
by Lefty Kreh
Advanced lessons from a master coach. Casting is the most fundamental
skill to master in fly fishing. However, it is often the biggest stumbling
block for beginning fly fishers, & the skill that most experts would
like to improve upon. Here Kreh is at the top of his casting & teaching
form as he analyzes every movement in the series of events that comprise
a fly-casting sequence & demonstrates why certain methods work,
& others don't. Full color; 5x7 inches, 160 pgs.
Casting is the most fundamental skill to master in fly fishing. However,
it is often the biggest stumbling block for beginning fly fishers, and
the skill that most experts would like to improve upon. So often, the
success or failure of a fishing trip depends on the ability to cast
a fly 100 yards under poor conditions with perfect presentation.
Lefty Kreh has taught some of the world's most well-regarded casters
how to refine their casting to full mastery. In Advanced Fly Casting,
he is at the top of his casting and teaching form as he analyzes every
movement in the series of events that comprise a fly-casting sequence
and demonstrates why certain methods work, and others don't, such as:
- How to stand, hold the rod, and move the wrist and elbow throughout
the entire cast
- Reduce the number of false casts to a minimum
- Identify problem areas and master them
- Do exercises to tighten your loop and increase line speed
Lefty has correctly diagnosed dozens of fly-casting sins and described
their remedies. In Advanced Fly Casting, anglers can verify Lefty's
advice with simple examples, as he describes the causes of their casting
problems, and remedies, with uncanny accuracy. Intermediate and advanced
casters learn-or relearn-how to cast naturally and effortlessly, from
the very basics to the most demanding circumstances. This compact and
handsome edition is richly illustrated with color photographs and easy-to-understand
line drawings, and will be read and re-read by anglers of all skill
levels.
About the Author
Lefty Kreh is an internationally known and respected master in the field
of fly fishing. He has taught fly-fishing and fly-casting techniques
since the 1950s, and has fished in all fifty states, every province
in Canada, Iceland, and much of Europe, South America, and the South
Pacific. Lefty has written articles for nearly every major outdoor magazine
in the United States, as well as a number of important angling books,
including Presenting the Fly, Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Saltwater
Fly Patterns, and Practical Fishing Knots. He lives in Maryland. |
