Hi Slow Cast: When my practice casting gets boring I switch to real flies(cut off at the end of the straight section). It really gets interesting when you go from a heavy Clouser minnow to a large fluffy Dalberg diver. It takes a different timing for each, and in the process you get a feel for what...

Hi doubledoc: Having convenient landmarks is a great idea provided you can see just how far the "fly" reached and where it landed. I find that the leader section often is caught by a last minute gust of wind and does not straighten properly. In addition to problems of judging one's own ca...

Guys: I normally cast an 8wt line and have a top of about 100 ft. Because of a neck problem I don't turn my neck or my shoulders, and I don't drift, therefore this is probably my limit with 8wt. In spite of this I've bought a 5 wt line and rod to see what this 5 wt distance casting is all about. My...