Fly Casting Essential One: Eliminate Slack Line


by John Schilling May 13, 2016

Want to improve your fly casting?  

Check out this first video of a 5 part series we'll be covering over the next few days.

"Ideally there must be no slack line within the system. The elimination of slack line is the most efficient manner in which to cast a fly line. Start with the rod tip low and the line straight..."

These "5 Essentials" have become the foundation of all sound teaching and are the cornerstone of the Federation of Fly Fishers casting program.  (h/t On The Fly Productions)




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