1 – Rod Tip Path – The Fly Line will always follow the path of the rod tip!! – It is important as it controls Loop Shape (Open / Narrow Loop) along with providing positive tracking for accurate casting. In most cases a narrow loop is more desirable, A narrow loop is more aerodynamically efficient than a large open loop. 

POWER APPLICATION – Power should be applied at the appropriate time during the stroke. – Smooth acceleration to a stop. – Lefty Kreh describes it as “start slow finish fast” – Just enough power to allow the fly to nicely turn over. No More, No Less 

STROKE – The stroke is variable to the amount of line past the rod tip. The stroke is the distance that your hand moves during the casting cycle – SHORT LINE – SHORT STROKE – LONG LINE – LONG STROKE Casting Arc – The casting arc is variable to the amount of line part the rod tip. The casting arc …

TIMING – It is essential in overhead casting to allow the backwards loop to turnover fully before executing the forward cast to ensure tension throughout. – Waiting too long will result in gravity and the line becoming slack. – Casting too soon there will be no tension to bend the rod against and will result in a round crack or …