"William Claspy" wrote in message
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On 6/6/06 1:59 PM, in article ,
"Pete
Knox" wrote:

Will it be harder as a beginner to learn to cast from the boat?

One thing I did not address in my previous post. I am no casting or
casting-teaching expert, but I would think that you should practice
casting
while standing before doing so from the boat. Get the dynamics of fly
line
casting down first (and if you've looked at previous ROFF posts on this
topic, look for local fly shop/club/class settings where you can get
instruction), then go out on the canoe.

Oh, and watch JR's video on how to remove a hook from someone's skin. :-)

Bill


Yeah, once you learn to cast while standing, get a stool that will put you
at the same height above the ground as your canoe seat does above the
water....you can practice in your yard for an afternoon. You will find that
in the canoe, sitting, your cast needs to be just a little higher and
cleaner than when you are standing on the ground.

You're fixin to have fun.....

john