On Nov 10, 9:31*pm, rb608 wrote:

With regard to learning to haul, it really does help if you
concentrate on using as little power as possible, both with your rod
and your line hand, and merely trying to maintain tension.

That is basically all there is to it. People I have taught since
using this method have been hauling quite well after a couple of hours
at most.

Also, what sometimes helps with haul timing is to imagine that you are
using a yoyo in your left hand. The rhythm required for double hauling
is easier to pick up if you imagine that. The line is the yoyo, and
you are merely keeping it swinging back and forth.

A couple of other tips; don´t try and force more power into your
delivery stroke. This invariably jiggers the cast for many people.
Simply let go at the right moment.

Also, there is no point in a lot of false casting, it´s bad for
casting and for fishing. Haul into your back stroke, allow the line to
straighten but maintain tension, and then haul into your forward
stroke, and let go.