On Oct 12, 12:36*pm, wrote:


It seems a safe assumption, based on your question, that you aren't an
instructor, nor an expert caster yourself. *If that is incorrect, pardon my
assumption. *There are all sorts of tips, tricks, etc. in teaching another to
cast, but I've got to say, if the budget allows, get a pro.


Having tried to teach my lovely bride to cast this past summer, I
agree with this. As rdean points out it is VERY easy to teach your
own bad habits. ( I'm self taught and a ****ty caster ... I blame my
instructor for my problems )

Towards the end of the summer ( and after my bride had already flown
home ) I ran into a troutbum friend that is a certified casting
instructor, chatted with him about my wife and prices. His
personality would mess well with hers and the price is very
reasonable. I called home, suggested she spend a few hours with Jim
before next year's adventures and she instantly agreed ... apparently
very willing to admit my shortcomings as a teacher G

My advice? Find a pro to help him learn to cast ... then let his dad
take him fishing.

P.S.
Both my old Usenet servers are apparently gone .... and I hate this
google thing. I hope I'm getting this into the correct thread ...
even

P.P.S. I had my best summer ever from a big fish caught perspective
as well as other, more important, vantage points ... I'll mention it
here since I don't want to bother figuring out how to post a separate
'TR'