The Figure 8 Cast

I learned a new cast called the Figure 8, some of you may already know this
one. It's used when you have obstruction behind you and throwing big flies
or weighted line when the roll cast just won't cut it. I have also use it
for throwing dry flies as well. For a right hander, I raise the rod to an
angle and make a circular motion counter clockwise in a loop. As the line
comes around, I make the 2nd loop, sort of a sweeping motion on the opposite
side (left shoulder), underneath in a clockwise direction which anchors the
line in the water and loads the rod. I then shoot the line towards the
target. It's a variation of a spey movement, a very pretty figure 8 cast
when done right, but also quite effective.



I'm always game to try new cast with a single handed rod. If anyone would
like to share casting techniques, please do so.

fwiw,

-tom