Beginner casting question..

egildone wrote:
wrote:
Hello,
I'm new to fly fishing and have been practicing my overhead casting
out on the lawn. After about 15-20 minutes my forearm is really sore.
Is this a sign of someone trying to hard? ha! I've studied casting
videos and it looks so effortless, I'm assuming that's how if feels. I
think It might be my back cast I get to concerned with getting the
line flying behind me fast enough and stopping hard . I'm casting a
9ft 5/6wt. I guess what I'm saying is that I lack the "grace" that is
apparent in good casters. But my arms is killing me trying to acheive
it! Just looking for some tips and advice. Any appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian
http://riffleskiffles.blogspot.com


Brian,

Just don't watch those on the cable program "Fly Fishing America" Those
guys break every rule that I was taught about casting.

Ed
Try this. A video camera don't lie. Use one to see for yourself what
you need to do. Set it up so you can see your arm and wrist movement,
Then set it up to see your timing. I offer this advise to all, new or
veterans to improve their own style. Geo.