We have a new video that gets to the nitty gritty of the Spey Cast. Fly Casting instructor, Bob Nasby will show you the “Little Things that makes a difference” to the cast.
Bob is a skilled fly-casting instructor who understands the mechanics of fly casting and conveys that knowledge to his students. Bob “Nas” Nasby is a frequent speaker at sports shows, fishing and conservation clubs, and he appears often as a guest on Fly Fish America. He has been featured on television and talk radio programs, in numerous publications (Outdoor Life, Fly Fishing the North Country), and in various Boundary Waters publications.
Fishing Hall of Fame member / Fly Casting Instructor
Fishing since 1956
Guiding since 1977
Professional rod builder for 41 years
Rose Creek Anglers has the privilege of working with one of the best and most experienced fly anglers in the country. Rose Creek Anglers and Bob Nasby are teaming up to provide the fly fishing community with information that will improve their fly fishing experience.
Scandi Casting: Little Things Make A Big Difference
1) Slow Lift:
This keeps tension on the line to form a good D Loop.
2) The anchor:
The anchor location is important in creating the D Loop. The closer the anchor is to you, the larger the D Loop will be. When there are restrictions behind you, the anchor needs to be farther away from you to keep the D Loop from tangling in the brush behind you.
3) The Pivot:
The centrifugal energy will assist in loading the rod in the D Loop. A smooth lift and good anchor placement along a smooth pivot will put a load on the rod.
4) The D Loop:
The D Loop should be anchored only by the leader, or the fly when using sink tips. Too much line contact will create line stick, which will kill the cast.
*5) The Forward Cast:
a) Keep elbow close to your body.
b) Power from lower hand – hence the term “Underhand Casting”
c) Slow acceleration – a tailing loop will occur if the forward cast starts too quickly.
*For most of my students, this is by far the most difficult action in the cast to consistently achieve. The application of force to the rod is critical. The short casting stroke in the setup will seems to signal the brain to push hard to get the line out. It took me a long time to fight this urge. Just like in standard fly casting, you can not apply force too quickly at the start of the cast. A slow acceleration is required.
6) Aim for the Tree Tops:
Stopping the rod high (11 O’clock) which will give you a tighter loop and better flight.
7) Use a little Body Motion:
8) Don’t have more line out than the distance needed for the cast. When the line tightens against the reel, the leader will turn over.
Bob is always eager to help people enjoy our sport.
Feel free to contact Bob to book a fly casting lesson or just to ask a question: bob@rose-creek.com or 651-730-5284