Casting from a Float Tube

Hi, all JFFC Fly Casters

When casting from your float tube, do you experience any of these?

• Line tangles on/from the tray
• Flies tangle with the leader/line
• Restricted room to double-haul
• Slap the water during false casts
• Want that bit more distance without slapping the water
• Get wind knots/tailing loops

Then our next casting morning clinic on 25 May 2024 is for you!

• Line and leader setups
• Line management
• Basic casting refresh
• Casting from a seated position
• Double hauling for float tubing
• Belgian-style casts
• Quick direction changes

Please RSVP to Cynthia!

Bring a tarp, picnic blanket, low chair, and inflated float tube (something to help you simulate casting from a low seated position).

This clinic is not aimed at newbies/beginners. The ability to double haul is recommended.

(Please commit when you book… last-minute cancellations are difficult to fill, and food planning becomes an issue. If you do not pitch on the day, you will be fined… 12 beers 😉)

Non-participants are also welcome to come and play.

This is also a great opportunity to meet and greet if you are a newcomer to the club.

Casting level –

• Newbie = never cast before
• Beginner = fished a couple of times, but unsure, fishes once or twice a year (casts less than 15m)
• Intermediate = fishes regularly, comfortable with casting, can double haul (can cast 20m+)
• Advanced = Fish a lot, can do most casts with light and heavy tackle, can cast ±25m, can identify and correct own errors, ability to teach and help others
• a Jedi master or Yoda himself = “learn we must from you”

For practice, the following setup is recommended –

• Your normal/favourite fly-fishing rod, the one you are most comfortable with. Try and stay in the 4 to 7 weights range.  Generally, 4 to 7 weights are the most suitable for practising and perfecting your casting.
• Floating line … a bright colour preferred, matching reel and a matching floating fly line.
• Leader and some yarn for a fly. Tapered leaders (0x or 1x) of around 9 feet long. It will give you the most consistent turnover results for practice

Proposed program for the day –

1. Rig up and warmup 30 minute before the scheduled starting time of 09h00
2. Safety brief
3. 3 x 1 hr sessions of instruction and practice
• Setup, line management, Pick-ups and basic casts
• Hauling from a seated position
• Error correction, Dealing with wind, tailing loops, slapping the water
4. Braai – 12h00 + see the most famous Boerewors Roll Cast demonstration. Serias fun!

Notes –

• Please note that this is a group casting clinic and individual one-on-one time may be limited.  Your patience and understanding in this regard is appreciated.
• As a club, members can learn from each other.  If you have some particular skill… please share.
• One-on-one lessons can be booked with the instructors by separate arrangement.
• Be punctual as exercises build on each other.
• No Flies, please.
• Remember your windbreaker, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and something to drink and snack.
• The casting instructors are not necessarily better casters than you, but they are trained to observe, identify, and correct common casting mistakes to improve your casting experience.
• Observers are welcome.
• There is plenty of time after the formal sessions to cast on your own, try out new tackle, ask questions etc.
• The casting clinic is run by volunteers, and the instructors run on liquid refreshments!

No fish finders allowed!

The clinic is free for club members. Non-members pay R200.00 but will only be allowed if there is space available.

Give me a call if you have questions…

Wet Nets!

Leslie & Dirk