Probably the Best Casting Video Ever Made | Simon Gawesworth

We've produced some wonderful casting videos but we have to say that Simon Gawesworth and the folks at Far Bank did an outstanding job with this comprehensive video about the essentials of fly casting. We cannot recommend this video enough to anyone learning to fly fish!
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[attilathehamster]

The title WAS NOT click-bait. Clear, structured, video presented by a natural communicator.

[katbars]

A natural born teacher; I find all his videos to be exceptional. Thank you, Simon.

[eedjaq]

After fly fishing for 50 years. I still found some very interesting lessons. Great teacher. Thanks

[johnnymccann]

🎉I've been fly fishing and tying probably 30 plus years. self taught from the instructions on the back of the cardboard container holding the prize fly rod from kmart. i don't consider myself a good caster but the fish and memories of so many fish. i also had my share of tree and tall grass fishing. Lol.we all have . the fun and excitement unlimited. I'm disabled now and don't fish much . i really need someone to go with in case something happens. i can walk but not far without resting a bit. but it's ok, the experience and blessings I've had is worth more than gold. papa from the foothills of the blue ridge mountains in NC wishing you well 😊

[judyholt]

I’ve been fly fishing for almost 65 years and this is the best casting video I have ever watched. Great instruction regarding the physics of the cast! Great job!

[paharding]

Awesome video of an extremely important part of fly fishing. This is the finest video on the topic. Simon is a great instructor and great communicator. Kudos to Rio. Thank you!

[bjernaa]

Best casting instruction video I've ever seen. Excellent!

[morgandodge]

Great instruction pointed for those starting out and great instruction and reminders for lifelong students- thank you!

[lincolnprojectnemesis]

I was fortunate enough to have seen Simon do a casting demonstration with convention and spey fly rods. Listening to him, I found his simplistic approach to instruction refreshing. The guy is an unbelievable mover of fly line. You got to see it!

[ianwoods]

Thank you, Simon for a great instructional film and the great way you conveyed it to us.
I've fly fished for thirty years on reservoirs. I haven't done lots. I'm not a natural and at times, struggle. I love the thrill of the chase, being outside, near water and trying to master the art of casting. Like you say, if you try and belt line out, you'll probably regret it, as gentleness is the key.
I read an article in Countrymans Weekly by Simon Everett regarding line care around ten years ago. Since then, I've washed my lines in the bath with soap flakes. Not washing up liquid because of the fierce detergents contained. Soap flakes are a gentle wash. I then use the line slick, line care that comes with the line. That has helped and given me confidence. I also made a big circular drum, to wrap the line around during winter, to help lose line memory that you can get off tightly wrapped line on small spools.
I have nothing like your ability. I've developed some regrettable habits over the years, which leads to knots, line falling deadweight in front of you, etc.
As I cast, I try to have these things in mind. A good grip of the rod handle. My rod flicking in-between eleven and two o'clock. Try and not drop my back cast by taking my rod too far back, especially at the Dam wall. Tension in my wrist to create flex in the rod, timing, line release, (other hand), and trying to present the line gently on the water with correct turn over.
It's not often I do that well. Generally, there's something I don't do that frustates me. I've never been able to watch my back cast as I always feel like I'm going to fall over and completely lose my rythmn. So I have to guess my backcast timing. Thank you for an inspiring fantastic video, which has given me lots to think about as this season is just beginning.
Very best wishes.

[CommodoreMark]

The step-by-step explanation of shooting line is especially good in an outstanding tutorial. Simon is the best!

[brunomarquezan]

THE BEST. Simon always turns it so easy to comprehend... thanks so much

[Walkslowlylooking]

We met at my first Sandy Spey Clave, eons ago, but I will always be grateful for it. You have convinced me to resurrect my fly fishing infancy/career, just for the challenge of maybe, one day, might happen, putting together a decent fly cast. Thank you again, Simon.

[chuckrhindos]

One of the best basic casting videos available

[williamparadis]

Excellent tutorial - as always. I think one especially important note is in the very beginning, when Simon explains that the grip and stance aren't initially critical - what is important is to find what is comfortable. That comfort leads to confidence, confidence leads to practice, and practice quickly leads to mastery. At THAT point, you begin to refine your technique and grow your skill set. Too many people teach that "there's only one right way, " when that's really not true, and especially not an effective way to teach. Really an extraordinarily well-presented lesson - looking forward to more.

[scottclement]

I wish I had this kind of tutorial when I first picked up a fly rod. I look forward to reviewing this and applying these principles to improve my casting. Thank you.

[garynokes]

I’ve been a fly fisherman for years and found this video informative as well as an excellent review. Thanks for posting.

[DrM]

Fantastic instructional video. I have been a professor for 35 years, and this gentleman is as good a professor as I’ve seen. Congratulations.

[alecstrickland]

I really appreciate that you told fresh beginners to just not worry about the nitty gritty details

[MrRanggong]

Simon does a great job explaining everything. Only thing I would add: how to know when to start your back cast or forward cast? The moment when you feel the traveling line and loop start to pull on the rod. Beginers tend to whip the rod back and forth, not waiting for the line to unroll and pull on the rod. Once I learned this my distance casting improved.