ORVIS - Fly Casting Lessons - Casting in the Wind

ORVIS fly fishing instructor Peter Kutzer explains how to compensate for high wind while fly casting. Whenever there's any kind of wind, your first priority should always be safety. Always be aware of where your fly is, and make sure that you are not endangering yourself or anyone else.

The next thing to consider is the wind direction, because this will determine how you need to cast in order to counteract the wind's effect on your fly line. If the wind is blowing directly into your casting shoulder, you need to figure out how to keep the fly away from your head and neck. If it's blowing against your off shoulder, you need to adjust your presentation for accuracy. A head-on wind requires a tight loop, and a tail wind calls for an oval cast.

Practice all of these methods and you'll find that a stiff breeze won't be a problem when you're on the water. For more resources to improve you fly fishing skills, visit our other online resources.

[tripfontain]

i enjoy fishing with my opposite hand a lot and i tell yeah, it definitely comes in handy while dealing with wind/avoiding the being nailed with the fly haha, great video, love them all

[bustedbait]

This was super helpful for being in Oklahoma.

[I_AM_BAYTOR]

How do you cast more than 10' or so?

[ericenglish]

Pete, how do you keep from hooking the sidearm cast?

[fishingamerica]

Is there any other water fishing besides saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing? lol