Practice, practice, practice.
You’ve heard that before with other endeavors such as golf, shooting hoops, or whatever sport you’re learning. And the same is true with fly fishing.
Practicing casting is a sure-fire way to improve your skills the moment you hit the river or lake.
Set up “fish” targets in the living room and practice with the Orvis PractiCaster indoors any time of year. This realistic feeling rod and line seamlessly translate to a traditional fly rod once you head outside to practice.
String up a fly rod and have it out on the porch or by the door. Every time you find yourself with five to ten minutes, grab it and head outside to practice casting. Focus on the motion to start and then increase distance and practice shooting for multiple targets for accuracy.
Back up against a tree and practice your roll cast. Hook your cast to the left and right until you can do so with precision.
All the while, pay attention to how each cast feels and watch the line through both the forward and back casts to help diagnose problems.
It’s amazing what regular casting practice will do for you while fishing. Plus, it’s fun. Make it a game and you’ll want to get out every day to practice.