If I could get clients to do one thing, it would be to PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE. Too many casters go out in the back yard throw a few 30’ casts that sort of unroll and call it a day. (If they even do that. ) Then they get to the destination they were so excited (and committed a great deal of money) to fish, hop on the bow of the skiff and are faced with wind, targets that show up all around the skiff, a fly line that seems intent on wrapping around everything and a guide desperately trying to focus them in on a cruising 32" redfish 40' away at 10 o'clock moving right to left and the fly falls in a heap of line 20' from the boat.
Practicing some of those skills and being comfortable with distance, wind and change of direction will make some of the other challenges less stressful. A typical set-up for me might be targets set at 30’, 50’ 70’ with a 18’ “fish popped up next to the boat shot” and a 40’ on my back hand.
Start at the ready position and pick a target. (If you have a friend, a kid, or a willing spouse even better. Have them call out the targets.) Hit it with 2 false casts or less. Then see how quickly you can pick up and switch direction and distance to a different target. Every 20 minutes, change the course so the wind hits from a different direction. Do this regularly and I guarantee you be happy with the results and so will your guide!
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