FISHING 101
FISHING 101

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS:
HOW TO CAST

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HOW TO CAST


#1

To make a cast, start by positioning your body in the direction you want to cast.


#2

Hold the rod in front of you, pointing straight out and parallel to the ground.


#3

Hold the rod with your dominant hand, placing your hand where the reel meets the rod.


#4

Using your pointer finger, grab the line coming out of the reel.


#5

With the line secured against the rod, use your other hand to open the bail of your reel.


#6

From there, pull your rod back with your dominant hand, so it is next to you, keeping it parallel to the ground.


#7

To cast, quickly swing your rod forward so it points directly in front of you.


#8

As you whip the rod, release your pointer finger off of the line, but maintain your grip on the rod.


#9

Once your rod is in front of you, wait until the bobber lands in the water and then close the reels bail.


#10

You may need to reel in the line a couple inches until it is tight.


Once the rig is in the water, you’ll need to know when you have a bite. The bobber serves as a strike indicator. Watch the bobber when you first cast to see how it moves with the natural current. When you see it dip more than that, there’s a fish on the end of the line.


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