Orvis Guide to Better Fly Casting: A Problem-Solving Approach

Good analysis and explanation of essential skills to master. It takes the reader through an evolving set of drills that lead to a better end level of skill. As you would expect, the essential component is the time to dedicate to each step, and patience so one does not rush through a foundational level of practice into one of the next phases which relies upon that base competency. Good pictures and diagrams.

The author did a superb job. I especially appreciated the steps and exercises as written in the book. They were a tremendous help in the improvement of my fly casting. My complaint and my reason for the three star rating is due to the book binding which is not worthy to be sold for the price paid. The binding broke the first time I opened the pages of the book. I am tremendously disappointed due to this but the content is excellent.

Great book for someone trying to teach themselves fly casting.. Gives a progression of practice drills from zero skills to double hauling.

I have never seen a book like this where it actually trouble shoots your cast and puts you in situations to solve problems. As a scientist, I love this approach.

Best

The best, most thorough, book on fly casting

Best book on casting out there.

I have long held the belief that it was nearly impossible to become a proficient fly caster by reading a book, but after reading "The Orvis Guide to Better Fly Casting" I have changed my mind.By following the step by step instructions Al Kyte gives in the chapter on "The Short Overhead Cast" I would expect that someone just learning to cast would soon learn the mechanics required to become a proficient fly caster.For experienced casters (especially those who enjoy teaching) his insights on the different styles world-class casters use in their distance casting will definitely broaden your knowledge of the science of casting.His separation of "substance and style" issues will go a long way to enlighten teachers about the key fundamentals in casting. Learning about style differences should help them avoid the "do it like me" trap that most of us fall into.I found his training-aid (it involves the clever use of a child's nerf ball) for getting better shoulder rotation was a big help in my own casting. Just goes to show that regardless of your level, there is always something you can do to get better casting mechanics. (Paul Arden and Steve Rajeff might be an exception to that rule.)This book should be a useful addition to anyone's casting library. You will find his approach to teaching you how to analyze and correct your own casting faults will be a valuable tool in learning to become a better caster and instructor.

I'm still learning after over 20 years of fly fishing - very good read.

Indispensabile per una buona formazione sulla pesca a mosca