The Cast Theories and Applications for More Effective Techniques

by Jaworowski, Ed; Kreh, Lefty

• ISBN13: 9780811732574
• ISBN10: 0811732576
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-05
• Publisher: Stackpole Books

Summary

Mastering the art of casting is the challenge for fly fishers who want to fully enjoy the sport in all kinds of conditions. But the rigid rules that most anglers stick to often ensure inefficient results. Ed Jaworowski's approach to casting is the result of over twenty years of research and innovation. Based on four principles that are applicable to every cast, Ed reveals his methods for achieving accurate and effortless casting. With 380 stop-action photographs for visual support, this book provides detailed directions explaining how to cast longer while using less force, how to make a right-angle hook, how to avoid tailing loops, and how to cast in the wind.

Author Biography

In addition to being a premier fly-fishing instructor, Ed Jaworowski serves as a consultant for several tackle manufacturers. He lives in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	viii
Foreword	ix
Lefty Kreh
Introduction to the Paperback Edition	xi
Introduction to the First Edition	xiii
The Four Principles
Four factors that determine every cast	1	(16)
The Basic Cast
Applying the Four Principles to back and forward casts	17	(36)
Roll Casts
Improved techniques based on common sense	53	(36)
Distance
The same results with less effort; better results with the same effort	89	(22)
Practical Fishing Casts I
Useful presentations involving adjustments to the Four Principles during the cast	111	(44)
Practical Fishing Casts II
Useful presentations involving manipulations of the line after the cast	155	(32)
Problems, Faults, and Corrections
Learning to analyze and cure problems	187	(30)
Glossary	217	(4)
Index	221