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Rodney

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Basic fly casting video tutorials by Willie Holmes
« on: August 22, 2021, 07:30:38 PM »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv55sUxWwog

Willie's email is willieloop@hotmail.com if anyone is interested in taking a lesson from him.
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Re: Basic roll cast video tutorial by Willie Holmes
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2021, 08:27:37 AM »
Never really given my roll cast mechanics much thought, so it's probably not great. Some great tips and visualizations to try out. I dont spey, so not that familiar with the terminology, but seems to make a lot of sense.

One thing I noticed is that the host does not have much, if any, wrist break during the cast. I'm probably guilty of that...
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Re: Basic roll cast video tutorial by Willie Holmes
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2021, 12:34:56 PM »
That's a good video and I was impressed with how he gave good instruction, demo'd the cast and covered the possible main faults in about 10 minutes.

One thing he didn't mention was the roll cast is a good set up for a quick overhead cast for distance. When you retrieve line in and get to the head roll cast the line in front of you and as soon as it kisses the water do a back cast and forecast then shoot line - quick and easy way to get 60 to 70 feet of line or even more out without a lot of effort.

I'd also mention I find it very useful to see shots of any cast from behind and the side of the angler that allows me to see what the full cast looks like when delivered. There were some front shots but possibly due to light (it was overcast) I couldn't see the cast well if at all. 
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Re: Basic roll cast video tutorial by Willie Holmes
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2021, 06:32:07 PM »
Great video Rod.

Willie is a fantastic teacher, I've taken a couple of classes with him and can't recommend him enough. Such a great guy.
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Re: Basic roll cast video tutorial by Willie Holmes
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2021, 08:32:45 PM »
Great video, it's quite detailed and I can reference and practice easily. Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Basic roll cast video tutorial by Willie Holmes
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2021, 08:51:13 AM »
One more, this time on double spey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxkp6KPNjos
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Re: Basic fly casting video tutorials by Willie Holmes
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2021, 04:20:23 PM »
you might have to change the website name to "Spey Rod" ::)
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Re: Basic fly casting video tutorials by Willie Holmes
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2021, 05:47:59 PM »
Holy moly Ralph you made a funny. Didn’t think you had in you. Way to go !
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Re: Basic fly casting video tutorials by Willie Holmes
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2021, 09:10:19 AM »
Thanks! You should try it some time. You might enjoy it.  ;D

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Re: Basic fly casting video tutorials by Willie Holmes
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2021, 09:31:02 AM »
I’m always laughing and giggling. Keep em coming brother. Baby steps, you’ll get there. Cheers enjoy your Sunday.
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