Feature Video: The Curve Cast Straight from the experts at Orvis, this video covers curving a cast to the left or right. The full series of Orvis casting skills videos follows below.
All the way at the bottom of the page is a three-part series on fly casting basics for beginners.
Casting Heavy Flies
Roll Casting
Casting In Wind
Casting Accuracy
Casting Angles
The Double Haul
Fixing Tailing Loops
Delicate Presentations
Steeple Cast
Avoid Hitting Your Rod
Don't Be A Creep
Parachute & Pile Casts
Reach Cast
Fly Casting Lessons
Learn the basics of the fly cast in this three-part series from Tight Lines Fly Shop in Wisconsin.
The video is a bit grainy, the opening sequence is a bit corny, but the lessons are easy to follow and extremely helpful.
For beginners - or even experienced anglers looking to brush up on the basics - watch the videos in sequence from top to bottom to cover the lessons chronologically.
Click the outward facing arrows in the lower right hand corner to make the video full screen. Press the "esc" button on your keyboard to return to regular size.
If you take care of the fish, the fishing will take care of itself.