fly casting

[baz 464]

i went out today for the first time, practicing in a field, i thought i was doing quite well ..what sort of distance am i expected to cast the fly? i was getting it about 30 yards, but obviously it would need to go further

[tote 870]

30 yards is excellent baz,can't imagine you would need any further than that.

Presentation is as important or even more important than distance though,

no point in casting it 30 yards if it crashes down on the surface with a mighty splash

[baz 464]

i think ill need more practice on that bit.....im going up to the lake tomorro and watch some one, see how the fly should hit the water

[snoopdog 1,256]

sounds like your doing ok baz if your going to a lake take your rod baz practice makes perfect feck what other people say get at it ..you will proberly be better casting with a short leader at first about 4 foot long ..and as you get better lengthen it when i go i use about a 7 or 8 foot leader but i started with a short one it makes casting easier and stops you getting afly stuck in the back of your head or cheek.. dont go to a lake without your rod ... good luck mate the next time you post i want to see a pic of a fish ...and no fishermans tales ...