Perfecting the Double Haul - September 27, 2014

Today we participated in a workshop to improve our double haul. From participant responses, the workshop was successful. Of course the reason is that those that tested made a significant improvement in loop control, distance, and timing. 

Every one today was a real trooper. Even with the rain, we all had a wonderful time. 

Thanks everyone for a great morning!

Here's a few photos of the event.

We got a stronger wave of showers during the event, so we took cover under the trees.

You couldn't get rid of the smiles on everyone's faces.

Linn and I found shelter under our umrelas.

Most of the participants get close to their personal best in casting.

Perfecting Your Double Haul

Agenda

• Basic Fly Casting Principles

• Four-Part Cast

• Five Essentials

• There is a pause at the end of each stroke, which varies in duration with the amount of line beyond the rod tip.

• Slack line should be kept to a minimum.

• The rod tip must follow a straight line path.

• Casting stroke is increased with the length of line being cast.

• Power must be applied in the proper amount and in the proper place during the stroke.

• Casting Practice

• Max Distance

• Review of Casting Faults

• Cure for Casting Faults

• Double Haul Progression

• Double Haul Tips

Agenda - September 23, 2014

• Welcome
• Constitution - Review Committee
• Membership - Update Membership
• Treasurer's Report
• Planning Activities
• Conservation Event- Mike Gonzalez
• Fly Tying Session - Terry Eddelman (Guest Tier)
• Casting Classes - Saturday, September 27, 2014
• Rey's Presentation in Houston at Texas Fly Fishers
• Bass Pro Shop Event - Fly Tying Event for Kids during Christmas Break
• Next Meeting - October 28, 2014
• Adjourn