4. Depress the button and move your wrist to bring the rod
tip up. Keep your elbow near your side.
3. Point the tip of your rod at your target.
5. Move your wrist to bring the rod tip forward in line with
the target and lift your thumb from the button allowing the
line to release from the spool. The timing of the release
is important. If the line is released too soon, your casting
plug will fl y vertically resulting in a high, arcing cast that
doesn't cover much distance and can be caught by the
wind and moved off course. If the line is released too late,
the plug will hit the ground near your feet. If the line is
released at the right time, it will sail straight towards your
target.
6. Once the cast is
complete, turn the
reel handle once in
the direction of the
rod tip to engage
the line so it won't
continue to unwind
from the spool. You
should hear a click
as the pin pops back
into place.
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Tip: Before making your forward cast, look at your
lure or hook to make sure it isn't wrapped around the
line. Before you cast forward, return your focus to
your target. If you are not looking at your target, your
cast is likely to go astray.
CASTING
PHOTOS
BY
LARRY
PAPE
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KNOT TYING AND CASTING
