Cast Like a Pro with Tim Rajeff: Practice Lessons

I believe that most fly anglers don’t practice their casting because they don’t really know how.
Most anglers count on fishing time to improve their casting. Fishing and practicing are two very different things and if you are working on your cast while fishing, you’re not doing either one very well. Practicing, without a plan, isn’t that productive either. Simply going out on the lawn and hucking as much line as possible isn’t an effective way to practice. In fact, it can reinforce bad habits.
Of course, if you’re really struggling, the best thing to do is work with a casting instructor. That’s a commitment, so we thought we’d lower the bar and bring the casting instructor to you. I spent an afternoon with champion caster, Tim Rajeff on his casting pond and he shared a simple practice plan that will build skills and reinforce good habits.

[@jmead1263]

I really have to say.. I never comment on videos, but I really have to say this is by far the best fly casting instruction I’ve ever witnessed hahaha in less than 5 mins, great video, thank you.

[@kimsedric4470]

to all the people in TH-cam! As Tim have mentioned earlier about getting names on the FFF list for casting lesson, Master or certified casters on the FFF list don't reply you most of the time so don't waste your time with the people in the FFF list and look for another source for casting lesson like your local pro shop or hire a guide who is teacher for day of fishing and working for technical stuff. One lame excuse I heard from another "master" or "certified" caster is that they are busy with their career and don't have time to give lessons. Well then don't put the name up making me waste my time.

[@JIllClark111]

contact the casting instructors through your local fly shop. Ours are great to respond here in Ketchum, Idaho.

[@WillLeviMarshall]

Tim your lessons and skills are terrific, I'm inspired to go practise more!!!

[@guwop2234]

dude let me just go out to my casting pond I dug in my backyard with my excavator I have sitting around.

[@sherimehl6237]

Ffi CASTING

[@markflo8412]

Come join the Long Beach Casting Club we can help.. Long Beach cal.

[@jimknowles5483]

Mark
Can your casting club teach me to cast needle sharp pointed loops and eliminate waves in my upper and lower legs of my fly line? Mark this is an important question to me.
Thanks
just jim

[@PRACERZ]

Well stated, thanks !!

[@JIllClark111]

Tim- I have a beautiful casting pond just feet from my house. I want to know however, how do you put those targets out there and anchor them at certain distances? I am not sure how to do that.

[@dariomanfroi9447]

Great video Tim. Thank you Dario

[@sherimehl6237]

Fly fishers international

[@ColmMullally]

Fantastic video guys

[@billruland1494]

Thanks, Tim. I've been looking for a short regime to start my practice. This fits the bill.

[@dirkreese6230]

Thanks a lot

[@kkwee3678]

what rod do you use mate ? :)
Simon,DK

[@davidloy1906]

kk wee
The same rod you fish (most) with.

[@lornehargis2614]

Most likely an Echo. As I recall he owns that company. Good rods too.

[@danreid6712]

Here's an accuracy trick; put your first finger on top of the rod-handle spine.
Turn your wrist over so the handle settles into your palm.
Then on your forward stroke, end it by aiming your finger at your target.

[@pulumputru1234]

Why do they speak so much.