Use a reach cast to defeat drag in conflicting currents
Use a reach cast to defeat drag in conflicting currents
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- Topic: Casting
- Original category: Casting
- Species: Trout
- Water: River
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use a reach cast to defeat drag in conflicting currents
How to do it: Reach the rod to one side during the cast to place slack where currents differ, keeping the fly drifting naturally
Mistake it fixes: Letting drag ruin the drift
Why it works: Drag is when current pulls line faster than the fly, making it move unnaturally. A reach cast pre-places slack so the fly can drift at current speed longer.
When it matters most: Dry fly, complex currents