Use the candy-cane loop shape as your timing cue
Use the candy-cane loop shape as your timing cue
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- Topic: Casting
- Original category: Casting
- Species: All species
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use the candy-cane loop shape as your timing cue
How to do it: Watch the backcast loop and start forward when it shows a small curl at the end, like a candy cane, rather than waiting for a straight line
Mistake it fixes: Waiting until the line is straight instead of watching the loop
Why it works: The candy-cane shape is a visual signal that the loop is almost straight but still loaded. It gives a repeatable, visible timing cue.
When it matters most: All fly casting