Hello all
Ive just been practicing out on the grass and ive developed a problem(as if i didn't have enough already).When i cast forward my line/leader is catching the line underneath instead of straightening out,if you know what i mean.....Can anyone help me with this problem,its driving me nuts!!!...cheers

Gareth

Gaz,

Sounds like you've got a tailing loop issue. Best advice is to get yourself to a casting instructor - they'll be able to pinpoint the cause pretty quickly. Could be that you're creeping - unintentionally narrowing your casting arc, or have problems with your power application, there are other causes though.

Have a look here: http://www.sexyloops.com/flycasting/tailingloops.shtml

Gareth
It can be caused by a number of issues....tracking being one of them normally...but it could well be that your back cast is not straightening out before your forward cast, try this
Start with the rod tip down on the ground....v.important, lift progessively dont snatch, and with your bottom hand PUSH OUT as you lift into the stroke....now turn and look at the line as it goes back, is there a dip in the line or is it straight without any crinkles? if and when it is, commence the forward stoke and stop the rod tip high before drifting the tip down ward
If you still have the same problem let me know!

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I reckon you are trying to hard. Let the rod do the work and don't overpower the cast. Stop the rod upright on the back cast to throw a nice crisp loop and avoid a tailing loop (line hitting, or nearly hitting, the ground behind you) give the line chance to straighten out behind and then forward cast without giving it a load of welly. The line will zip out. Many people when learning get a good cast going then as they shoot the line BANG on the forward cast, putting shake in the rod and overpowering it. A "wind" knot is formed. Time for a new leader..................birdsnest

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Gaz, there are quite a few causes of tailing loops, so a question like this on a forum will generate a lot of different answers. probably best to have someone who knows what they are looking for take a look at your casting.

Cheers

Frank

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Thank you for the advice.....ill get out and have another practice asap,ill try what you recommended and ill get back to you,thx again

you should practice going to an instructor

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Yes i agree Rook...but as im on the sick after my knee op,im brassic..thought id get abit of praccy in until im able to get on the river.....I didn't have this problem before,but ive changed my rod(even tho my casting was poop!)....ive gone from a 9ft 5wt to a 8ft 6" 3 wt,so im not sure if thats the reason...cheers

Gaz If you are anywhere near Fife Give me a pm


Brian

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Im wishing a was close to fife pal ......you fancy a trip down to South Wales lol?...thx tho m8