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[mattpeace]

I am fairly new to fly fishing, and am trying to help my wife learn. The problem I am having is she is left handed and I am having a hard time translating it for her, is there anyone that would be willing to help show her the technique needed?
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[Lobina_Mosca]

I'm a southpaw and what worked for me was to learn to do it right-handed. Not the same for everyone but something to consider. Otherwise, just flip the vise the other way and have at it. Charlie Craven ties as a lefty and he's pretty much one of the best around, so you could search up any videos with him tying if you're wondering about seeing it in action.

Since I've done it both ways, I'd say I prefer right handed for the fact that it was easier to see and mimic techniques I saw on video or in books. Also, thread has a natural right handed twist. If you tie left-handed, you'll end up unwinding the natural thread wrap on certain kinds of threads. In the end, though, it really boils down to what hand you feel most comfortable winding a bobbin and placing materials on the hook. I actually prefer using my left hand to place materials for my right hand to wrap. Just my personal preference there and everyone will be different.

Good luck!
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[flygoddess]

I thought you were asking about fly "fishing". I was going to suggest to try teaching her right handed. Being totally new to it, it might not be that hard. Or just watch yourself in a mirror.
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[sinergy]

I too am left handed and visual learner, learning from right handed guides can be a bit of a challenge especially when just trying to watch what there doing and translating to the left hand sometime doesn't compute... Id say first off teach roll casting get those tight loops and put some distance on those casts. Roll casting can be just as if not more effective then dry casting.


Second practice practice practice, practice dry casting in the back yard, at the park or any grassy surface.You don't have to put much distance on the casts just peel out 15 or 20 feet and have her cast it back and forth keeping the line in the air and not tangling or snapping like a whip. Have her get the feel of the line loading before she casts in the opposite direction. In my opinion timing and the feeling of the line loading before you cast forward and back is crucial.
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[flygoddess]

Just one more note about roll casting. You really do need water to practice it. I use roll casting more than any other kind.
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[riverdog]

Are you sure it's a handedness issue? Why don't you just switch and cast left handed while teaching her? I switch on stream rarely and it's not something I have to stop to think about. If you can't cast left handed after a little practice maybe find a lefty to teach her for a bit to get started and see if that helps. If there are online examples of left handers teaching casting that might also be helpful.
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