06-12-2013, 03:14 PM
Jeremy, I'm with you, this wind really stinks!
Wind is hard to fish in, but it is doable. It just isn't as fun, and I don't go out in it that much when it is roaring. But sometimes it is the only time available, so go for it. The challenge of less than perfect conditions is part of what makes fly fishing fun for me.
As others have said, the heavier weight rods and lines, but not everyone has several choices with them. So try to keep your cast low, fast, and short..... Side arm or roll cast. If you can get the wind to your back a roll cast works well.
I think one of the things that helps me the most in the wind is to shorten my leader and use a heavier tippet. Long leaders land in the bushes or in you.
To help keep the fly from catching you....if the wind is coming at you from your right side (or left if you are left handed), cast with your rod angled over your left side so that the line is traveling on the side away from the wind. That way the wind can't blow it into you. It is a little tricky so keep it short and practice at first. Hook piercings are no fun! Wear sunglasses or safety glasses. Shooting glasses are great on dark days or at dusk.
Look up casting in the wind on you tube. I think there are several helpful videos on there .
At least you got out!
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Wind is hard to fish in, but it is doable. It just isn't as fun, and I don't go out in it that much when it is roaring. But sometimes it is the only time available, so go for it. The challenge of less than perfect conditions is part of what makes fly fishing fun for me.
As others have said, the heavier weight rods and lines, but not everyone has several choices with them. So try to keep your cast low, fast, and short..... Side arm or roll cast. If you can get the wind to your back a roll cast works well.
I think one of the things that helps me the most in the wind is to shorten my leader and use a heavier tippet. Long leaders land in the bushes or in you.
To help keep the fly from catching you....if the wind is coming at you from your right side (or left if you are left handed), cast with your rod angled over your left side so that the line is traveling on the side away from the wind. That way the wind can't blow it into you. It is a little tricky so keep it short and practice at first. Hook piercings are no fun! Wear sunglasses or safety glasses. Shooting glasses are great on dark days or at dusk.
Look up casting in the wind on you tube. I think there are several helpful videos on there .
At least you got out!
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