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Master the Cast: Fly Casting in Seven Lessons Paperback – February 11, 2005

by George V. Roberts (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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Hone your fly-casting skills in just a few hours!

The better you can cast, the more you'll enjoy fly-fishing. With good casting technique you can place the fly where you want it, effortlessly and with precision and grace, even when wind or obstructions conspire against you. In Master the Cast, George V. Roberts Jr., a lifelong fly-fisher and sought-after instructor, walks you through a course that breaks the complicated mechanics into a few simple components. Then, with the help of hundreds of photos and illustrations, he shows you how to master these in seven concise lessons, including:

  • The Roll Cast, which builds your rod-arm mechanics (how the hand, wrist, forearm, and upper arm function to make the rod work)
  • The Pick-Up-and-Lay-Down Cast, which forms the foundation of all straight-line casting
  • False Casting, which allows you to keep the fly airborne for several strokes before delivering it
  • plus Shooting Line, Casting in All Planes, Drift and Follow-Through, Off-Vertical Casting, and an advanced lesson on Hauling

    Master the Cast is an indispensable resource for all fly-fishers, beginner to advanced, that will have you casting flies with confidence, precision, and consistency after only a few hours' practice.

    "Most fly-fishers cast mechanically without understanding the mechanics of the cast. But understanding precisely what is going on and why is what makes a good caster into an excellent one. George Roberts understands casting mechanics inside and out, and his Master the Cast will help you do just that."―James R. Babb, editor, Gray's Sporting Journal

    Praise for George Roberts' A Fly-Fisher's Guide to Saltwater Naturals and Their Imitation:

    "A book in a class by itself."―Fly Fishing Saltwater

    "It is difficult to overestimate the importance of this book."―The Fly-Tyer's Catalog

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  1. Print length
    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
  4. Publication date
    February 11, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    7.3 x 0.4 x 9.2 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0071449000
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0071449007
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George V. Roberts Jr. teaches fly casting throughout the country. He contributes to Saltwater Fly Fishing, Fly Tyer, and On the Water and is the author of A Fly-Fisher's Guide to Saltwater Naturals and Their Imitation.

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Hone your fly-casting skills in just a few hours!

The better you can cast, the more you'll enjoy fly-fishing. With good casting technique you can place the fly where you want it, effortlessly and with precision and grace, even when wind or obstructions conspire against you. In Master the Cast, George V. Roberts Jr., a lifelong fly-fisher and sought-after instructor, walks you through a course that breaks the complicated mechanics into a few simple components. Then, with the help of hundreds of photos and illustrations, he shows you how to master these in seven concise lessons, including:

  • The Roll Cast, which builds your rod-arm mechanics (how the hand, wrist, forearm, and upper arm function to make the rod work)
  • The Pick-Up-and-Lay-Down Cast, which forms the foundation of all straight-line casting
  • False Casting, which allows you to keep the fly airborne for several strokes before delivering it
  • plus Shooting Line, Casting in All Planes, Drift and Follow-Through, Off-Vertical Casting, and an advanced lesson on Hauling

Master the Cast is an indispensable resource for all fly-fishers, beginner to advanced, that will have you casting flies with confidence, precision, and consistency after only a few hours' practice.

"Most fly-fishers cast mechanically without understanding the mechanics of the cast. But understanding precisely what is going on and why is what makes a good caster into an excellent one. George Roberts understands casting mechanics inside and out, and his Master the Cast will help you do just that."—James R. Babb, editor, Gray's Sporting Journal

Praise for George Roberts' A Fly-Fisher's Guide to Saltwater Naturals and Their Imitation:

"A book in a class by itself."—Fly Fishing Saltwater

"It is difficult to overestimate the importance of this book."—The Fly-Tyer's Catalog

George V. Roberts Jr. has been fly-fishing since age seven and now teaches fly casting throughout the country. He is a frequent contributor to Saltwater Fly Fishing, Fly Tyer, and On the Water, among other magazines, and he is the author of A Fly-Fisher's Guide to Saltwater Naturals and Their Imitation, which won the United Fly Tyers' Book of the Year Award for 1994.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1st edition (February 11, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0071449000
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0071449007
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 0.4 x 9.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Mean Bone
5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Fundamentals and more - (UPDATE 6/2/16: [...]
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2010
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I gave my first book away to a friend who is learning and bought hardback for myself through Amazon. I should buy more to give away!

An excellent book on fundamentals and more that should be in every fly fisherman's (and woman's!) library. For the novice an excellent place to start. For the experienced a great reference to review for curing those little problems that crop up from time to time.

Roberts has extensive experience teaching and it shows in how well he explains what the fly rod does during a properly executed cast and what you need to do accomplish it. When you understand that and experience a properly executed cast a little light goes on as you get a glimpse at the beauty and art of fly fishing.

Once you're grounded in the fundamentals he goes on to clearly explain how to perform proficient casts in varied surroundings and conditions.

Great book! Buy it!

And when you're on your way give it to someone learning and buy another.

UPDATE 6/2/16: Check out MasterTheCast.com. Wealth of information, and you can arrange private lessons!
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Nemo
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2013
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I had been away from fly fishing for 10-15 years and knew that in order to get back into casting I wanted to forget my prior bad habits and learn the correct way to cast. This book is the ticket. I quickly learned what I was doing wrong years ago, the right way to do it and had fun practising what I learned from the book. I strongly urge anyone who wants to learn the fun and art of fly casting to buy this book.You will be glad you did. Roberts has also put out a DVD on distance casting that will extend your knowledge and dovetail with the basics learned in Mastering the Cast.
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nightcrawler
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the "go to book" for anybody who wants ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2016
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This is the "go to book" for anybody who wants to learn how to fly cast. Mr. Roberts goes into excruciating detail on how to do it and what not to do. My fly casting has improved dramatically.
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JonathanE.Walter
4.0 out of 5 stars Great stepwise approach!
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2013
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Although I am not a fan of the "power snap" this is a great introductory text to fly casting. (I am an IFFF Certified Casting Instructor and teach frequently.) This is one of the few books where it would be possible to "self-teach". If there was an accompanying DVD it would be even better!
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5.0 out of 5 stars ... SAY IS ORDER AND READ IT THERE IS NONE BETTER DAVID DREZ
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ALL I CAN SAY IS ORDER AND READ IT
THERE IS NONE BETTER
DAVID DREZ, JR.,M.D.
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Hamilton1234
5.0 out of 5 stars Transformed my casting
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2011
I happened upon this book in our local library. I have been flyfishing off and on for the last 15 years, even so this book greatly improved my casting. My biggest improvement came in using the flyrod more efficiently. The author really focuses on the basic casting stroke rather than going into detail of all the specialty casts. I didnt realize how bad of a caster I was, until I started to make near effortless casts after reading this book.
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Spencer Carruthers
4.0 out of 5 stars Looking good, even if they're not biting....
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2002
Just as with Ben Hogan's famous Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf, understanding the "mechanics" does not always mean you'll shoot lower scores. (I'm a testament to that!)
And by reading this book, doesn't mean you'll catch fish. What it does do however, is give you the confidence, and style, in your cast to make fly-fishing both more enjoyable, and fun. Whether it's golf or fishing, style points count and that's what "Master the Cast" did for me. Follow the drills and cast with confidence! If you own a fly rod, you need this book
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Mr M
5.0 out of 5 stars Not quite a Master Caster yet.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2015
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Very informative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2015
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Great Book!
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This book was written almost 20 years ago and has been overtaken by video material available on the web
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