We all experience adrenaline rushes when taking a shot at catching a fish of a lifetime. Most of the time, it’s all about the cast: getting the right distance and ensuring your fly is placed in the correct position. However, there are always those times when the wind blows and the odds aren’t in your favor. During a recent hosted trip, our good friends over at Mad River Outfitters spent some time with Shawn Leadon, a legendary bonefish captain based on the island of Andros in the Bahamas, where he shared some great advice on fly casting.
A few things to think about:
- You have two pressure points #1 your four fingers #2 your thumb
- Pull with your four fingers stopping at 45 degrees, then push with your thumb stopping at 45 degrees
- The more line you have, the more patience you need to have in your false cast
Special shoutout to Mad River Outfitters and Captain Shawn Leadon from the Andros Island Bonefish Club, be sure to follow @madriveroutfitters & and @shawn_leadon on Instagram! Check out the full video on YouTube by clicking HERE!
