TIPS FOR A BETTER CASTING TECHNIQUE
You don’t always have to cast far to catch fish – they often swim right in front of your feet in, or just behind, the surf. But in many other situations, such as fishing for cod in winter where casting into deeper water is where the fish will be found, it is very practical to be able to cast as far as possible. If the situation calls for it, you want to be able to reach the fish with a long cast and it pays to work on your casting technique. A good technique is important for another reason: like with any other sport, good technique is not only more effective than brute (and the wrong) force but prevents you from sustaining injuries. The forces that are released during a ‘wrong’ cast can cause you to develop serious complaints in your back and shoulders. The fact is that strength is not part of the solution. Balance, timing and technique are much more important for a successful cast and tens of meters in distance gained. Luckily, the right casting technique is relatively easy to learn with some practice.
WHOLE BODY
If you look carefully at a good cast you will see that it is carried out calmly and in a controlled manner. The movement is smooth and fluid so it looks like the caster is barely exerting himself. The reason for this is that when properly executed,
