As an instructor I was happy to see Jim hit on the elements of the cast most consistently performed incorrectly by new (and some seasoned) casters. I see ‘all wrist’ and ‘too much elbow’ all the time. The hand must travel in a straight path for the rod tip to do the same. What a gem of an instructional video. It proves the timelessness to proper casting techniques. Saved! I will send this video (and some others) to my students!❤
@crestonlaager321615 күн бұрын
I'm 56 and learned to fly cast from my uncle and watching other after receiving my first fly rod at age 12. One time on the West Branch of the Delaware my uncle was watching me cast from atop the old bridge at Hale Eddy. I said to him, "how's my casting look?" He said "looks great." I always senesed, however, that there was a heck of a lot of room for improvement. Don't get me wrong, we were both "competent" casters, after all, we caught fish, lol, but we wouldn't of ever won any medals. Fast forward to today and because of viewing videos like Mr. Green's, I've been able to improve my casting immensely. Maybe because I already had a basic education, but these days I can double-haul and throw out nearly as much line with a single hand rod as I do with my doubles whic makes the experience of simply casting that much more rewarding. It kind of reminds me of the Atlantic Salmon video/documentary with Ted Williams in which the "Splendid Splinter" alludes to the idea of the complete experience, taken to another level, where you can get skunked, but rest assured you've done all you could and you're humbled and beaten on the fishe's terms.
@paulobainz12102 ай бұрын
Makes sen. I guess your first few driving lessons wouldn’t be in rush but traffic.
@rangerwhite51652 ай бұрын
Great instruction even now.
@jason-ian-Van-Sloten3 ай бұрын
I just discoverd this old video today..and there are way more video's out on You Tube with so called 'Hip' Music and 'flashy' talk.. This is the best video i've ever seen! Thank you Jim!
@capttomhughes4 ай бұрын
Very instructional and straight to the point. If you're having trouble with fly casting watch this video.
@barry4fish194 ай бұрын
I read that the FF807 was his favorite model, I think he might be using that one in the video. I am fortunate to have acquired several of the old Fenwicks, both fiberglass (first and second generation) and the early graphite ones (HMG, Eagle and Blackhawk). They are all wonderful to cast and fish, and Jim designed all of them. The FF70 and FF75 are my favorite glass models. The graphite HMG and Eagle (805 and 806 are my favs) have just amazing fish-fighting feel, they transfer vibration to your hand so much better than many of todays graphite rods. They are not as durable, but if you are careful, they are very fun, and you can still find them on the used market. I also read somewhere that casting champ Maxine McCormick likes to cast the 6 wt Eagle (yes, the older series designed by Jim Green, not the newer ones). Obviously the Fenwick name of today is just a reference, bought out in name only, and today’s rods with that name are not the same (the Aetos is a good rod for the money, and the Fenglass in the lighter weights are not too bad). Vic Johnson’s book on Fenwick history is worth getting if you can find it.
@jtoddcrosby6 ай бұрын
No one needs to create anymore casting videos. Just watch this one. This is everything you need to know. And the hat. Need the hat.
@johnlfield7 ай бұрын
You’re welcome Steve. Happy Holidays, John
@stevewinters40177 ай бұрын
Love this John ! Thanks so much for adding this to your arsenal
@glennplatvoet71118 ай бұрын
That's what I'm thinking about a good casting experience 😊
@Sagittariustoo9 ай бұрын
The best fly-casting video I have ever seen, as others have mentioned. It's a shame Fenwick HMG rods are now made in China. 👎🏼 Still have a few that were made in the USA. 👍🏼
@user-px5rd8tg8y9 ай бұрын
Gold.
@59TOBE9 ай бұрын
What a fantastic video on casting lovely ot watch
@johnlfield9 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it!
@RisinqTide10 ай бұрын
Loved this video. Amusing how he assumes to be speaking to a male audience ("you fellows"), I wonder if any ladies who watched picked up on this too. There is a young lady in there, btw, did you see her right at the end (23:33)?
@johnlfield10 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Yes, I saw the girl, but I couldn’t identify her. Since Jim and Carol Green didn’t have kids, I might assume the girl is related to the camera operator.
@myhreBassmann10 ай бұрын
Thanks. Magnificent instruction 👍🤩
@morganhaight853711 ай бұрын
Now this is a great video. Such clear precise info. 10 min in and I already have a way better understanding of the mechanics and what I’m doing incorrectly.
@duanethompson236011 ай бұрын
Jim was a great caster and teacher. I spent a lot of time with him casting, testing rods and fishing. I miss him!
@dougg.4913 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Don Mackey for telling me about Jim Green. This is the best casting information I’ve ever seen.
@gofusmoholl3462 Жыл бұрын
I ordered my first fishing rod from Fenwick in 1975 and I was so excited the day I received it in the mail. Love this video
@DjayxJW Жыл бұрын
Incredible that every fly casting lesson I see takes elements of this but never quite the whole thing. I see a few notable casters use his technique to "flip the tip" but its rarely spoken about.
@wesleybrenneis6195 Жыл бұрын
Brian told me to be here.
@myronnicholassenchyshak9726 Жыл бұрын
Just outstanding teaching! More detailed and straight to the point than any casting lesson I took. Better than any other casting video I’ve seen. So glad I fell upon this one video! A real gem!
@weisswurstfruhstuck8523 Жыл бұрын
Looks a bit like a ghost note while drumming. :)
@weisswurstfruhstuck8523 Жыл бұрын
Thank you a lot for uploading this video. Taught me immediately some small mistakes I make sometimes.
@weisswurstfruhstuck8523 Жыл бұрын
Old but gold. Rarely seen such a good explanation of the basics.
@justinpartington92202 жыл бұрын
Master fly fisherman chris j compton is this guys mentor ? Compy the best ever
@nekotube-studio2 жыл бұрын
This video is quite important for learn to the fly casting, I think.
@Rg-mv4if2 жыл бұрын
Elegant
@tinoyb92943 жыл бұрын
The Steve Rajeff of his time and a great fly rod designer for Fenwick and then Sage, I believe. The inventor of the ferruleless rod.
@blaeandblack5473 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff.
@mjbrennan123 жыл бұрын
What a master class from a class master. They don't come any better than this. If they'll bite for anyone up there, I'm sure they will for you. A belated thank you from a grateful Irish caster who has learned so much from you. RIP
@rangerwhite70913 жыл бұрын
Great watch. Had a few Fenwick rods in the 80s. Always superbly finished.
@sidewaysrain76093 жыл бұрын
I am the first one to say, " if it ain't broken don't fix it",_ this technique seems to work for him and the bottom line is that's all that matters. Now that being said from a learning and teaching standpoint there is alot wrong with this technique making casting far more complicated than it is. Your elbow should be in against your side never out and up. Your some is your pointer and should be on top of the cork pointing where you want to fly to go through the tip of the rod. You do not lift your thumb on the forward cast. You also don't break your wrist. These are three major flaws in his technique which works for him but makes it far more difficult with room for error than keeping your elbow in and your thumb pointing with the tip of the rod without breaking your wrist. Then it will happen naturally! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXt7krSuqb3am7g.html
@tinoyb92943 жыл бұрын
You have to remember that the technology in the rods at this time made for a somewhat different stroke. I would guess that a wide elbow comes from his time as a distance casting champion. It helps to have your elbow out when slinging weighted flies as well.
@JohnJames.2 жыл бұрын
Having this same rod he's using, you need to use a different stroke compared to modern graphite . These old hmg are very glass like
@sbooder3 жыл бұрын
Cracking lesson, wish I had found it earlier.
@Thwarptide4 жыл бұрын
I was introduced to fly fishing by my cousin, who seemed barely interested in getting me past the basics. Fine tuning me was not in his...... Well he cut me lose before then. I watched this video, time and time again, then practiced. That was 5 months ago. Now I can cast my 8 weight when and where I want accurately. Having fun catching fish too.
@peterbrewer18225 жыл бұрын
Funny. He casts like my father who passed away 2 years ago at the age of 104. Classic.
@johnlyons48365 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tips that i never knew, thank you so much
@big1dog235 жыл бұрын
My Pops got me a 7' Fenwick in the 70's after I broke his bamboo Heddon, lol. I went to Brevard, NC, College, and had some great times with that rod. In 81, my aunt died w/o children and left me enough to buy a 1981 9' Fisher, Fisher now out of biz. Any day mow. i'll get my new Scott, almost 40 years later, No matter, the basics still apply!
@stevied88556 жыл бұрын
A superb video. This Gentleman is brilliant at teaching the casting techniques. I have only been Fly Fishing 3 times now and this video helped a lot yesterday and i have improved as a result. I normally do Sea Fishing or other types of Freshwater Fishing so this is very new to me. Thanks for uploading this video. I am watching it a lot in order to improve between practise. Steve in Scotland.
@brianlane95346 жыл бұрын
Wow. I've looked for/at casting videos for a long time and finally discovered this. I've learned more in the past 20 minutes than I had in all of the other videos combined (many many hours worth). Far and away the best tutorial I've ever seen. I've also had the privilege of taking a casting class with Joe Humphreys. What is noteworthy is that Joe emphasized the 'flick' of the wrist at the end of the forward stroke almost exactly as was shown here. Joe over-dramatized it for emphasis, but it was almost exactly the same movement. Glad I found this, thanks.
@eatitl8r6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! The best casting instructional film I've seen, and I've watched so many because I'm a terrible fly caster. Thanks, johnlfield.
@plutoplatters7 жыл бұрын
once again... a fly casting video in zero wind !! funny ..
@davidtravis34527 жыл бұрын
this guy is awesome
@JohnMartin-oh6bf7 жыл бұрын
Sublime tutorial....from an old master.
@davidtravis34527 жыл бұрын
great video watched it a few times this guy is awesome
@thigson1897 жыл бұрын
I was first introduced to fly fishing as a kid farm pond fishing during the summers in Henderson, North Carolina. My uncle took my brother and I fishing all the time and I recall him catching fish when no one and nothing else was. lol I recall the incredible sounds of giant farm pond bluegill being taken on top water bugs; I had watched him cast so many years that it was as if I knew how to do it as soon as I handed the rod. To this day, I continue to fly fish and enjoy all forms of fishing and the great outdoors thanks to my uncle, Samuel "Gaius" Gregory. Thanks for posting this video. For me, it proved to be a very enjoyable memory of great summers gone by. Many thanks!
@thomasellerbrock64738 жыл бұрын
Great (old) video, good instruction of the basics from Jim !
@termite1228 жыл бұрын
just fantastic tutorial!
@jembrown018 жыл бұрын
Way overlooked, way underrated vid
@user-vg5wv1dv4c8 жыл бұрын
so glad to find this movie. I visited Jimmy and Carol in the summer of 2002. I stayed at their house and learned fly casting from them. Of course, my casting skill was dramatically improved by their lesson. I am always honored to have had a great time with them and memories with them stay forever. I appreciate your sharing this video!!!
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As an instructor I was happy to see Jim hit on the elements of the cast most consistently performed incorrectly by new (and some seasoned) casters. I see ‘all wrist’ and ‘too much elbow’ all the time. The hand must travel in a straight path for the rod tip to do the same. What a gem of an instructional video. It proves the timelessness to proper casting techniques. Saved! I will send this video (and some others) to my students!❤
I'm 56 and learned to fly cast from my uncle and watching other after receiving my first fly rod at age 12. One time on the West Branch of the Delaware my uncle was watching me cast from atop the old bridge at Hale Eddy. I said to him, "how's my casting look?" He said "looks great." I always senesed, however, that there was a heck of a lot of room for improvement. Don't get me wrong, we were both "competent" casters, after all, we caught fish, lol, but we wouldn't of ever won any medals. Fast forward to today and because of viewing videos like Mr. Green's, I've been able to improve my casting immensely. Maybe because I already had a basic education, but these days I can double-haul and throw out nearly as much line with a single hand rod as I do with my doubles whic makes the experience of simply casting that much more rewarding. It kind of reminds me of the Atlantic Salmon video/documentary with Ted Williams in which the "Splendid Splinter" alludes to the idea of the complete experience, taken to another level, where you can get skunked, but rest assured you've done all you could and you're humbled and beaten on the fishe's terms.
Makes sen. I guess your first few driving lessons wouldn’t be in rush but traffic.
Great instruction even now.
I just discoverd this old video today..and there are way more video's out on You Tube with so called 'Hip' Music and 'flashy' talk.. This is the best video i've ever seen! Thank you Jim!
Very instructional and straight to the point. If you're having trouble with fly casting watch this video.
I read that the FF807 was his favorite model, I think he might be using that one in the video. I am fortunate to have acquired several of the old Fenwicks, both fiberglass (first and second generation) and the early graphite ones (HMG, Eagle and Blackhawk). They are all wonderful to cast and fish, and Jim designed all of them. The FF70 and FF75 are my favorite glass models. The graphite HMG and Eagle (805 and 806 are my favs) have just amazing fish-fighting feel, they transfer vibration to your hand so much better than many of todays graphite rods. They are not as durable, but if you are careful, they are very fun, and you can still find them on the used market. I also read somewhere that casting champ Maxine McCormick likes to cast the 6 wt Eagle (yes, the older series designed by Jim Green, not the newer ones). Obviously the Fenwick name of today is just a reference, bought out in name only, and today’s rods with that name are not the same (the Aetos is a good rod for the money, and the Fenglass in the lighter weights are not too bad). Vic Johnson’s book on Fenwick history is worth getting if you can find it.
No one needs to create anymore casting videos. Just watch this one. This is everything you need to know. And the hat. Need the hat.
You’re welcome Steve. Happy Holidays, John
Love this John ! Thanks so much for adding this to your arsenal
That's what I'm thinking about a good casting experience 😊
The best fly-casting video I have ever seen, as others have mentioned. It's a shame Fenwick HMG rods are now made in China. 👎🏼 Still have a few that were made in the USA. 👍🏼
Gold.
What a fantastic video on casting lovely ot watch
So glad you enjoyed it!
Loved this video. Amusing how he assumes to be speaking to a male audience ("you fellows"), I wonder if any ladies who watched picked up on this too. There is a young lady in there, btw, did you see her right at the end (23:33)?
Glad you liked it! Yes, I saw the girl, but I couldn’t identify her. Since Jim and Carol Green didn’t have kids, I might assume the girl is related to the camera operator.
Thanks. Magnificent instruction 👍🤩
Now this is a great video. Such clear precise info. 10 min in and I already have a way better understanding of the mechanics and what I’m doing incorrectly.
Jim was a great caster and teacher. I spent a lot of time with him casting, testing rods and fishing. I miss him!
Thanks Don Mackey for telling me about Jim Green. This is the best casting information I’ve ever seen.
I ordered my first fishing rod from Fenwick in 1975 and I was so excited the day I received it in the mail. Love this video
Incredible that every fly casting lesson I see takes elements of this but never quite the whole thing. I see a few notable casters use his technique to "flip the tip" but its rarely spoken about.
Brian told me to be here.
Just outstanding teaching! More detailed and straight to the point than any casting lesson I took. Better than any other casting video I’ve seen. So glad I fell upon this one video! A real gem!
Looks a bit like a ghost note while drumming. :)
Thank you a lot for uploading this video. Taught me immediately some small mistakes I make sometimes.
Old but gold. Rarely seen such a good explanation of the basics.
Master fly fisherman chris j compton is this guys mentor ? Compy the best ever
This video is quite important for learn to the fly casting, I think.
Elegant
The Steve Rajeff of his time and a great fly rod designer for Fenwick and then Sage, I believe. The inventor of the ferruleless rod.
Excellent stuff.
What a master class from a class master. They don't come any better than this. If they'll bite for anyone up there, I'm sure they will for you. A belated thank you from a grateful Irish caster who has learned so much from you. RIP
Great watch. Had a few Fenwick rods in the 80s. Always superbly finished.
I am the first one to say, " if it ain't broken don't fix it",_ this technique seems to work for him and the bottom line is that's all that matters. Now that being said from a learning and teaching standpoint there is alot wrong with this technique making casting far more complicated than it is. Your elbow should be in against your side never out and up. Your some is your pointer and should be on top of the cork pointing where you want to fly to go through the tip of the rod. You do not lift your thumb on the forward cast. You also don't break your wrist. These are three major flaws in his technique which works for him but makes it far more difficult with room for error than keeping your elbow in and your thumb pointing with the tip of the rod without breaking your wrist. Then it will happen naturally! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXt7krSuqb3am7g.html
You have to remember that the technology in the rods at this time made for a somewhat different stroke. I would guess that a wide elbow comes from his time as a distance casting champion. It helps to have your elbow out when slinging weighted flies as well.
Having this same rod he's using, you need to use a different stroke compared to modern graphite . These old hmg are very glass like
Cracking lesson, wish I had found it earlier.
I was introduced to fly fishing by my cousin, who seemed barely interested in getting me past the basics. Fine tuning me was not in his...... Well he cut me lose before then. I watched this video, time and time again, then practiced. That was 5 months ago. Now I can cast my 8 weight when and where I want accurately. Having fun catching fish too.
Funny. He casts like my father who passed away 2 years ago at the age of 104. Classic.
Fantastic tips that i never knew, thank you so much
My Pops got me a 7' Fenwick in the 70's after I broke his bamboo Heddon, lol. I went to Brevard, NC, College, and had some great times with that rod. In 81, my aunt died w/o children and left me enough to buy a 1981 9' Fisher, Fisher now out of biz. Any day mow. i'll get my new Scott, almost 40 years later, No matter, the basics still apply!
A superb video. This Gentleman is brilliant at teaching the casting techniques. I have only been Fly Fishing 3 times now and this video helped a lot yesterday and i have improved as a result. I normally do Sea Fishing or other types of Freshwater Fishing so this is very new to me. Thanks for uploading this video. I am watching it a lot in order to improve between practise. Steve in Scotland.
Wow. I've looked for/at casting videos for a long time and finally discovered this. I've learned more in the past 20 minutes than I had in all of the other videos combined (many many hours worth). Far and away the best tutorial I've ever seen. I've also had the privilege of taking a casting class with Joe Humphreys. What is noteworthy is that Joe emphasized the 'flick' of the wrist at the end of the forward stroke almost exactly as was shown here. Joe over-dramatized it for emphasis, but it was almost exactly the same movement. Glad I found this, thanks.
Outstanding! The best casting instructional film I've seen, and I've watched so many because I'm a terrible fly caster. Thanks, johnlfield.
once again... a fly casting video in zero wind !! funny ..
this guy is awesome
Sublime tutorial....from an old master.
great video watched it a few times this guy is awesome
I was first introduced to fly fishing as a kid farm pond fishing during the summers in Henderson, North Carolina. My uncle took my brother and I fishing all the time and I recall him catching fish when no one and nothing else was. lol I recall the incredible sounds of giant farm pond bluegill being taken on top water bugs; I had watched him cast so many years that it was as if I knew how to do it as soon as I handed the rod. To this day, I continue to fly fish and enjoy all forms of fishing and the great outdoors thanks to my uncle, Samuel "Gaius" Gregory. Thanks for posting this video. For me, it proved to be a very enjoyable memory of great summers gone by. Many thanks!
Great (old) video, good instruction of the basics from Jim !
just fantastic tutorial!
Way overlooked, way underrated vid
so glad to find this movie. I visited Jimmy and Carol in the summer of 2002. I stayed at their house and learned fly casting from them. Of course, my casting skill was dramatically improved by their lesson. I am always honored to have had a great time with them and memories with them stay forever. I appreciate your sharing this video!!!