A Bill Oyster – touching perfection.
There’s magic in casting, and it goes beyond catching fish
Henry Clement, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, August 2023.
By Henry Clement
There are some excellent casting videos available worldwide that effectively address why fly fishing beginners often abandon the sport. Many struggle to find a suitable casting stroke, which is essential for enjoying the experience.
Yes, it truly is magical
Interestingly, a natural athlete or someone highly coordinated can sometimes make a poor coach because they have never faced the challenges that beginners do. They may struggle to understand the difficulties that newcomers encounter.
President Jimmy Carter, a personal friend of Oyster’s, was the most skilled fly fisher among our outdoor enthusiast presidents. The photo credit is unknown.
I won’t clutter this message with lists of casting videos; you can easily find those by using AI searches
Instead, here’s a simple yet informative video that teaches how to cast a conventional fly rod. The presenter should be familiar to anyone deeply involved in fly fishing, particularly those interested in fly rod construction. His name is Bill Oyster, who has taken an unconventional life path and has made a significant impact on other anglers’ lives.
NOTE: Oyster is a renowned bamboo rod builder with international recognition. A link to a story about him and his website can be found in that story. Click here. . .
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