After some careful analysis, he realized that a slight hitch in his casting motion allowed for comfortable casting without compromising accuracy or much distance. The casting that worked for me wasn't right for my friend, but hands-on practice yielded a very good substitute. The best part of this experience was that my buddy made the same change to his flycasting in all other situations, and has since become much less fatigued in his arm after long hours of fishing. It's apparent that both types of experience are valuable, but it should now also be apparent that one suffers without the other. When combined, these two learning processes will inevitably lead a flyfisher to success.
Confidence can lead to flyfishing success, even in difficult downtown areas that are heavily fished.
Confidence By now the role of confidence and its place in the World of flyfishing should be getting pretty clear. Let me use myself as an example. When confronted with a certain fishing scenario, I adapt and draw upon my past experiences that have worked in similar situations. I feel comfortable with the area and have faith that there are fish there to be caught. I firmly believe that every cast I make is going to induce a strike.