In part two of the Back to School mini-series, I sit down with Austin Orr of Elevate Fly Casting to talk about casting as a real craft, not just something you “figure out” by spending time on the water.
Austin is a full-time casting instructor and certified instructor through Fly Fishers International. We get into what beginners need to feel first, why most casters try too hard, how instruction should be built one piece at a time, and what it takes to prepare for real fishing situations where the shot matters.
This conversation covers casting triage, loop control, double hauling, fishing under pressure, saltwater sight-casting, how often to practice, what to do if you cannot afford instruction, and why the work should happen before you step onto the bow with a guide calling out fish.
Also, make sure to check out part one with Cameron Mortenson of Fiberglass Manifesto on rods.
I’m also grateful to be partnering with Hone Health this summer. A lot of my recent work has been circling around what it means to take better care of ourselves—holistically.
If you’re interested in taking a more honest look at your health, longevity, and focus, you can learn more below.