Cast, The: Theories and Applications for More Effective Techniques [Paperback]

Ed Jaworowski (Author), Lefty Kreh (Photographer, Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 5, 2005

Now available in paperback with a new introduction by Ed Jaworowski

Improved techniques for backcasts, forward casts, roll casts, and distance

Solutions for difficult casting situations

Mastering the art of casting is the challenge for fly fishers who want to fully enjoy the sport in all kinds of conditions. But the rigid rules that most anglers stick to often ensure inefficient results. Ed Jaworowski's approach to casting is the result of over twenty years of research and innovation. Based on four principles that are applicable to every cast, Ed reveals his methods for achieving accurate and effortless casting. With 380 stop-action photographs for visual support, this book provides detailed directions explaining how to cast longer while using less force, how to make a right-angle hook, how to avoid tailing loops, and how to cast in the wind.

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About the Author

Lefty Kreh has been an outdoor writer for more than 45 years and was named "Angler of the Year" by Fly Rod and Reel magazine in 1997. He lives in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Ed Jaworowski has written several books as well as articles for more than twenty international periodicals. His angling travels, classes, and lectures have taken him around much of the western hemisphere. A resident of southeastern Pennsylvania, he is retired from Villanova University, where he taught for more than forty years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (December 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811732576
• ISBN-13: 978-0811732574
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #577,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Less is More, January 27, 2000

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Boyd D. Shockley (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cast, The (Hardcover)

If as a flyfisherman, you want to work harder to make a cast, of whatever distance, then heed the negative review listed regarding this book, and learn to cast or continue to cast according to a clock. On the other hand if you want to learn how to cast a fly rod using much less effort, and cast a fly further than you ever did before, buy this book, read it, and PRACTICE the principles described in "The Cast". Lefty Kreh has described Ed Jaworowski as the best fly casting instructor he has ever known. How could you not learn something good from the best.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Provides extensive treatment of variable stroke flycasing., December 31, 1998

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This review is from: Cast, The (Hardcover)

I purchased this book after reading an article, by the author, in American Angler about speycasting with a one-handed flyrod. The text of the article was very clear and the illustrations well done. An editors note at the end mentioned Jaworowski's book (I haden't heard of it). When checking for the book on-line, I saw comments from one buyer that was unhappy that the method of instruction was "non-standard". That clinched it for me, as I like to try new ideas - even if it is only to prove that the old ideas are better. I did find that the book written less clearly than the magazine article.

The first section of the book presents Jaworowski's (and that of Lefty Kreh who is Jaworowski's mentor) method of flycasting - using the variable stoke method taught by many modern flycasting instructors. The book makes extensive use of high quality photos to supplement the text. The photos were selected from many taken by means of high-speed photography. Although the photos are quite good and show the casts from a number of angles they all appear to be relatively short casts (even with an extended long casting stroke). If the reader will study the text and photos and then get out and practice the method I think that he (or she) can see if it improves their flycasting.

I feel that the book could have shown a composite photo (or a multiple exposure photo) showing that the tip of the rod follows a straight line path throughout the long stroke (or not).

The second section of the book many practical casts that can be applied to fishing situations. I found this section of the book to be somewhat more clearly written than the first section. A couple of the casts (hooking to the left or right) I haden't seen before and am eager to try for myself.

As the author says himself - you can't learn to cast simply by reading a book - but I think the book can be helpful to those willing to practice the methods presented - particularly those practical fishing situation casts.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Throw out the clock and load the rod correctly!, January 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cast, The (Hardcover)

I recomend this book to anyone who wants to improve your distance and feel of the cast.This book teaches you to stop thinking about the clock face, 11oclock, 1 oclock ect. and to load and point the rod the correct way.