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Lefty Kreh on Fly Casting

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A fly fisherman as famous as Lefty Kreh deserves to be featured in a great video, one that helps him share his knowledge and expertise with all of us who'd love to learn from him. Unfortunately, this DVD fails badly, but I don't blame Lefty. He's obviously an authentic expert who is chock full of great info that he'd really like to share. I blame the production company. After all, it's their job to represent the viewer's interests by making sure that the audio is clear, that every shot is properly framed, and that every statement is understandable, helpful, and relevant to the overall message. Unfortunately, they failed to do that, and as a result, I'm not sure I learned anything in return for the $30 I plunked down on this. For starters, Lefty talks fast, and since the director didn't pick up on this and ask him to slow down, it's almost impossible to absorb his point before he's rushed on to three or four others. Worse, the cinematography is amateurish. Too often the cameraman uses a wide shot while Lefty is talking about (and trying to illustrate) some subtle aspect of his grip, or he's talking about his line, but it can't be seen because it's completely out of the frame. But the biggest problem with this video is that it lacks a coherent, systematic, overall plan. Instead, it jumps from topic to topic with no apparent rhyme or reason, and there's not even a thorough discussion of a basic cast! Beginners should avoid this video, because it will leave them confused and frustrated. Try Joan Wulff's DVD, the Dynamics of Fly Casting, instead. It's great! Experienced anglers may learn a thing of two from this video (especially from Lefty's discussion of casting techniques for various "real world" situations). But they'd better be prepared to work hard, because it's tough to extract the info that Lefty's doing his best to share.

I actually met Lefty at a sportsman expo in California and he's a very funny and colorful guy. This was the DVD that Lefty personally recommended to me (a relatively new fly fisherman). I couldn't agree more. Lefty explains and shows the mechanics of properly casting with simple fluid motions. Prior to watching the DVD, I tended to fight the rod and line. With the DVD format it made it easy to repeat the sections I wanted to review and practice. With a little practice and Lefty's instruction, fly casting has become significantly more enjoyable and my distance and accuracy has improved dramatically. Highly recommended for novices or anyone who wanted to learn how to improve the quality of their casting.

This is a fantastic video. I've watched it 3 times already, and my casting is significantly better than before. I've been fly fishing for 4 years, and this video did more to improve my casting than any time I've spent with a guide or at a clinic. It also costs much less than an hour with a guide.

The techniques covered have improved all the fishing I do from trout and sunfish on my 4wt up to muskie on my 9wt. I get better presentation and better distance on all of my casts. I'm also more efficient so I can cast for a few more hours with the 9wt without getting tired.

Lefty's presentation is very straightforward and clear. My wife even thought that the video was good enough to sit down and watch with me.

Lefty Kreh is a grand master of fly casting and I have always found his books excellent with their principles and explanations. This video did not quite match my expectations. I would have liked more shots of Lefty himself casting (preferably from different angles) since I find learning by imitation particularly helpful. More advice on details of how to practise would also have been welcome.

This being said I have benefitted from watching the video several times.

Whether you are new to fly casting or having problems casting this DVD is a must-have. It is very informative. Lefty is one of the best if not the best fly rod casters out there.

This was a used dvd I ordered from the seller. I received the product in a reasonable time frame. It was in good condition as advertised. The dvd was well-produced and offers a comprehensive demonstration and explanation of the topic.