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  • Anchor Box | Fly Casting Terminology

    Anchor Box The anchor box is used for spey casting and relates to the area off to your side where you are attempting to land your fly—usually a rod tips length away…

  • D Loop | Fly Casting Terminology

    D Loop

    In spey casting, the “D loop” refers to a specific shape or formation that the fly line and leader create during the casting stroke. It is a crucial element of the spey casting technique, which is commonly used in situations where backcasting space is limited, such as when fishing in rivers with obstacles or dense vegetation.

    The D loop gets its name from…

  • Hang Down | Fly Casting Terminology

    Hang Down

    In fly fishing, “hang down” refers to a specific stage where the rod and line are at the end of a cast and the fly line is fully extended in the water. The hang down occurs during the final moments of the drift, when the line and the fly are directly downstream of the angler.

    When the line is allowed to hang down, it means…