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" Just as your swing makes or breaks your golf game or baseball skills, improving your cast is key to fishing success. If you&amp;#039;re new to fishing and looking to increase your odds of reeling in some great catches, perfecting your cast could be the breakthrough you need. What makes the perfect cast depends on what kind of gear you want to use, as casting a spinning rod is a whole different kettle of fish than casting a fly rod.  Casting a Spinner The advantages of a spinning rod include its versatility and its potential for getting your line far out where the big ones are biting\u2014providing you have the casting know-how to get it there.  The Grip Hold the rod with your casting hand around the base of the reel where it attaches to the rod. Put your index finger in front of the reel and wrap your others behind it.  The Setup Leave about 12 inches of line between the tip of your rod and your lure or bait. Make sure the roller on the reel bail (the metal loop frame on the spool) is directly below your index finger on the rod grip. Grab the line with your index finger and keep it taut. Then open the reel to release the reel. Be sure to keep the tension with your finger or your line will release and you&amp;#039;ll have to start all over again. The Cast Here&amp;#039;s where it all comes together. First, check that you have room behind you for your rod and line to swing freely without snagging in the bushes\u2014or the eye of your buddy standing behind you. If it&amp;#039;s all clear, point your rod where you want your line to go, swing the rod back behind your shoulder and then bring it forward in one fluid motion.  Release your index finger grip on the line as you reach the top of your forward swing and watch your line soar gracefully into the briny deep. If your cast feels smooth, but you&amp;#039;re not getting the distance you want, try adding weights above your lure to get more momentum behind your swing.  Casting a Fly Rod The perfect cast with a fly rod is much more elusive; it&amp;#039;s one of the most difficult ones to master. But learning is well worth the effor because a perfect fly rod cast is a thing of beauty, and one that can land that trophy fish.  Load the Rod To get the right cast from a fly rod, you to let out a length of line to put some load on the rod and make it bend. You should let an amount of line just shorter than the length of your rod. The Grip Grip your fly rod like you are going to shake someone&amp;#039;s hand, just ahead of the reel. Hold the line snugly between your middle and ring fingers. Keep your wrist stiff and your elbow close to your side.  The Cast Take up any fly line out of the water, using your non-casting hand to pull it back. Let it dangle in front of the reel, leaving only your leader line sitting on the water.  Using a side arm or over-the-top swing with only a bend in your elbow, bring your rod behind you to the 10 o&amp;#039;clock position ,with a slight pause to let the line unfurl behind you. Then swing forward smoothly to the 1 o&amp;#039;clock position where you stop your swing, release your grip and let the line extend in front of you. You can repeat this process a couple of times before releasing your line at the 1 o&amp;#039;clock position and laying it down on the water. As with a spinning rod, wherever you point your rod is where your line will go.  Practice, Practice, Practice Getting the perfect cast won&amp;#039;t happen overnight, but the big fish rewards are worth the effort. To get in lots of practice before your next fishing trip, find a nice open space on dry land near your house, load a practice cork on the end of your rod, and get casting. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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