There is no try – do the double haul
The double haul cast. Like a lot of fly casting options, it’s a whole lot harder to think about than it is to do. For sure, once you’ve learned how you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about. Done right, a good 2-haul practically casts line for you. If you’re fishing small streams and ponds for trout and panfish, a good roll cast is important. In this approach, you’re fishing with floating line inside 40ft most of the time. And there’s usually some kind of ‘natures velcro’ wai