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letting it rip…

January 9, 2020February 20, 2020 by ondafly

With one back cast and the proper amount of line outside the rod tip (creating load), Al demonstrates the power forward stroke off the haul, which results in throwing the entire 90 foot shooting head and running line into the backing... "I am always adjusting and improving, I am always learning, that's why I have … Continue reading letting it rip…

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Do you have “Hitch Hiker’s Wrist” ?

December 19, 2019 by jamesedwardsolomon

I believe the back cast is the most important part of the cast. More often than not, I see anglers castingĀ  wide open "boxy" looking back loops. These big, open loops do not allow the angler to fully load (bend) their rod for a nice smooth tight forward loop. The wide open back loop has … Continue reading Do you have “Hitch Hiker’s Wrist” ?

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The Bow and Arrow Cast

October 9, 2019 by ondafly

A cast that isn't very popular but extremely deadly in close situations....

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throwing a heavy shooting head…

September 4, 2019September 14, 2019 by ondafly

See how short and smooth the power stroke is, it doesn't take much to deliver a shooting head 90 feet. Jim Solomon makes it look easy but it boils down to sound fundamentals, practice and a balanced outfit. #theflyzone #beonewithyourloop

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making the shot count…

August 2, 2019September 3, 2019 by ondafly

As you know at The Fly Zone we practice casting all the time. We try to recreate real life experiences and challenges; like windy day casting, or getting your fly to lay out straight at 80 feet so when you strip your fly you can come tight immediately. Not that you have to cast 80 … Continue reading making the shot count…

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the power stroke…

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 by ondafly

Check out Fly Zone's Jim Solomon releasing on the forward stroke. Watch how far back he gets his hauling hand prior to the release. Everything matters when it comes to distance, one small error in the system and all the forward energy gets interrupted. This is poetry in motion.... - Al Q

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castaway moments…

December 3, 2018 by ondafly

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come see us in glendale at the fair!

October 18, 2018 by ondafly

Jim and Al will be doing a special Fly Zone presentation at 10:30am this Sunday in the Glendale Civic Auditorium at the Fly fishing Fair! Come by and say hi!

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a picture is worth…

September 4, 2018 by ondafly

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friday funnies…

August 24, 2018 by ondafly

Always listen to Batman when you saltwater fly fish! LOL  

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