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A Journey to Your D-Loop Casting History
Free PDF Book: History and Origins by Steven Pugh
Discover the Origins of D-Loop Casts
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We recommend starting your journey by reading Celtic Salmon Casts — your guide to your history.
Book Review
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I have just read and re-read Steven's book. It really is an admirable digest of a great deal of the wisdom and experience garnered over the last 172 years by many notables in the history of fly fishing. It also whets the appetite for reading past authors in greater depth. Thank you Steven. The pages nestle alongside Art Lingren's writings, Harry Jamieson's notes about nice long greenheart fly rods.
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The Evolution of Salmon and Trout Casting
This site explores the origins and development of the Spey cast and the Welsh Throw — two of the most influential salmon and trout casts. Through our resources, including books and videos, we trace how these techniques evolved and continue to shape the way anglers fish today. As Izaak Walton’s The Complete Angler reminds us, understanding the methods we use and where they come from helps us become more complete anglers — opening the door to journeys we might never have expected.
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The Metropolitan Straight Cast, a very old D loop cast dating back to1850. Roots, South of England in the metropolitan counties, London trout anglers. This cast is a joint effort between Welsh and English collaborators.
Lately, there has been a growing popularity in using short and lightweight double-handed rods for trout fishing. Anglers are increasingly recognizing the advantages of these versatile tools, which offer enhanced control and precision in various fishing scenarios. The compact design of these double-handed rods allows for effortless maneuverability, making them particularly well-suited for navigating tight spaces,
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