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When I am guiding I often have my clients fish two flies at the same time. It is effective, efficient and, with a couple of simple few tricks, easy to set up.
One of the best “how-to” and “why” explanations of two fly setups can be found in Phil Monahan article in MidCurrent: Useful Tandem Fly Combinations.
Todd Tanner, writing for Hatch shares some hard earned insights with a list of five things help you get good at fly casting. Fly casting for beginners: 5 things you need to know to improve.
Fly Tying the popular Slumpbuster step-by-step instructions and video.
The double haul is a casting technique that can be challenging for many fly fisherman. Simon Gawesworth for Rio Products offers some excellent tips.
The double haul is a “pat your head while rubbing your stomach” kinda of cast but if you follow Simon’s suggestions you should be able to get the hang of it.
I agree with the set up recommends to learn the double haul, but you don’t have to wait until you have it. You can learn with a regular weight forward line. Simon’s suggestion will just make it easier.
If you want a casting lesson or Rio lines you can find both at Mossy Creek Fly Fishing.
