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Oval / Belgiian / Elliptical Cast
A Continuous Tension Cast formed by a relatively horizontal back cast Rod Plane which then transitions without stopping into a more vertical Rod Plane on forward cast.
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A Continuous Tension Cast formed by a relatively horizontal back cast Rod Plane which then transitions without stopping into a more vertical Rod Plane on forward cast.
Related terms in Casts and Techniques: Delivery Cast, Mends, Shooting line, Slipping line, Straight Line Presentations, Slack Line Presentations
From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.