Casting-Terms on HookedLee

Aerial/Overhead Cast

example@example.com (HookedLee) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

After initial Lift, aerialized forward and back casts are made until Delivery Cast.

Related terms in Casting Terms: False Cast, Overhang, Point P, Anchor, Anchored Cast, Anchor Position

From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.

False Cast

example@example.com (HookedLee) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A forward cast followed by a back cast, both of which remain aerialized.

Related terms in Casting Terms: Aerial/Overhead Cast, Overhang, Point P, Anchor, Anchored Cast, Anchor Position

From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.

Overhang

example@example.com (HookedLee) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The amount of running/shooting line outside rod tip during Casting Strokes.

Related terms in Casting Terms: Aerial/Overhead Cast, False Cast, Point P, Anchor, Anchored Cast, Anchor Position

From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.

Point P

example@example.com (HookedLee) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The point where fly line suspended from rod tip first touches water.

Related terms in Casting Terms: Aerial/Overhead Cast, False Cast, Overhang, Anchor, Anchored Cast, Anchor Position

From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.

Anchor

example@example.com (HookedLee) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The fly and fly line/leader in contact with water at bottom of D Loop.

Related terms in Casting Terms: Aerial/Overhead Cast, False Cast, Overhang, Point P, Anchored Cast, Anchor Position

From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.

Anchored Cast

example@example.com (HookedLee) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A cast whose back cast Loop passes underneath rod tip and forms an Anchor and a D Loop.

Related terms in Casting Terms: Aerial/Overhead Cast, False Cast, Overhang, Point P, Anchor, Anchor Position

From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.

Anchor Position

example@example.com (HookedLee) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The location and layout of Anchor relative to caster.

Related terms in Casting Terms: Aerial/Overhead Cast, False Cast, Overhang, Point P, Anchor, Anchored Cast

From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.

Skipped Anchor

example@example.com (HookedLee) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A fault where an Anchor briefly forms and then prematurely leaves water while moving away from target before Delivery Cast.

Related terms in Casting Terms: Aerial/Overhead Cast, False Cast, Overhang, Point P, Anchor, Anchored Cast

From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.

Blown Anchor

example@example.com (HookedLee) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A fault where an Anchor prematurely releases from water during Delivery Cast.

Related terms in Casting Terms: Aerial/Overhead Cast, False Cast, Overhang, Point P, Anchor, Anchored Cast

From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.

Piled/Crashed Anchor

example@example.com (HookedLee) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A fault where an Anchor lands on water creating slack in fly line/leader.

Related terms in Casting Terms: Aerial/Overhead Cast, False Cast, Overhang, Point P, Anchor, Anchored Cast

From the FFI Fly Casting Definitions (2025 Edition), reproduced with attribution to Fly Fishers International.