In a mechanically sound casting stroke, the elbow moves up on the backcast and down on the forward cast.
One of the acute differences I see between professional anglers and amateurs is in their respective approaches and entry to water they’re about to fish.
Brown trout can take what feels like forever to come on to a hatch. Even then, they frequently give the impression that rising is something of a bother…
It’s better for the fish if you land and release them quickly.
Whatever knot you choose, test it before you fish it.
The stop is as important a concern as any motion or power in your cast.
Fly fishing is a people sport, and the best guides are usually open books with their information.
Wading tips for the river angler.
If you make a bad cast, let your fly float out of a trout’s range of vision before casting again.