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Tables of Contents for The Essence of Flycasting
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface to the Countryman Press Edition
xi
 
Foreword
xiii
 
A. J. McClane
Introduction
1
2
The Mechanics of Flycasting
3
14
Position of the Casting Arc
Size of the Casting Stroke, or Arc
Forming the Casting Loop
Shape of the Casting Loop
Size of the Casting Loop
Equipment
17
4
Fly Rod
Fly Reel
Fly Lines
Leaders
General Rod / Line Table
Form in Flycasting
21
12
Grip
Hand and Arm Position
Foot Position
The Wrist in Flycasting
Summing Up
The Roll Cast
33
12
Off-Shoulder Roll Cast
Long Roll Cast
The Basic Flycast
45
18
Pick Up and Lay Down Cast
False Cast
Off-Shoulder Cast
The Line Hand
Shooting Line
The Application of Power
63
16
Variable Flycasting Strokes
On the Lawn
The Fly Rod
79
8
Rod Stiffness in Flycasting
Rod Action in Flycasting
The Double Haul
87
14
Fly Rod Drift and the Belgian Cast
101
8
Belgian Cast
Presentation Casts
109
20
Straight Line Cast
Slack Line Cast
Bounce Cast
Wiggle Cast
Pile Cast
Fly First Cast
Reach Cast
Positive Curve Cast
Negative Curve Cast
Striking the Fish
Conclusion
129