Tips for Distance?

[CaptMike]

Getting more distance with a fly rod is a lot like getting more distance on the golf course. As such there are many schools of thought. First off fly casting is an athletic motion, just like a golf swing or a baseball swing. Timing is extremely important, making sure to accelerate the rod forward at the moment the line goes straight will load the rod better and result in more line speed. Next make sure you're going from 10 o'clock to to 2 oclock, not 9 to 3. this will allow the rod to load more fully. As stated before double hauling will greatly help your line speed, this will take a while to learn but it's very helpful and the timing of the double haul will help even more. Also this may seem funny to say but just like when I play golf, I gain casting distance when I've been lifting weights. I'm not suggesting that fishermen should be hitting the gym for an hour a day (that would take away from fishing) but for me it has really helped. As far as leader that seems like a lot. I would use a 6 inch wire or 6 inches of heavy fluoro. These are just some things that have helped me I hope they help you too.

[saltydog]

BillM, you asked aboout leaders for BLUEFISH there are a bunch of different one's out there. you can buy WIRE thats already looped, 6-8-10-12" LENTHS you an buy tieable wire thats it great, an you can
use LARGE DIA of mono or heavy guage FLORO CARBIN LINE w/ thin dia. an DON'T FORGET use your OLD BEAT-UP FLYS for BLUES they will eat ANYTHING
GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN

[Flaptail]

Coordination and timing.