There are few things more sublime in the world of sport than the casting of a fly rod. Whether it is the delicate presentation of a midge on a tiny mountain stream or the belting out of a large streamer to blitzing fish on the open ocean, fly casting is the very essence of our sport. All of us at Angler's Outlet and Punta Blanca Fly Shop are dedicated to helping you become a better anglerand fly caster. Locally, we offer monthly, affordable, FFF Certified Fly Casting Classes, and are always happy to go outside and offer fly casting instruction along with the purchase of any fly rod. We want you to be successful and happy with your new fly fishing equipment.

For our interent customers, we have set up this website to be helpful, instructive, and informative, so that we could pass on as much of our knowledge to you as possible. We don't want you to consider us as just another online tackle with little more to offer you than goods. We are not our "competition". We encourage you to read the various articles and tips and learn as much as you can and remember that we are here to help you. So, please mark this page on your favorites as this is a living document and new things will be added all the time. Tight Lines and Tight Loops!

Capt. Greg Bowdish

FFF CERTIFIED FLY CASTING INSTRUCTION

Once a month, we offer FFF Certified Fly Casting Classes at our Cape Coral store. The classes are limited to 6 students and focus on fly casting rather than just a quick overview of the sport. Unlike a lot of "fly fishing classes", equipment talk is lmited to how it relates to casting. We want you to get as much out of the class as possible and come away a much better fly caster - especially in the salt! To sign up for a fly casting class call 239-549-7555.
Private Individual Instruction is also available!

This months fly casting tip:
STOP THE ROD IN THE DIRECTION YOU WANT THE LINE TO GO

The line will always go in the direction the tip of the rod is moving when you stop the rod. The old "ten o'clock to two o'clock" adage has some merit on the trout stream, but in the salt, being able to cast great distances can sometimes make all the difference when trying to get your fly to the fish. In the photo on the right, Skip Laney stops the tip of his rod toward the horizon to get maximum distance. By stopping the rod lower in the cast but still driving the tip towards the target will allow you to move your arm a greater distance through your casting stroke, which translates into a longer cast. Remember, if the line comes off of the tip of your line towards the water, that is the ditrection you are stopping the rod tip!

Fly Fishing out of the Kayak:
Mastering the "Kayak Cast"

Fly fishing out of a kayak is one of the fastest growing of all angling sports. If you have had trouble casting a fly rod sitting down in your kayak, than this article is for you!

The beaches of Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa and other Florida Gulf Coast Islands offer an untapped fly fishing experience that is very reminiscent ot bonefishing. Learn how to sight fish snook in the surf with a 7 or 8wt fly rod.

"Spare the Rod
and Spoil the Fish"