Find the companion article for Don't Reach:
https://troutbitten.com/'>https://troutbitten.com/2022/05/18/fl...'>https://troutbitten.com/'>https://troutbitten.com/2022/05/18/fl...

Visit the Troutbitten website: 800+ articles about fly fishing for wild trout in wild places.
https://troutbitten.com/'>https://troutbitten.com/

Listen to the Troutbitten Podcast:
https://podcast.troutbitten.com



But, what about that pretty magazine pose? What about those videos of nymph fishermen with their arms high and extended, reaching the fly rod out to maximum length? It’s silly. It’s unnecessary. And it won’t last for long.

Reaching is an unsustainable body position at any age.

Reaching the arm takes power from the forward cast.

By keeping the elbow in a natural and relaxed position, our casting accuracy improves.

Reaching while fishing dry flies limits what can be done with aerial mends or things like the stop and drop. In short, reaching makes the dry fly angler onedimensional.

Reaching while tight line nymphing takes away the angler’s ability to tuck cast or to control the entry angle. More leader lands on the water. And that leader would be better in the air, because anything that touches the water eventually drags.

Need any more reasons? Read the companion article on Troutbitten.
https://troutbitten.com/'>https://troutbitten.com/2022/05/18/fl...'>https://troutbitten.com/'>https://troutbitten.com/2022/05/18/fl...


Since 2014, with over 800 stories, tips, commentaries, podcasts and videos, Troutbitten is a free resource for all anglers.

https://troutbitten.com/'>https://troutbitten.com/

Thank you for your support.

Fish hard, friends.
Dom