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The practice cast is called a “false cast.”

I made one false cast and dropped the fly above the rock, but a little too close to the bank.

You don’t just cast a fly line but “false cast” it, “roll cast” it and “double haul” it, different techniques for different situations.

Each “false cast” builds momentum and allows the rod to “shoot” more line, until the final forward cast, known as the “presentation.”

Don't Rock the Boat Guide: Ken Collette Homeport: Key Biscayne, Florida Experience: 30 years as a professional captain Tactic: Many anglers go to great lengths to sneak up on a school of feeding bonefish silently, then shake the boat as they false cast.