Get a Grip

In all sports when we hold a bat, club, racket etc we need a good grip. In fly fishing how we grip the fly rod is just as important.

Below will be videos of different grips. Try them out and see what suits you.

Thumb on top:

Thumb and index finger to the side (v grip)

Index finger on top:

Index finger running along the side:

In my next blog I’ll run through the pros and cons of each one.

Any questions email matt@castaflywithme.com

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