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Why does the fly line look like it is going to hit me in the face?

I am trying to learn how to fly fish. I am practicing my casting, trying to get the technique down...but I noticed it seems like the line is coming back straight for my face. What am I doing wrong? Is it just my timing? Any suggestions for learning to cast?

Without being able to watch your casting technique, nobody can tell you what you're doing incorrectly (and that's assuming there is something *wrong* with your technique).

A fly line will follow the rod tip when the rod is loaded sufficiently. That's all you need to remember. If the line makes contact with your body, either the rod wasn't properly loaded for the intended cast, you are trying to cast outside of your (or your rod's) abilities, or your technique needs tweakin' (but we can't see you cast). You could simply take in some of the extra line outside the tip; the shorter length will be more manageable for aquiring good basic casting skills, which will boost confidence.

If it makes you feel comfortable to angle your rod away from your body as you cast, then do so. However, do learn to cast with the rod arc perpendicular to the ground ("directly overhead'). The principle advantage of the latter is a much more accurate presentation, and that is often enough to make the difference in success on the water.

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