Joan Wulff's New Fly-Casting Techniques

The updated edition of the book that changed how an entire generation learned to cast. When the original “Fly-Casting Techniques” appeared in 1987, Joan Wulff was the first person to break casting into a systematic set of mechanics with precise descriptive terms for every part of the cast. This revised version, published in 2012, refines those ideas and adds new material on loop control, shooting lines, aerial mending, the double haul, and correcting common mistakes.

Why This One

If you already have a basic grasp of casting and want to improve your accuracy and distance, this is the book that teaches you how. Wulff’s approach is analytical but never dry, and the illustrations by Francis Davis and David Shepherd make complex motions easy to visualize. This is the casting manual that instructors themselves study, and it rewards repeated reading as your skill level grows.

What to Expect

A focused 224-page guide dedicated entirely to the mechanics and artistry of fly casting. This is not a general fly fishing book. It assumes you know the basics and want to refine your technique. Wulff builds from fundamentals to advanced concepts layer by layer, making it possible to work through the material at your own pace. Expect to return to specific chapters as you practice.