3 weight fly reel Used Hardy 3/4 Light MK VI Bougle All Aluminum large arbor reel with extremely smooth action and drag FLY LINE Cortland Guide Series 3-5 Fly

I generally try to keep my speed in the range of 1.5 mph to 3.5 mph (with consideration for whether I am moving with or against the current)

And as with anything that takes practice to get good at, the more time you spend with a fly rod in your hand and a fish on the line, the more skilled youll become as an angler

Distance Sticks Explained: The Ultimate Casting Accuracy Tool Distance sticks revolutionised carp fishing by offering a simple, tangle-free method to measure and record the exact line length for precise angling

But it will also control line lay better, cast further, have a more reliable drag that goes out more evenly, etc