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Originally Posted by bd-
This is actually a bit backward. A weight forward line has all its weight in the front section, so it will load the rod better at short range of 30 ft or less. Double taper is harder to cast at short ranges because you don't have the full weight of the line to load the rod.
On long casts WF and DT feel more alike because the entire weighted part of the line is in play and can load the rod.
WF line will definitely be easier for someone who's just learning.
bd
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I may not have typed clearly what I was thinking.
All fly lines are designed to weigh the same for the first 30ft regardless of what the taper is on the line. All 5wt will weigh within the same as other 5wt and so forth.
Most fly rods are designed to optimally load once the line gets further than that 30ft mark. Sure a rod can cast at 10ft or 80ft too but after 30ft its doing more work than you are and gets a good flex.
j19bill- next time your out practicing pull out a couple rod lengths of line to start then add a little more out while practicing. It will be significantly easier than a short 10-20ft section to practice with. Also when you go back for your backcast turn your head and watch it. Stop at your stopping point watch the line straighten, feel the rod flex and that is your going forward point. Even if you let it hit the ground a few times just to get the feel of it.
My biggest problem on a daily basis casting is slowing down and trying to do with my arm what my rod is supposed to be doing on its own.