Wallis Casting Tuition

[Christian Tyroll]

Afternoon all

Just wondering if anyone knows of someone who does wallis casting tuition?

I'm based in South Wales but no sure how common it is so open to all suggestions.

Thank you

 

[Ian Woods]

Afternoon all

Just wondering if anyone knows of someone who does wallis casting tuition?

I'm based in South Wales but no sure how common it is so open to all suggestions.

Thank you

If I were nearer to you I would help you out, but i'm in the NW of england so a little too far away.

 

[Kevin Siddle]

There is instruction on you tube if you’re really stuck.

 

[Huanzhou Zhu]

This is the best Wallis cast tutorial I’ve ever seen.

And don’t start with light or heavy lead, 10-15g is the best to start with.

 

[Ben Marr]

Watch a few videos and have a practice.
Personally I don't get on with the holding the lead thing, so find what suits you best.

 

[Les Daniels]

Whilst not Wallis per se, I would search for old Paul4 posts on pin fishing for Barbel.

 

[David Craine]

I really do not think there is a right or wrong way to “Wallis Cast “.
I taught myself via the University of Youtube and reading a few books on the subject. I basically fumbled around until I found the most comfortable way of doing it for myself.
As Ben says,the holding the lead method , I find clumsy , uncomfortable and difficult. I manage fine with my own method.
I have a friend who huffs and puffs ,shaking his head when he sees me “Wallis Cast” but in truth I can put a float further than he can with his “classic”style, and with less faffing about .

David

 

[Huanzhou Zhu]

I agree with David, you can cast in any way as long as you feel comfortable. If you think what is Wallis cast, it’s a method to first cast the rig/lead out, at some point, pull the line from the reel to make it spin, and stop the reel when the rig reaches the destination. So the only thing important in this method is when to pull the line, tbh, imo, no one can teach you that, just keep practicing.

 

[Christian Tyroll]

Thank you all for the words, I'll just get out a start practicing.

 

[Christian Tyroll]

Whilst not Wallis per se, I would search for old Paul4 posts on pin fishing for Barbel.

Thanks Les, I've read his article a few times over the years but will have a search for the posts.

 

[Haydn Clarke]

So the only thing important in this method is when to pull the line, tbh, imo, no one can teach you that, just keep practicing.

This is very true but I’d also add that learning just how much of a pull is required for the distance desired and also when to break the drum. Getting these both right is the hey to avoiding over runs and the resulting birds nest. I’ve always found that twisting the rod slightly so the handles are pointing downwards also helps to minimise the chances of the line wrapping round the handles. Also, if you reel has a line guard then remove it.

 

[Daniel Jeffery]

I’ve always found that twisting the rod slightly so the handles are pointing downwards also helps to minimise the chances of the line wrapping round the handles.

Maybe the reason Wallis would have his reel on backwards.

 

[Ben Marr]

I do feel it's just one of those things you have to practice and practice, the basics of it, like most things, are simple on paper ( or video).
Sooner or later you'll get the hang of it.
A couple of things I found useful when learning....as already mentioned use a bit of weight, and don't have light line on the reel, 8 to 10lb mono will make it a lot easier to sort out the inevitable overruns/ handle wraps.