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PractiCaster
Practice fly casting anywhere including the comfort of your own living room with this practice fly rod. Practicaster perfectly imitates the cast and allows you to develop and improve the exact motion used in a real cast. You can immediately see results and understand the correct motion for perfect timing and loop formation. Two-piece rod in Helios olive with burgundy wraps, cork grip, and green line with orange fly for easy visibility. 47" overall length and comes in its own storage tube. Carry it anywhere, practice anywhere, and see immediate improvement.
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84 of 85(99%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for PractiCaster
Review 1 for PractiCaster
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"Balanced" Outfit,
June 19, 2013
By: Alamocrazy
from California
"The "rod" section flexes and loads like a real rod. The cork grip is much too fine for the use, and the polypro "line" and "leader" give this practice rod the feel of a real line. The line is also long enough to give you tailing loops and get your backcast tangled in houseplants, lamps, and pets. But that also means you can practice reach casts, curve casts, etc. and it's fun and challenging to try to pop that yarn "fly" onto targets.
It just might be enough fun to make me a better caster.... Nah."
It just might be enough fun to make me a better caster.... Nah."
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Review 2 for PractiCaster
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Cast anytime,
June 11, 2013
By: Surbitonman
from London, UK
"I bought this as a bit of fun, but it is really great. It really does help you get that real feel for controlling the line, even if you are just having a muck around it helps you develop better feel and control. I have been fly fishing for over 10 years and still found it useful."
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Review 3 for PractiCaster
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Very Practical!,
June 7, 2013
By: nm1949
from Hobbs, NM
"Thought it was named Practicaster because one uses it to practice casting. Not only is it superlative at this, but it is also very practical! Away from water, there is no fear of soiling or abraiding an expensive fly line!"
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Review 4 for PractiCaster
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Great practice tool,
June 4, 2013
By: Daiuy
from Maryland
"This thing is addictive! Once you start you won't want to stop. It is especially useful for entertaining a baby grandchild. You can practice inside without harm to knick-knacks and furniture. I find you can practice a variety of casts, such as roll casts and mends also. Great tool."
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Review 5 for PractiCaster
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love this,
May 31, 2013
By: pyrotom
from At large in America
"I am new to Flyfishing. this product is allowing me to get in the pratice with out the worry or pressure of catching fish. I can concentrate on the mechanics of the cast and it shows up well on video so all your mistakes are obviouse. very good tool for the student."
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Review 6 for PractiCaster
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Great fun and practical,
May 29, 2013
By: Lockley
from Southern Louisiana Gulf Coast
"Using it to work on seated casting so as not to disturb others in canoe.
I sit on canvas camp stool that is approximately the height of seat and cast down long hall from living room.
Strange but seems to be working for me."
Strange but seems to be working for me."
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Review 7 for PractiCaster
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Good Practice Device,
May 20, 2013
By: snobird23
from Sandy ,Utah
"I cannot use this in my house to practice; however, I can use it easily on my deck or in the yard.
It breaks down to store easily and sets up in a jiffy."
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Review 8 for PractiCaster
Overall Rating:
Fun Toy 4 All,
May 15, 2013
By: Neanderthal
from Puyallup, WA
"I bought a PractiCaster because I haven't used a fly rod in30+ years and needed the practice. It brought back the memory quickly and was so much fun I have ordered another one for a friend who is just learning. Best toy I have purchased in years, my dog hides when I start using him as my "target"."
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Review 9 for PractiCaster
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Messing with the dogs,
May 7, 2013
By: DuranH
"Great to practice the loops for a close in cast. Messing with the dogs is just a side perk. Surprisingly high quality for the cost."
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Review 10 for PractiCaster
Overall Rating:
Great for practice,
May 7, 2013
By: Minnesnowta
from Duluth, MN
"I've been using it for a couple weeks now prepping for my new fly rod that is coming. Getting the feel down of fly fishing and it helps to have a cat to simulate a fish on the line.
Really has helped with the fundamental side of fly fishing. All around it's offered a better understanding for when I go out my first time."
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Review 11 for PractiCaster
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Great fun and instructional,
May 6, 2013
By: Anonymous
from Bristol, UK
"I had my misgivings about this as the 'fly line' seemed too heavy for loading the rod. However, it's really well balanced.
I don't really have a big enough house to use the practicaster effectively indoors but it comes into its own when used in the back garden. I can really work on my timing and accuracy with this terrific bit of kit. Roll, overhead and hauling are all possible with the practicaster and my 12-year old daughter's also using it to get a feel for the mechanics of casting ahead of her first casting lesson."
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Review 12 for PractiCaster
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Effective for beginners,
April 29, 2013
By: Beasley
from Ivy, VA
"Requires very little space to practice casting, although not exactly inside the house. Easy to use and helpful to improve accurate placement of the fly.
The rod is nicely made. The line is a bit funky but seems to work. I'm going to substitute a length of real fly line to see if it has better feel. Price point in line with other practice sets."
The rod is nicely made. The line is a bit funky but seems to work. I'm going to substitute a length of real fly line to see if it has better feel. Price point in line with other practice sets."
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Review 13 for PractiCaster
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Nicely done Orvis,
April 26, 2013
By: JNazal
from Santiago, Chile.
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"The idea is not original, but the result excelled itself.
Just take a look at the baby girl in the picture. If you love fly fishing and want to train your kids, this is all what you need."
Just take a look at the baby girl in the picture. If you love fly fishing and want to train your kids, this is all what you need."
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Review 14 for PractiCaster
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Perfecting the cast,
April 18, 2013
By: HappyJoe
"I am a long-time fly fisherman but wanted to improve my casting technique. I also have many people asking me for fly fishing instruction. This device is excellent for idenfitying flaws in the cast and for instruction. I am very pleased."
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Review 15 for PractiCaster
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Just Plain Fun,
April 18, 2013
By: Anonymous
from Oklahoma City
"The PractiCaster is a really fun thing to have around the house and in the yard. I'm not sure if I can say it's perfect for casting practice but it takes the edge off when you can't get out and actually fish. I'd recommend this to others."
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Review 16 for PractiCaster
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winter practice,
April 17, 2013
By: azquailhunter
from Flagstaff,Az
"This little tool is a great way to make it through the winter and help a young fly caster hone his skills."
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Review 17 for PractiCaster
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Teaching my wife.,
April 13, 2013
By: denmac
from Thorntown, Indiana
"Got this for teaching my wife to cast. I think this is her new Food Network. She is a great cook but her casting needed work. She is starting to get that abrupt stop on the back cast where she was letting the rod drift on back and I mean way back. I think the high vis line really helps her see what she is doing."
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Review 18 for PractiCaster
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Best practice rod!!!,
April 13, 2013
By: Luthor
from Round Rock, TX
"This is by far the best practice rod I have found! I find that the line used for this rod is better than others because it is weighted like an actual fly line. Other brands simply use two different weights of yarn or other materials that do not provide a "true" feel of a loaded rod. It has improved my technique tremendously! I love it!!!"
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Review 19 for PractiCaster
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Great entertainment,
April 10, 2013
By: Kerdog
from Melbourn, FL
"This rod is super around the house! When watching tv or talking with your spouse, you can really perfect some loops. Fun to drop the fly on your dogs nose."
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Review 20 for PractiCaster
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Great Practice,
April 6, 2013
By: hootcher
"As a newbie fly guy I found this a great tool for practicing between times on the river.
Keeps my rhythm smooth and my casts tangle free."
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