How to Do the Sidearm Cast

Fishing champ Aaron McAlexander shows Boys' Life readers how to do a sidearm cast.

Great For: Windy Conditions

"If it's windy outside, you want to keep your lure low," McAlexander says. "With a straight overhead cast, the wind will really throw your lure around and reduce your distance. With the sidearm cast, you can skip your lure across the water and under cover."

Step 1: Bring your rod back at your side, holding the button and using a circular swooping motion.

Step 2: Snap your wrist forward, releasing the button, which releases the line.

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• fishing
• casting
• sports
• outdoors
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