Next in the Getting Started in Fly Fishing series is a video that shows yours truly catching fish using only 32 feet of line - 8 feet of line on the rod, 16 feet of line past th rod tip, and 8 feet of leader tippet.
If you are first starting out and you get frustrated with your cast, try less line and focus on a stealth approach/presentation to fish lurking near the bank.
And, gain a feel for setting the hook and playing a fish on a fly rod.
Fun stuff!
Do check back for more in the series... next up is a look at the fishing flies that came with the $33 Martin Fly Fishing Kit!