[Capt. Lou]

All good points , I agree there is a definite need for streamside expierance, however if you have little or no expierance then you should start with hands onn instruction to master the cast.
This from my thirty years of teaching casting is bestaccomplished off stream.
Large part of this is gettingcorrect fly set up , this can make or brake your approach to fly fishing . Get basic techniques down with the right outfit is paramount to success.
Then you can ran h out to learn the proper fish casts on stream, to present fly correctly!
I'm a master certified fly casting instructor & charter member of the board that regulates
Certification of fly casting instructors for over twenty years since it's inception.
Believe me how you start is very important , it's not difficult but proper initial guidance can make it enjoyable !

Good Luck!



Good luck!