false cast

noun

, Angling.

1. a throw of the line in fly casting in which the line, leader, and fly are prevented from hitting the water.

Example Sentences

The practice cast is called a “false cast.”

From Los Angeles Times

I made one false cast and dropped the fly above the rock, but a little too close to the bank.

From Washington Post

You don’t just cast a fly line but “false cast” it, “roll cast” it and “double haul” it, different techniques for different situations.

From New York Times

Each “false cast” builds momentum and allows the rod to “shoot” more line, until the final forward cast, known as the “presentation.”

From New York Times

Don't Rock the Boat Guide: Ken Collette Homeport: Key Biscayne, Florida Experience: 30 years as a professional captain Tactic: Many anglers go to great lengths to sneak up on a school of feeding bonefish silently, then shake the boat as they false cast.

From Time Magazine Archive