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As a professional guide I get a lot of clients in the boat who for one reason or another do not learn the Single. I know it is harder to learn but it pays dividends. Folks who show up who can only Double are not only limited by wind but by close quarters as well. If I have to find water for you where you have enough back cast room to do doubles you may miss out on a lot of really good water which must be fished up close and personal. Since folks spend a lot of hard earned $$ on these trips I suggest that it is worth your practice time to learn both singles and doubles, both sides of the river, and even either hand on top. This gives you an awful lot of options on the water and will lead to a much more enjoyable day on the river.
Folks may argue that Snap T or other upstream casts are a good alternative. They are helpful but nothing I have seen can be done with less back cast room than a well executed single.
Folks may argue that Snap T or other upstream casts are a good alternative. They are helpful but nothing I have seen can be done with less back cast room than a well executed single.