I have an alternate to fly casting that has worked well for me. Get a light/ultralight 12 to 16 foot Mr Crappie pole or similar with a small simple reel, and 4-6 pound test line. Simply swing the fly/tiny jig/or small popping bug out with the rod. Works well for me. Not flailing the water or getting hung up behind or overhead. It's a great BG catcher. Yesterday I hooked a fat 12 inch LMB, and that was a tussle.