noun
- the backward motion of a fishing line and rod when fly fishing, before the forward cast
Usage: fishing
Examples
- The angler’s backcast caught in the tree branches behind him.
- She practiced her backcast technique in the open field.
- A smooth backcast is essential for accurate fly fishing.
- He waited for his backcast to fully extend before moving forward.
- The instructor demonstrated the proper timing between backcast and forward cast.
- Strong winds made controlling the backcast more difficult.