noun
- the backward motion of a fishing line and rod before casting forward
Usage: fishing
verb
- performs the backward motion of a fishing line and rod before casting forward
Usage: fishing
Examples
- The angler’s backcasts kept getting tangled in the trees behind him.
- She practiced her backcasts until the motion became smooth and natural.
- Good backcasts are essential for accurate fly fishing.
- He backcasts carefully to avoid hitting other fishermen nearby.
- The instructor demonstrated how proper backcasts improve casting distance.
- Strong winds made her backcasts difficult to control.