# 939 | Sexyloops Founder Paul Arden on Fly Casting, Tight Loops, and Why Anglers Stop Improving

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Podcast: [Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wet-fly-swing-fly-fishing-podcast-513913)
Published: 2026-06-19T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sexyloops-founder-paul-arden-on-fly-casting-tight-loops-and-why-anglers-stop-improving/
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Duration seconds: 3944

## Resource

#939 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/939 Presented By: Stonefly Nets , Jackson Hole Fly Company , Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho , Fly Fish with me Utah Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Paul Arden, founder of Sexyloops and one of the most respected fly casting instructors in the world, returns to the podcast to share lessons from more than three decades of teaching anglers how to cast more efficiently. From beginners learning loop control to experienced anglers searching for more distance and accuracy, Paul breaks down the fundamentals that separate average casters from great ones. The conversation covers fly casting plateaus, loop control, back-cast awareness, the 170 cast, double-haul mechanics, fly line selection, and common misconceptions that hold anglers back. Paul also shares practical drills, coaching insights, and why understanding what happens behind you may be the fastest path to improving what happens in front of you. #939 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/939

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