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A lot of times, thats all it takes

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Make sure you can find your stuff easily, whether it's an emergency flashlight or a treat for the dog

it might take a day or two for your backpack to be completely dry, especially if it has multiple layers

The key is keeping your backcast highor using more of a sidearm castto keep your fly line from hitting the water behind you