ONE WAY OF PRODUCING NARROW LOOPS with Mathias Lilleheim Rather short strokes, engaging just the upper parts of the rod is contrary to the way I normally like to present effective fly-casting. This, however, is a perfect setup for challenging your loop control. A minimum of power, involving a very loose grip and an initially open wrist, followed by a late, but distinct double haul, synchronized with an equally late wrist turnover. When you aim for narrow loops, it's tempting to lean the rod slig