3 the fish targets 408 410 412 414 416 may be strategically placed near target holes 407 409 411 412 415 that are cut in the horizontal surface 402 target holes 407 409 411 412 415 may vary in size and shape scoring may involve assigning a greater value to smaller holes than larger holes as they would be more difficult to strike larger holes may be scored less than smaller holes as they allow a lure or simulated lure to be more easily placed at the hole or target the shape in the holes although shown here as circular or elliptical may vary so as to better match the aquatic scene 401 or to introduce a new level of interest and or challenge fig5 is an oblique view of the embodiment shown in fig4 also including obstructions mounted proximate to two of the target holes a simulated branch 502 and coral 504 are included in the embodiment of the casting training aid shown here 500 such obstructions 502 504 proximate to the target holes in this simulated casting environment can simulate physical objects that may interfere with casting in a real casting environment for example in a freshwater or estuary a branch may be located above the water 39 s surface in a manner similar to the positioning of the simulated branch 502 in the embodiment shown such a branch may impede a fisherman 39 s ability to cast toward an intended target the presence of this simulated above water obstacle 502 helps train fishermen to.