The style guide lists side-cast as a noun, noting it is an alternative form.

To avoid tangling the line in the rocks, he decided to side-cast his lure along the shoreline.

The angler demonstrated a flawless side cast that sent the fly skimming across the water.

When fishing from the bank, try to side cast to avoid spooking the trout in the clear water.

The angler was side casting to avoid disturbing the trout hiding under the overhanging bank.

During the fishing lesson, the instructor showed us different side-casts to reach fish hiding along the shore.

During the storm, the fisherman side-casted his lure to avoid the debris and caught a large trout.

When fishing in a crowded stream, he side-casts to avoid tangling with other anglers.

He side casted the fly to avoid the rocks and achieved a perfect drift.

When fishing in shallow water, the angler side casts to avoid spooking the fish.