Casting Lab
On 5/3 and 6/7, we'll be holding clinics for Water Safety and Knot Tying and attendance is mandatory for Level 1's, in waders if possible.
We’ll have two in-person sessions: Water Safety and Knot Tying for Level 1's. These can’t be done effectively online. We know scheduling can be tricky, so we’re offering them twice: Sunday, May 3 and Sunday, June 7. Both topics will be covered each day:
First Session: 9:00–10:30
(Half the group: Water Safety / Other half: Knot Tying)
Break / Switch: 10:30–11:00
Second Session: 11:00–12:30
(Half the group: Water Safety / Other half: Knot Tying)
Please note that part of the Water Safety session involves getting into the water at the ponds. If you have waders, please bring them. You’re also welcome to wet wade (shorts and shoes). We have a limited number of waders available to loan—just check in with Alan/Thomas if you need a pair.
Casting Lab is open to all GGACC club members and provides an opportunity for coaching on your casting skills. Primary focus is developing the required casting skills for those seeking to apply to the Learn to Fly Fish program, where we now require demonstration of casting skills at the FCSD Bronze level. More information on LTFF here. Students who participate in the casting lab regularly through the several months it is available will have no trouble meeting this requirement. Secondary focus is coaching to achieve Fly Casting Skills Development at the silver, and gold levels. The FFI Fly Casting Skills Development, FCSD, program is designed to teach casts that are used in real fishing situations, with progressive levels of skill. To learn more, download the Angler's Guide here.
Please contact Alan if you have any questions.