The Jimmy Green World Championship of Spey Casting

The Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club (GGACC) is pleased to announce the 24rd annual Jimmy Green World Championship of Spey Casting to be held from Friday, April 17th through Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at the world-renowned casting ponds located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park (on John F Kennedy Drive across from the buffalo paddock).

In addition to showcasing product exhibits and casting demonstrations, the best Spey Casters from a variety of countries will again be competing in this (two-handed "Spey rod") distance casting competition.

The GGACC is devoted to introducing everyone to fly casting and angling at their historical club and facility, and promoting numerous casting competitions, including Spey-O-Rama.

This event is open to the public and admittance is free. 

There will be a $150USD registration fee for each competitor in this year's Spey competition. Registration will close on April 11th, 2026. If you wish to compete click here.

Premium fly-fishing rod and reel manufacturers will have their products available for you to try out at the casting ponds. The world's best casters will practice on Friday in preparation for the Spey Casting Competitions on Saturday and Sunday.

Photos by George Nikitin

We would like to thank Golden Gate Park for their ongoing partnership and support: