David Lemke, Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor, has put together a set of casting clinics and classes that provide something for everyone - from novice to the guy trying to throw part of his backing. He has laid out a number of programs for the Fall that are briefly defined below.
Casting classes are offered free to Texas FlyFishers members in good standing. Exceptions, if required, will be indicated when a class is scheduled. Classes for non-members are $50.00 a course.
Remaining 2008 Class Dates and Locations
Beginners WorkshopThe Beginners Workshop series will be held Friday the 17th of October and for the three subsequent Saturdays.
- Friday 17 October 7-9PM - Classroom session at 5407 Morningside in the Rice Village
- Saturday 18 October 8AM-10AM - Outdoor session at the Meyerpark ponds.
- Saturday 25 October 8AM -10AM - Outdoor session at the Meyerpark ponds.
- Saturday 1 November 8AM-10AM - Outdoor session at the Meyerpark ponds.
Class size limited to 10 students.
To sign up for this series of classes, use the following e-mail link Beginners Class Sign Up
Beginning fly casting classes are designed to teach a person who is brand new to fly fishing the basics of fly casting. We assume that the student hasn’t received any organized fly casting instruction and has had little exposure to fly fishing in general. When you complete this class, you will have the necessary skills to start fishing with a fly rod. You will learn:
Intermediate Fly Casting – Learning the Essentials – Where do tight loops come from?
An intermediate casting class entitled Learning the Essentials will be held Thursday the 16th, Saturday the 19th, and Saturday the 26th of October.
- Thursday 16 October 7-9PM - Classroom session at 5407 Morningside in the Rice Village
- Saturday 18 Ocotober 11AM-1PM - Outdoor session at the Meyerpark ponds.
- Saturday 25 October 11AM-1PM - Outdoor session at the Meyerpark ponds.
Class size limited to 10 students.
To be put on the list for this class, use the following e-mail link October Intermediate Casting Class List
The intermediate level casting class builds on the initial essentials taught in the Beginning Fly Casting class and expands to include all five essentials of fly casting. It’s a relatively technical class with an emphasis that is chosen because it lays the fundamental building blocks required to perfect most casting skills and to make you a better fly fisherman. This intermediate class must be completed before participation in other intermediate or advanced classes. In this class you will learn:
Intermediate Casting – Double Haul Clinic: The beginning of an addiction for which there is no cure.
One of the essential tools needed by most flycasters is the double haul. Its power in increasing line speed and distance to the cast makes it the cast that flycasters ultimately need to be able to perform to achieve greater control over their fly line. Once learned, many experience casters find it difficult to stop hauling.
- Saturday 15 November from 9.00 to 11.00 AM - Outdoor session at the Meyerpark ponds.
- Class size limited to 10 students.
- To sign up for this class, use the following e-mail link Double Haul Class
Advanced Casting Workshop An advanced two day casting clinic entitled Casting a Two Handed Rod is planned for December 13th and 14th, 2008 on the Guad. The fee for this class has not yet been set. That and more details later.
Class size limited to 8 students. Strong intermediate - advanced casting skills are required
To sign up for this class, use the following e-mail link Two Handed Rod Clinic