Below is the Casting Workshop and Instruction Schedule for the 2024 Texas Fly Fishers Mini-Expo to be held Saturday, August 24th 2024. There is no charge for attending any of the casting workshops or for individual instruction which may be provided. Details regarding the 2024 Mini Expo can be found in another post regarding this event on this web page. (See: https://texasflyfishers.org/2024/06/05/event-texas-fly-fishers-to-hold-its-15th-annual-summer-mini-expo-saturday-august-24-2024-900-am-430-pm/
Casting Schedule
Instruction and Workshops
(Location- the casting area will be set up outside on the grass)
Casting Area for Children– a small area will be available for children accompanied by a parent or guardian to have some fly casting fun and learn some very basic skills related to fly fishing.
Individual Instruction-Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructors will be on hand to provide individual casting instruction to participants. Additionally, Fly Fishers International Master Casting Instructor, Jeff Ferguson will be on hand throughout the day to teach some of the workshops and to provide individual Instruction.
*Note: LOANER RODS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PARTICIPANTS TO USE
Casting Workshops
Scheduled workshops will be offered throughout the day and will include the opportunity for participants to make the featured cast(s) with an instructor if desired by the participant. The Workshop Schedule is as follows:
9:00 – Beginning Fly Fishing: Learning the Basic Fly Cast – if you have never cast a fly rod or if you have done a limited amount of fly casting, this class should help you advance your casting skills.
Instructor(s): All Instructors will be available to assist participants for this program.
10:00 – Increasing Distance
Instructor: Fly Fishers International Master Casting Instructor Jeff Ferguson will provide tips and instruction related to a fly angler understanding the mechanics pertaining to increasing the distance of the fly cast along with various skills which may allow a fly angler to increase the distance of the cast under various circumstances.
11:00- The Double Haul
Instructor: Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor Gary Davison will teach the basics of the double haul technique to participants who have no experience or knowledge of the technique and will also provide information which may assist angler/casters who have experience with the technique but would like to refine their use of it.
Noon to 1:00 pm – Lunch Break
1:00 Advanced/ Intermediate Fly Casting
Instructor: Fly Fishers International Master Casting Instructor Jeff Ferguson will discuss and provide instruction regarding the Curve Cast (How to place the fly in front of a fish facing away from an angler and/or how to cast to a fish behind a rock or other obstacle), techniques to use while Casting Big Flies and other skills which may be of assistance to an intermediate or advanced caster.
2:00 Open Casting and Instruction
Instructor(s): All Fly Fishers International Certified Instructors will be available to work with anyone interested in practicing or learning particular casting skills or techniques of the participant’s choosing.
*all casting classes and instruction will be taught and/or lead by Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructors
Each Instructor presentation will last approximately 30-45 minutes. Following each instructor presentation, students will be offered an opportunity to practice. Any participant who desires to have an instructor assist with a specific casting is encouraged to approach any of the instructors, who are not directly involved in making a presentation, to work with them on their issue of choice.
All participants are encouraged to bring their own rod with line and leader for the workshops. However, any participant who wishes to participate and does not have their personal rod should not hesitate to request a rod from one of the instructors on hand as the club will have a supply of loaner rods available.
Note: Flies and/or hooks should not be attached to any line/leader but rather a piece of yarn or fiber should be attached to the leader. Should a participant/student not have yarn or fiber for his or her fly line leader these materials will be provided and, if necessary, attached by the instructors. Additionally, all participants are reminded to keep a safe distance away from other casters, wear eye protection, a hat and be mindful of safety throughout all of the provided instruction and workshops.
