Casting in the Park-Fly Casting Development

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Casting in the Park-Fly Casting Development

Join our FREE fly casting class to master the art of angling in serene and picturesque settings. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the casting fundamentals and help you improve your casting skills, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, our hands-on lessons and personalized coaching will elevate your fly fishing experience and empower you with a sense of personal growth. Dive into this timeless sport, connect with nature, and enjoy the thrill of the catch with fellow enthusiasts. Sign up today and embark on a rewarding journey into the world of fly fishing!

The instructors from local Chico area fly clubs and periodic guest instructors will utilize a curriculum created by Fly Fishers International (FFI) called the Fly Casting Skills Development program (FCSD). The program aims to guide all fly anglers to learn and improve casting skills that address increasingly advanced fishing situations. It starts at the Foundation level for true beginners to the sport, who might be picking up a fly rod for the first time. It progresses through 4 levels: Foundation, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. These provide a broad, relevant range of fishing casts covering skill categories of loop control, accuracy, roll cast, presentation, change in direction, and distance. Better casting skills open more fishing opportunities with less frustration. All fly anglers can benefit and should be proud of their accomplishment. There is even an opportunity through FFI for recognition of casting accomplishments with an award document and a pin at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, making your journey even more rewarding.

Materials List

5 to 7-weight, 9-foot fly rod with a matching Floating (weight-forward) fly line.
7.5 or 8 ft Leader/tippet 0x (15lb test)
Sunglasses (for eye protection), sunscreen, hat, and water bottle.

Note: Chico Area Fly Fishers will have a few loaner fly rods available for checkout. For safety reasons, we will supply Yarn to use as a fly.

Skill Level

Please note that skill level will be required during registration. Please use the following:

Beginner: a person who has never picked up a fly rod
Novice: a person who has tried fly casting a few times or it has been a long time since they have tried.
Intermediate: a person who understands fly line loop size and has been casting for some time.
Advanced: a person who can control the fly line loop size, can cast around objects and has been casting for several years.

Instructor: Tom Rosenow
Location: Sycamore Field

A parent or guardian must attend with children under 16 years of age.

Ages: 9+
Fee: Free!

Course #14124
Sun | 9/15 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Register Online

Course #14134
Sun | 10/20 | 12:00 PM - 3:00PM Register Online

Course #14135
Sun | 11/17 | 12:00 PM - 3:00PM Register Online

Course #14136
Sun | 12/15 | 12:00 PM - 3:00PM Register Online

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