Guy Manning, FFF Master Casting Instructor, will be holding the annual Beginners Fly Casting Classes beginning on April 25, 2011 . These classes run on 5 Mondays for 2 hours each class. Classes begin at 6 PM and run until about 8 PM each evening. They will be held on the lawn just south of the Redding Convention Center and across from Channel 7 in the Turtle Bay Area.
The classes will cost $35 per person (check or cash) for the whole series of 5 classes. Bring a rod, with a matching reel and line. Add a 9 foot leader in 3X or 4X size and we will supply the fluff (no hooks are allowed). Reservations are not needed, so just show up. Please show up at least 5 to 10 minutes early for each class to allow time to set up your gear. All classes will begin promptly at 6 PM. In case of rain determination of cancelling the class will be made depending on conditions at the venue regardless of conditions elsewhere.
Important:
Since the instruction uses a step by step approach, with each step building on the next, please show up to each class. We will not be able to take time away from the other students to catch you up on what was missed during the previous class. Beginning students will find it difficult to proceed successfully if they miss a class.
When and where:
Mondays : April 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Location: Lawn just south of Redding Convention Center near Turtle Bay
across from the Channel 7 studio.
For information call Guy Manning at 222-2601 or email
Double Handed Casting (Spey Casting)
Guy Manning will be presenting a 4 session Double Handed Casting Clinic. Also known as Spey Casting, Double Handed casting is an extremely effective way to cover a large amount of water and get the fly to the fish effectively. The class is free to members of the STFF and Mayflys. The cost for non-members is $50 for all 4 classes, payable in cash or check at the first class. The class will be limited to 6 students.
This class will cover the following:
A short history of Double Handed Casting
The differences between Spey, Skagit, and Scandi rods and lines
Fishing methods used with each technology
Double Handed Casting Terminology
Discussion of river right and river left and the casts used in each situation
Basic body and rod positions
Motions of a simple DH cast
Switch cast
Snap-C cast
Double Spey cast
Single Spey cast
Snake Roll cast
Classes will be held on Sunday mornings from 9 until noon on May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 2011.
The first three classes will be held on the lawn south of the convention center in the Turtle Bay complex. The last class will be on the water at a location to be decided. Please show up about 10 minutes early for each session so you have time to set up your gear prior to the start of class.
What to bring. Rod, Reel, Line, leader, hat and protective glasses .If you don’t have glasses you will not be allowed to cast. No hooks are allowed. Yarn will be provided. You will need to make a grass leaders for the second and third session. Instructions will be given during the first class. For the last class you will need waders and boots.
For information call Guy Manning at 222-2601 or email
Open Casting Sessions
Once the 2011 Spring Fly Casting Classes are over we will hold open casting every Tuesday evening from 6 PM until 8 PM at the same location. Open casting is an opportunity to get more practice or work on individual casting issues with professional level individual instruction. The open casting schedule will begin on May 31, 2011. There is no charge for the open casting.
Beginners are urged to attend the Beginners Casting Classes above to build up basic skills prior to attending the open casting sessions. This allows the instructors to work with advanced beginners and intermediate casters without taking extended periods of time to go through the basics with the beginners.
For information call Guy Manning at 222-2601 or email
Video Casting Analysis
If you wish to have your casting analyized using video analysis techniques please contact me and we will arrange time to analyse your cast. The cost of the video analysis is included in the cost of a private lesson. Click here to see info on private lessons.