Casting Instruction
Guy Manning is an FFF Master Certified Casting Insturctor, he offers private casting instruction to individuals and groups.
Private Individual Casting Instruction is offered throughout the year at $75.00 for a session lasting up to 2 hours. A video analysis of your casting will be included upon request.
Group lessons are offered for $240.00 for groups of up to 6 individuals. Group lessons last up to 4 hours and can include video analysis upon request.
See the Scheduled Classes below for information about current classes offered to the clubs and community.
Contact Guy Manning for further information: grhen@ix.netcom.com
Open Casting Sessions
Once the 2012 Spring Fly Casting Classes are over we will hold open casting every Tuesday evening from 6 PM until 8 PM. Sessions 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. 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 June 12, 2012. There is no charge for the open casting. Tipping is accepted.
Beginners are urged to attend the Beginners Casting Classes (below) 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 beginners. It will also promote improved individual casting during the Open Casting Sessions by allowing concentration on individual areas of concern. Bring eye protection.
Contact Guy Manning for further information: grhen@ix.netcom.com
Spring Fly Casting Classes for Beginners
The Beginners Fly Casting Classes will begin on May 7, 2012. 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 eye protection, 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. If you miss a 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. This is of particular importance for the first 3 classes. 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: On the lawn just south of Redding Convention Center in the Turtle Bay area, across from the Channel 7 studio.
Contact Guy Manning for further information: grhen@ix.netcom.com
Double-handed Casting Instruction (Spey Casting)
Guy Manning will be presenting a 4 session Double Handed Casting Clinic this Spring. 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 cost is $50 for all 4 classes, payable in cash or check at the first class.
The class will be limited to 6 students on a first come first served basis.
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 26, June 3. 10, 17, 2012.
The first three classes will be held on the lawn south of the convention center in the Turtle Bay complex, across from the Channel 7 Studios. 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. 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.
Important: If you don't have glasses you will not be allowed to cast.
