Calm day Pensacola Bay
Fly casting in the salt from a boat or in the surf poses certain problems. The boat is moving. The wind is blowing and seldom to our advantage. I transitioned from freshwater fishing to saltwater 2007. The first obstacle for a trout fisherman is that saltwater fish are not stationary. They move constantly, and the fly must be placed where they are going to be, not where they are. Now the speed of delivery becomes a must, and you have one good window of opportunity to place your fly correctly. The second is distance and 50´ casts are a bare minimum to consistently catch saltwater fish. We like to say that every 10´ in addition will double your chances. The third problem is the wind. When it blows from our non-dominant to our dominant shoulder (left to right for most folks) we are happy. However, wind from our dominant to non-dominant shoulder poses problems. Headwind poses another and a different sort of problem, and tailwind has its issues for the caster.
Will teach you to throw narrow loops with sufficient speed to punch through the wind. That will gain those extra 5-10´ needed. I will tune up your double haul or teach it from scratch. That will give your loop more speed and stability.
I can teach you the techniques needed for casting when the wind is onto your casting shoulder. Furthermore, I will teach you to cast in headwind and tailwind. Will go through the adjustments necessary for casting heavy flies.
If those bases are covered before the trip your chances of success are greatly improved.
Will teach overhead switch rod casts on the beach.
I have been fly fishing for over 30 years and have freshwater experience from lakes and rivers in Iceland and the US. Have experience casting from a kayak. Have saltwater experience fishing in Texas, Florida, and the Bahamas.
I am a Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor, and it will be my pleasure to teach you to fly cast in the salt.
Phone 361 9032846
On first sandbar casting into the first trough
The International Federation of Fly Fishers is now Fly Fishers International
Is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the sport of fly fishing through Conservation, Restoration, and Education. The International Federation of Fly Fishers and its Councils are the only organized advocate for fly fishers on a regional, national, and international level.
The test is standardized and international. Once you are ready for your test you are tested by two master casters. The test setup is here
https://flyfishersinternational.org/Portals/0/Documents/Casting/Policies/CICP_TAP.pdf
If you do not prepare meticulously and do not seek the mentoring of a Master Caster it is about even chance that you will fail.
When you have passed the test, you have earned the right to be called CCI i.e., Certified Casting Instructor.
Will provide high-end rods for lessons – included in price.
Lessons are available all year. Will do group sessions – rate depending on number and hours.
Will travel anywhere in the world to teach at your cost.
100$ per session
250$ for a packet of 3 sessions
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Contact
Phone 361 903 2846
