Classes
The Long Beach Casting Club offers several classes throughout the year to the public. Check out the links below to find out more detailled information on each of the available classes:
Fly Tying Class
This class covers the techniques to tie your own flies from the ground up. The class starts with thread control and whip finishing, proceeding on more advanced techniques like parachute wings amd wing casings. In addition to the tying techniques, material selection and other tying information is covered as introduced throughout the course of the class. The way this class is taught, by the end of the class you will be able to examine a new fly, figure out the materials and techniques required to make it, and make your own. Additionally, techniques are introduced slowly and in such a way that they build on each other so you will feel confident in the more advanced techniques introduced at the end of the class. Also, a new fly is introduced each week with the technique, so by the end of the class you will have an assortment of flies in your box to take out on the water with you! This started October 28 and runs for a total of twenty three weeks of instruction.
Beginning Fly Casting Class
This class is one of our most popular! This class is led by FFF Certified Master Casting Instructors with individual one-on-one instruction from FFF Certified Casting Instructors. This class covers the basics of equipment and casting technique so your first fly fishing outing will be fun and enjoyable! The class starts out with basic equipment coverage, then gets you on the pond with the Roll Cast. Other techniques covered include the pickup and laydown, false cast, and an introduction to line mends. The class begins April 14 and runs for 6 weeks.
Rod Building Class
Learn the steps needed to build your own fly rod. This class covers the basics of component selection and techniques needed to make your own rod. While instruction focuses on fly rods, the techniques covered are applicable to regular fresh and saltwater rods too. In addition to instruction, class participants have access to specialized building tools to help build that special heirloom rod. This class begins September 9 and runs until October 21.
