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FUN-damentals of Fly Casting & Knot Tying for Kids!

  • Oakland Casting Club Oakland Casting Club, Elinora Ave Oakland, CA 94619 United States (map)

Chris Korich, World Casting Champion and U.S. Team Coach, along with volunteer instructors from famous Bay Area angling & casting clubs, are helping prepare local kids (ages 9-12) for future fly fishing opportunities.

FUN fly casting and knot tying sessions will cover the following foundational skills.

  • Proper Grip & Stance Alignment

  • Roll Casting & Short Aerial Casts

  • Line Extending & Retrieving

  • How To Land Fish & Release

  • Basic Knot Tying & Home Practice

  • Tackle Care & Repair 

This youth-oriented instruction is focused on teaching FUN-damental skills, drills and casting games, so youngsters can learn to master shorter casts, tie basic knots, and fish with more experienced anglers or guides!

  • Location: The Oakland Casting Club (see map)

  • Date: Saturday, April 20th 2019

  • Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

  • Cost: $6.00

  • Includes All equipment & lesson supplies

 Please Note: All BAYFF club sponsored learning sessions, require full-time adult parent or guardian supervision and the signing of liability and photo release forms in advance, through registration on EventBrite.

This event will be limited to the first 16 youth participants to register, so don’t delay!

Earlier Event: April 14
GGACC 2019 Launch Event
Later Event: May 11
Flycasters Inc., San Jose Event