Casting is what makes fly fishing unique. To be able to cast near weightless flies you have to use lines and rods designed for the job. To some people casting is the biggest obstacle to taking up the sport. To others casting provides the greatest pleasure. This page will feature information on all things casting.
The club aims to hold regular casting days so members can develop their casting skills. We have qualified casting instructors with the International
Federation of Fly Fishers and a number of skilled casters in our membership. Check the newsletter for the dates for casting sessions and how you can be involved. Tuesday Casting Group 2024Tuesday Casting GroupThe Tuesday Casting Group is about to commence its fourth Year. If you have been involved at some stage, or would like to join the group, please read the following information.
Casting resumes Tuesday 19th March at the Mylestom Cricket Oval opposite the boat ramp. Starting time will be 10.00am but you will need to be there before that in time to set up your rod and maybe have a quick coffee. We will start at 10.00am whether you are ready or not! As usual, there will be an urn available with plenty of hot water. Tea, coffee, milk and biscuits will be provided. If you would like to make a donation towards costs, that would be appreciated. Last year there was enough in the donation jar to pay for lunch on all of our fishing days. You must bring your own coffee cup as we are phasing out disposables. With limited seating in the park, it would be a good idea to bring a camp chair to sit and relax during the talking bits and morning tea time at 11.00am. We will endeavour to have casting every Tuesday until December 5th. From time to time, it will be necessary to cancel because of the weather or instructors being away. If we have to cancel you will receive an email to that effect. Sometimes we move to the Alma Doepel Reserve opposite the Café when the ground is too wet or showers might interfere with our activities. If you don't find us on the cricket oval take a drive to the end of the road and see if we are there. If you still can't find us, check the newsletter and your emails to see if it might be a fishing day. Every month we dedicate one Tuesday to fishing – after all, that's why we are learning to cast. Without good casting skills you are not going to enjoy fly fishing. Once a month we meet at a suitable fishing spot and spend the morning putting our casting skills into practice trying to catch a fish on fly. We finish at lunchtime with free hot dogs or a sausage sizzle. The day and venue is chosen by group members taking into account tides, weather and species to be caught. To find out what day and where, you need to check the newsletter or phone me. The other Tuesdays each month are taken up with casting. We are following a program developed by Fly Fishers International which introduces skills sequentially and progressively so that anyone can get involved no matter what level they are at. Mixed in with skill development are games such as Fly Golf and fun competitions. The program is organized in such a way as you don't have to commit to every week but, of course, the more times you come the better your casting is going to get. You don't have to have your own rod, reel and line as the club has a number available to borrow. If you do have your own gear, a bright coloured fly line will help you and your instructor see your loops. Don't worry about being embarrassed as no one will be asked to cast in front of the group unless they want to. Casting days are about improving our casting but there is also a social component. Come along and catch up with friends and have a chat but, remember, if our casting is to improve, we have to practice, listen and learn. Sessions finish at noon and some people stay on for lunch at the cafe and continue the social aspect of the day. For those who can't get to the Tuesday group, we will be holding casting days during the year on weekends and evenings. Check the newsletter for upcoming dates. I hope to see you at a casting day soon. If you need any further information, give me a call on 0427457725 Allan Tuesday Casting April 2024Tuesday casting has begun for the year and we welcomed new members and regulars making for a big turnout. You are reminded to bring a chair each week and your own coffee mug as we have phased out plastic cups.
Casting will continue this month on Tuesdays unless there is a need to cancel due to the weather or other circumstances. If you turn up at the Mylestom Cricket Oval at 10.00am to find no one there, check the Newsletter, Facebook or your emails or drive to the end of the road at the Café and see if we have moved to the shelter shed there. The timetable is as follows: 9.45am - Arrive ready for 10.00am start. 10.00am – 11.00am How-to sessions and Casting 11am till 11.30am Morning tea 11.30 am till 12 noon More casting. The casting program for the month of April is: Casting at Mylestom on Tuesday 2nd Casting at Mylestom on Tuesday 9th Fishing at Valla Beach on Tuesday 16th Casting at Mylestom on Tuesday 23rd Casting at Mylestom on Tuesday 30th I hope to see you at a casting day soon. If you need any further information, give me a call on 0427457725 Casting Day April 2024For those who can’t make Tuesday Casting, there will be a casting day on Sunday 28th April at Mylestom Oval starting at 10.00am and finishing at 12.30pm. During the morning you will find out about the Fly Casting Skills Development program and have a chance to brush up on your casting skills. Morning tea will be provided and you will have plenty of time to chat fly casting and fishing with others present. You are welcome to bring visitors and friends and fly rods will be available for those who need them. You must register so write your name in the Outings Folder or contact Allan on 0427457725.
Tuesday Casting Group 2023
The Tuesday Casting Group is about to commence its third Year. If you have been involved at some stage or would like to join the group, please read the following information.
Casting resumes Tuesday 7th March at the Mylestom Cricket Oval opposite the boat ramp. Starting time will be 10.00am but you will need to be there before that in time to set up your rod and maybe have a quick coffee. We will start at 10.00am whether you are ready or not! As usual, there will be an urn available with plenty of hot water. Tea, coffee, milk and biscuits will be provided. If you would like to make a donation towards costs that would be appreciated. Last year there was enough in the donation jar to pay for a sausage sizzle on all of our fishing days. This year you MUST bring your own coffee cup as we are phasing out disposables. If you forget your cup, you can buy one of the remaining disposables with a donation to the money jar. With limited seating in the park, it would be a good idea to bring a camp chair to sit and relax during the talking bits and morning tea time at 11.00am. We will endeavour to have casting every Tuesday until December 5th. From time to time, it will be necessary to cancel because of the weather or instructors being away. If we have to cancel you will receive an email to that effect. Sometimes we move to the Alma Doepel Reserve opposite the Café when the ground is too wet or showers might interfere with our activities. If you don't find us on the cricket oval take a drive to the end of the road and see if we are there. If you still can't find us, check the newsletter and your emails to see if it might be a fishing day. Every month we dedicate one Tuesday to fishing – after all, that's why we are learning to cast. Without good casting skills you are not going to enjoy fly fishing. Once a month we meet at a suitable fishing spot and spend the morning putting our casting skills into practice trying to catch a fish on fly. We finish at lunchtime with a free sausage sizzle. The day and venue is chosen by group members taking into account tides, weather and species to be caught. To find out what day and where, you need to check the newsletter or phone me. The other Tuesdays each month are taken up with casting. We are following a program developed by Fly Fishers International which introduces skills sequentially and progressively so that anyone can get involved no matter what level they are at. You can read more about the Fly Fishers International Fly Fishing Skills Development program in Casting Around this month. Mixed in with skill development are games such as Fly Golf and fun competitions. The program is organized in such a way as you don't have to commit to every week but, of course, the more times you come the better your casting is going to get. You don't have to have your own rod, reel and line as the club has a number available to borrow. If you do have your own gear, a bright coloured fly line will help you and your instructor see what you are doing. Don't worry about being embarrassed as no one will be asked to cast in front of the group unless they want to. Casting days are about improving our casting but there is also a social component. Come along and catch up with friends and have a chat but, remember, if our casting is to improve, we have to practice, listen and learn. Sessions finish at noon and some people stay on for lunch at the cafe and continue the social aspect of the day. For those who can't get to the Tuesday group, we will be holding casting days during the year on weekends. Last year we tried to get an evening session going but there were no takers. If there is sufficient interest, we will try again this year. Watch the newsletter for any developments. I hope to see you at a casting day soon. If you need any further information, give me a call on 0427457725 Tuesday Casting GroupThe Tuesday casting group has finished for the year and will resume on 19th March 2024. It might seem like a long break, but with Christmas and the hot summer weather, it will give everyone time to go to the beach and relax before we get back to work for the new year.
Tuesday Casting November 2023TThe Tuesday casting group will continue this month but will finish for the year on Tuesday 14th November. Casting will resume on Tuesday 19th March 2024.The group meets at the Mylestom Cricket Oval each Tuesday except for fishing days and bad weather. If you turn up at Mylestom at 10.00am to find no one there, check the Newsletter, Facebook or your emails to see if we are fishing, or drive to the end of the road at the Café and see if we have moved to the shelter shed there.
Don’t forget to bring a chair and your coffee mug. After casting you are welcome to join the group that goes to the café for lunch. The casting program for the month of November is as follows: Casting at Mylestom on Tuesday 7th Casting at Mylestom on Tuesday 14th No more casting days until March 2024. If you are interested in following a casting program on your own or in a group here are the links to the Fly Fishers International Fly Casting Skills Challenge, Orvis Master Your Casting Program and the Sexyloops Essential Fly Casting Challenge.
Fly Fishers International Fly Casting Skills Challenge Orvis Master Your Casting Program Sexyloops Essential Fly Casting Challenge |