GPFF Foundational Fly Fishing Seminar
Zoom & Live Edition,
1st Session April 10th 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Zoom), 2025
2nd Session April 11th 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM(Zoom) 2025
Final Session Casting April 12th LIVE, 9:00 AM to Noon (or as needed)
Kensington Library Grass
Grizzly Peak Fly Fishers is dedicated to the ongoing education in the art, science, and sport of fly fishing. One of our cornerstone programs is the GPFF Foundational Fly Fishing Seminar. Historically, offered in the spring & fall as interest dictates. The seminar provides entry through intermediate level anglers everything they need to know about the sport, including: Essential Equipment needed, Knots & Leaders, Casting, Stream water reading, Entomology, Fish Identification & Fly use, Landing and Releasing Fish and more.
This is NOT a ‘survey’ course, it is a full, comprehensive course that will give you the confidence and preparedness to move forward productively in the sport.
What you get: A 'Link' to a 50+ page, full-color course text, with plenty of lined pages for taking notes you can print out. Starter Kit: Practice Knot tying materials, Practice Casting Leader with False Fly. Additionally, you will be assigned a ‘mentor’ that you can contact at any time for help and advice. First session, a Zoom course, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (or more as needed). Second session, another Zoom session 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (or more as needed) and the third LIVE session will be Saturday at the Kensington Community Center upper grass area 9:00 AM to Noon for casting instruction, then down to the 'Hut" classroom for Knots & course summary.
What to bring to casting session: #5, #6 or #7 weight Fly Rod, reel & matching fly line. (Let Mark know IF you need a club loaner for casting instruction). Sunglasses (or some sort of protective glasses) for eye protection safety, a hat is recommended. I'll have a practice leader for casting.
Our coaches have decades of experience and will be working with you at your current level to help you develop the foundations you need to move forward in the sport productively.
Seminar Fee: Members $75, Non-members $115 (that includes a year’s membership). REGISTER NOW as the class is limited to 12 students with registration closing April 1st, 2025.
Registration/Payment: Zoom Class is limited to 12 participants. Payment can be made through the GPFF’s calendar on our website via PayPal. Checks are also accepted. Make checks payable to GPFF and send them to PO Box 153 El Cerrito, Ca 94530. Include your name, address, best contact number & email address with your check. Please contact Mark Likos, email address below, after registering, to get the 'Tools' provided & the link to print your book. Nonmembers, contact Mark Likos to start enrollment and membership process.
Contact Mark Likos with ANY questions mlikos@comcast.net
