Red Tag Fly Casting Development Program
The club is now operating a casting skills development program at the Red Tag Casting Pool on Saturday morning’s for Club Members. Should you want to improve your casting and get involved in the program please reach out to [email protected]
The program is designed to help casters improve their casting abilities at their own pace through four skill grades. Participation is voluntary and flexible, allowing individuals, at any level from beginners to proficient, to progress through the levels as they choose.
The program is designed to help casters improve their casting abilities at their own pace through four skill grades. Participation is voluntary and flexible, allowing individuals, at any level from beginners to proficient, to progress through the levels as they choose.
The program is in line with that laid out by the Fly Fishers International organisation.
Skill Grades:
- Foundation Level Skills
- Bronze Level Skills
- Silver Level Skills
- Gold Level Skills
Participants can complete assessments in parts or all at once, depending on their comfort and readiness. There is no strict timeline; participants can move through the grades at their own pace. This program is designed to provide structured support and achievable goals tailored to each individual’s progress. Improving your casting skills through this program can definitely enhance your fly-fishing experience.
The four levels and more detail on each skill level is available at the casting pool.
Foundation Level Skills
- F1. Assemble Gear
- F2. Feeling the line – Pancakes, Eggs & Bacon
- F3. Horizontal Loop Formation Drill
- F4. Horizontal False Casting Drill
- F5. Climb the Wall
- F6. Cast to targets
- F7. 35ft Lob or Water Tension Cast
Bronze Level Skills
- B1. Pick-Up Lay-Down Cast Dominant Side 35 ft.
- B2. Pick-Up Lay-Down Cast Non-Dominant Side 35 ft.
- B3. Pick-Up Lay-Down Cast Cast Horizontal 35 ft.
- B4. Shooting Line 40 ft.
- B5. Accuracy to Targets 25 and 35 ft.
- B6. Roll Cast Dominant Side Min. 35 ft.
- B7. Distance Cast Min. 50 ft.
Silver Level Skills
- S1. Pick-Up Lay-Down /Shoot Dominant Side 45 ft.
- S2. Pick-Up Lay-Down/Shoot Non-Dominant Side 45 ft.
- S3. Belgian Cast/Shoot
- S4. Roll Cast Non-Dominant Side Min. 35 ft.
- S5. Accuracy to Targets 20, 30, and 40 ft.
- S6. Right Reach Mend
- S7. Left Reach Mend
- S8. Distance Cast Minimum 60 ft.
Gold Level Skills
- G1. Loop Control Demonstration
- G2. Seated/Kneeling Cast & Shoot
- G3. Curve Cast
- G4. Slack Line Presentation
- G5. Roll Cast Pick Up and Shoot
- G6. Back Cast Delivery
- G7. Non-Dominant Side Accuracy to 20, 30 & 40 ft.
- G8. Distance Cast Minimum 70 ft.
Participating, you will have clear goals set, personalised feedback, and the support needed to enhance your casting skills.
Join us in this exciting journey of improvement and achievement!