This class is geared to the saltwater fly-fisherman, looking to increase the distance of their average cast. Distance seminars will cover the essential elements of distance casting: proper loading and unloading of the fly rod, forming tight loops, lengthening the casting stroke with drift and the double haul. Students should bring their own gear, 7–10 wt rod with a matching weight forward floating line is ideal (no sinking lines please).
8 people maximum per class
1:15-4:30 PM - Meet at shop 15 minutes prior.
Cancelation policy
We understand that your plans may change. Below is our policy for cancelations.
You may cancel your class no later than two weeks before class date for a full refund. Any cancelations after the two week period, or a no-show, will result in loss of funds.
Meet Your Instructors
Sheila M. Hassan FFI Master Certified Casting Instructor
Sheila is a Fly Fishers International (FFI) Master Casting Instructor (one of less than 250 in the world) and teaches fly casting throughout New England. She is the chief instructor / program director at the Wulff School of Fly Fishing in the Catskills and a member of the TFO Rods, R.L. Winston Rods, and Hatch Reels Pro Staff.
She has traveled extensively catching (and releasing) everything from bluegill to blue marlin, and she holds an IGFA Women's Fly-Rod World Record for both Bonefish and Bluefish. Sheila performed a number of the fly casting sequences in George Roberts's book, Master the Cast: Fly Casting in Seven Lessons.
She has published her own book, Fly Casting: A Systematic Approach. Her second book, "Starting in the Salt: Saltwater FlyCasting," is now available.
When she is not casting or fly-fishing, she works as a Nurse Practitioner in Boston. She teaches because she loves to share this sport with others.
Capt. Bill Hassan FFI Master Fly Casting Instructor
TFO Rods - Pro Staff
Hatch Reels Pro Staff
Columbia Sportswear, Pro Guide
