SAGE Casing School Series: Fly Casting with Ken Hanley San Rafael- Check back soon for updates! Beginning: 8 am - 12 pm Int./Adv.: 1 pm - 5 pm Fly Casting with Ken Hanley Santa Rosa - Check back soon for updates! Beginning: 8 am - 12 pm Int./Adv.: 1 pm - 5 pm Class Instructors-- One of the most popular fly fishing personalities around, Ken Hanley has been a SAGE school instructor for the past eight years. He is a California native with over twenty year's experience as a guide/instructor in the fly-fishing and adventure/recreation industries. Ken is also an outdoor writer. He is the author of six books, including The No Nonsense Guide to Flyfishing Northern California, California Fly Tying and Fishing Guide, Mexico Blue Ribbon Flyfishing Guide, and most recently, Flyfishing The Pacific Inshore. You can also find Ken’s work in California Fly Fisher and Saltwater Flyfishing magazines, as he is a regular columnist and regional editor for both publications.
(Spaces Currently Available - Updated December 13, 2006) Clinic dates are announced first in our Free Email Newslettter - SIGN UP HERE

What Is Covered in this Clinic:

Beginning: - Equipment & Technology - Roll Cast - Pick Up/Lay Down Cast - Shooting Line - Line Control

Intermediate/Advanced: - Skills Assessment - Casting/Control Refinement - Line Speed/Loop Control - Presentation - Specific Instructions geared to each participant's needs

Spend these 4 hour sessions llearning the art of fly-casting under the guidance of experienced Sage instructors. Most students find that these two classes give them an excellent preparation for fly fishing, but you could also take one or the other.

The morning session, geared for the new or novice angler, will address beginning skills such as the roll cast, pickup & laydown, false casting, shooting line, and line controlling casts.

The afternoon class covers more intermediate/advanced techniques for the angler who has casting experience but would like to improve his or her skills. Most students enroll in both classes, for a day full of customized instruction. But, whether you are a beginner or an experienced fly angler, Sage casting clinics help to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue the sport of a lifetime.

Equipment -
Sage will provide state-of-the art equipment for you to learn to cast! Although wading is not required in this clinic, please dress appropriately - sunglasses, a hat, and sunblock are recommended! Students should provide their own snacks and lunch, if taking both courses.

Payment required to reserve a spot in each class. Sign up by clicking here.

Clinic Fees: $50/person per session. (Full Day = $100/person)

Please note: Thanks to Sage Fly Rods for providing the equipment for this clinic.

General Information & Fees:
March 29th Class meets in San Rafael
May 17th Class meets in Santa Rosa
- you will be contacted with more information before the class meets.
Class size may be limited to maintain optimum pupil/instructor ratio.
All class members must have valid California Fishing License.

Signup Information:
To sign up for this clinic, you can signup online via our secure server, call either store to sign up by phone, or obtain a faxable signup form by clicking here:

Download Sage Casting Clinic - MARIN/San Rafael - 3/29/03 - Signup Form

Download Sage Casting Clinic - SONOMA/Santa Rosa - 5/17/03 - Signup Form
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Email signups can be sent to:
Classes@WesternSportShop.com
(please specify the location, date and clinic if using this method. Be sure to include your credit card to reserve a spot. If you do not wish to give complete credit card information, leave out the last four digits and expiration date. We will confirm that information with you after we receive your email.) You can also mail the downloadable signup form or phone in your reservation directly to either store.

Equipment List

Required: Valid California Fishing License (available at stores)
Sage rods, reels and tackle will be provided for this clinic.
Polarized sunglasses
Hat Sunscreen
Food, drinks & necessary snacks

If you have any questions regarding equipment,
contact Carlo Bongio at the Santa Rosa store (707) 542-4432
or San Rafael store (415) 456-5454.

Clinic dates are announced first in our Free Email Newslettter - SIGN UP HERE

If you have any further questions about this clinic, please email: sagecast@westernsportshop.com

Other "On The Water Clinics":
Putah Creek Nymph Clinic - Russian River Steelhead Clinic - Shad Clinic
Sage Casting Clinics - Sage Spey Casting Clinic

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