The Double Haul Ball is here. This is a free event for those who think they may want to try fly fishing in the surf. This is a great time to have casting experts certified by the Fly Fishing Federation to teach you how to cast a fly rod. Inside we will have seminars for the beginners on how to's with your equipment, as well as a much more detailed seminar on species and tactics. Expert fly tyers will be on hand tying the popular surf patterns. The event is at the Long Beach Casting Club club house. The event starts at 8:30am to 4pm. Some of us will be getting there a bit early for coffee and doughnuts, and a little meet and greet starting at 8:30am. Below is the full schedule for the day. There will be a lot of information for everyone. The One Surf Fly webpage (http://www.onesurffly.com )has more info on both the Double Hual Ball and the One Surf Fly event at docweiler Beach.
Morning Session (9am to 12:15)
8:30am Coffee & Donuts / OSF Team & Wilderness Club Meet & Greet
9:00 to noon Fly tying (inside clubhouse)Dave Valadez, Mike Centofani, Matt Abrams, Alex Caldy
9:30 to Noon Basic Fly Casting Techniques (pond)Jim Solomon, John Vanderhoff, Ray Bianco, Jeff Priest, Joe Libeu
9:00 to 10:15 Basics Of Fly Fishing the SurfModerator: Gary Bulla Panel: Peter Piconi, Tim Postel, Vaughn Podamore, Rich Kanner, Al Q, Steve Piper
10:15 to 11:30 Surf Exotics Moderator: Shane Chung Panel: Gary Bulla, Tim Postel, Vaughn Podamore, Jim Solomon, Bill Calhoun
11:30 to 12:15Making a fish videoFilm Professional: Robby King
Lunch Break (12:15 to 1pm)
Afternoon Session (1pm to 4pm)
1:00 to 4:00 Advanced Fly Casting Techniques (shooting heads & sight casting techniques (pond)Jim Solomon, John Vanderhoff, Ray Bianco, Jeff Priest, Joe Libeu
1:00 to 4:00 Fly tying (inside clubhouse)Jim Troyer, Rich Kanner, Doug Uyematsu, Kevin Green
1:00 to 2:15 The Corbina Underground Q&A Moderator: Al Q Panel: Jon Nakano, Tim Postel, Jeff Priest, James Dywer, Paul Cronin, Mike Bennet, Jim Solomon, Doug Uyematsu
2:15 to 3:00 Knots & Leaders Dave Valadez
2:30 to 3:30 Sight Fishing Techniques / Casting Games on the pond FFF Instructor Jim Solomon