Mini-Class - Santa Barbara Flyfishers

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Pre-meeting "MINI-CLASSES"

Monthly Mini-classes are held for year long fly-fishing education

and may consist of casting, fly-tying, knots, gear, fly-fishing basics

and other various skills for fly-fishing success & enjoyment

Time: 5:30pm to 6:45pm (before the club meeting)

Facilitators: Lori Lee Collins & Larry Basham

Guest instructors will be assisting or leading!

These classes are free & open to club members and the public!

OUTDOOR CLASSES / SUBJECT TO WEATHER

NEXT CLASS: Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026

TWO OPTIONS:

Beginning Casting:

Learn how to safely put a rod together and take it apart
Put on a reel (right or left handed?) & best way to run line through the eyes
Casting a loop, start & stop, pick-up-lay down cast

Casting Skills Development:

Try the FFI Bronze Level casting course
Cast to targets: 25, 35 & 40 foot distances
Roll cast to 25 feet

INDOOR CLASSES
NEXT CLASS: Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026

What's in a Vest & Waders and Boots

These topics are especially helpful for those who are new to fly fishing and wondering what they should carry in their vest and what type of waders and boots they should buy. There will be displays and experienced members there to discuss what you really need!