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Fly Casting Instruction

Capt. Rick is a Fly Fishers International (FFI) certified fly casting instructor (CI). He offers private fly fishing instruction and is the instructor of the Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing school at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters.

For the beginning fly angler, he will focus on terminology and the essentials of fly casting. You will get a good understanding of basic casting, false casting, roll casting and shooting line. Leader construction, flies and fish fighting techniques will also be covered.

If you’re an intermediate fly angler and comfortable with the basics, Capt. Rick can work with you to improve your casting skills or correct any bad habits. Learn to double haul to increase distance and cope with wind. You will also learn to control line, cast to a target and cast shooting heads or sink-tip lines.

Private instruction                                                $100/hr per student or $150/hr for 2 students 

You might want to consider attending one of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters fly fishing schools (below) which will give you a good foundation to build on.

CB’s Saltwater Outfitters Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing School-Apr 5, 2025

CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, 1249 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL will hold an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing school on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025. Instructor, Capt. Rick Grassett, will cover basic fly casting principles, saltwater fly fishing techniques, fly selection, leader construction and wind casting. Cost for the class, which will run from 8 AM to approximately noon, is $225 per person and includes the use of fly tackle and a workbook. Optional instructional guided fly fishing trips are also available for an additional fee. Contact CB’s Saltwater Outfitters at (941) 349-4400 to make reservations.

 

Capt. Rick Grassett works with a student on their back cast at a CB’s Saltwater Outfitters Orvis Fly Fishing 101 class.