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Certified casting instructor question

Oh great ones....Any info on what is needed to be done in order to become a CERTIFIED instructor of the great art of casting?(besides "practice, practice, practice...")Am I going to be the only one at...

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Andrew:The 20 foot target is exactly the point. Who would have thought "anyone" could have trouble with that? First I took equipment that was not really suited to take the test with. Looking back I...

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Good afternoon Holland,It is not too late to sign up for the certification test.Call Julie Nelson at FFF National (406-585-7592) and she will take the necessary information and you can order any of...

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You mean 20' in distance, I thought you said 20' in diameter!~Andrew

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As I recall they had a 30" ring set up at 25', 35', and 45'. I was having some real issues with the rings for some reason. With the 25' ring I wouldn't let my rod come down with the line. Every time...

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I guess I need to bust out some casting hoops! I talked to Steve Rajeff about casting after watching him cast during the Great Outdoor Games fly fishing tournament in 2001. He had the best casting...

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By the way Andrew I just got an email from Steve which I have forwarded on to you. If you want we can reply back and forth on here so that we can discuss the event in public?John

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Hey John, Good idea. I have been pondering the thought of doing it near Mt. Home. Do you think Gaston's would be interested in letting us hold the event there? I think it would be a PERFECT place to...

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Good morning Andrew--Testing will take place Saturday morning. Chuck

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Andrew:I could almost guarantee that Danny Gaston would bless a casting competition held at their lodge. That is a great idea if you ask me.John

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Andrew --From what I've heard, you're a great caster. It's been 7 or 8 years since I took the test, and I know the format has changed. When I took it, I finished the written first among 11 total...

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TAM:I think the pass/fail ratio is still pretty much the same. The written had some real head scratchers for me but when I look back they were obvious questions. The secret is being prepared. Andrew...

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I've read several places that the current pass rate is something slightly under 50% for first time applicants. I was the only one out of 11 applicants to pass the first test given in AK. Felt guilty...

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What? Survivors guilt?When are you going to go take your Master's Troy? You'll be a good one! John

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Never heard that one -- survivor's guilt... But that's about right.I haven't really decided on when I might give it a try. Maybe next summer (2004). Obviously, I've got some work to do first...You'd...

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You'll be waiting a long time my friend if you are waiting on me. I'm happy letting you guys with tallent be the masters. I'm ok with being a student for quite a while.Grasshoppa..... aka John

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John-John you mentioned the study guide available that would be very helphul to me. I was on FFF website looking for this; do you know the name of the book. Materials seem to be cheap (three dollars...

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Jared:There is also a "recently" published guide to the test materials. I understand that there are some sample questions as well. You will also need to get a copy of Bill Gammel's new video. It...

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Hi Jared--Let me jump in with the following suggestions:1. Bill and Jay Gammel's "The Five Essentials of Fly Casting" cost $2.00 from the Federation;2. Mel Krieger's Booklet "Observations on Teaching...

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Hi Jared--Sorry, I hit the wrong button and exited before my list was complete.7. Joan Wulff's Fly Casting Techniques, both the book and tape are very good;8. Bruce Richards writes an article on...

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