I have had the good fortune of being associated with the Fly Fishing Industry for some time, and never tire of it.  Through it I have made a number of great friends and business relationships.  As an instructor I have had hundreds of opportunities to witness the joy of someone experiencing good casting habits after attending private lessons or all day schools.  I have yet to tire of those experiences as well.

As I put time in the field I often witness individuals donning some of the most expensive gear that the industry has to offer with very limited ability to cast properly.  They somehow expect that the most tecnologically advanced equipment will solve all of their casting frustrations, however usually makes the situation worse.  This same person likely has spent hundreds maybe thousands on golf lessons to help perfect that game for them, but would never consider lessons for Fly Casting.

Admittedly, I was and remain a gear junky, and found it hard to throw the ego out the window and get help.  I had Fly Fished for many years prior to haveing my casting evaluated, dealing with many of the same frustrations that most suffer from.  When I accepted the constructive critisizim, it was a true revelation, and I can still hear my mentor reminding me of my personal challenges.

So why not give the gift that keeps on giving?  There are so many options out there today, however for Atlanta area residents I am going to suggest The Atlanta Fly Fishing School.  There the curriculum includes instruction in Fly Fishing/Casting from beginner to advanced.  See http://www.atlantaflyfishingschool.com/ for details.

Let's face it, friends shouldn't let friends make bad casts!

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