I was a guest of FFM in Italy last year see my previous report. I found the technique interesting and there were definitely aspects of the style that we can utilise and apply to our fishing in the UK. I am pleased to report that they will be running a one day workshop on the Annan at Hoddom Castle on the 13th July, here are the details.
This is a great opportunity to anyone who is remotely interested or even critical of the style to come and experience it first hand.
I have had to cut and paste the details as I am struggling with the media link, may fix it given time:
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Massimo Magliocco and Fly Fishing Masters UK welcome you to the introduction Italian Style of Casting.
We are a non-profit organisation. A charge is necessary to cover our costs. For the day course the fee is £30 per participant (this includes fishing the river Annan in the evening – Hoddom Castle beat)
Information and booking: philipbailey31@btinternet.com
This agenda is designed to be informative and interactive. We encourage you to ask questions to of our instructors. We hope you enjoy our company and the days events.
Agenda
Hosts and Controllers – Massimo Magliocco and Philip Bailey
9.00 – 10.00 | Demonstration and discussion on technique | This will be undertaken on both grass and water by Massimo Magliocco and compared by Philip BaileyThe technique will be explained and a range of different casts will be demonstrated. |
10.00 – 12.00 | Tuition of u how to make the basic Angular cast used by FFM | The FFM Instructors will work with individual participants to explain the technique and how to make the cast. This is the basic technique used in all FFM casts. This will be undertaken on grass. |
12.00 – 1.00 | Lunch | |
1.00 – 3.00 | Demonstration and discussion of all casts used by FFM in ‘fishing’ situations. | This will be undertaken by Senior Casting Instructors.Each cast will be demonstrated in ‘live’ fishing situations and benefits explained to participants. This will be undertaken on running water. |
3.00 – 5.00 | Tuition on different casts | The FFM Instructors will work with individual participants to explain each of the ‘Backhand’, ‘Totally Under Tip’, ‘Slowed Down Angular’ and ‘Overturned’ casts. This will also be undertaken on running water. |