Women's Fly Fishing Clinic
To Benefit Casting for Recovery
If you are one of the fairer sex, come join us at the second annual Women's Fly Fishing Clinic. This comprehensive workshop covers all of the basics of fly fishing: casting, reading the water, entomology, equipment selection, fly tying , knots, landing and releasing fish with plenty of hands-on practice. Whether you are a neophyte or simply want to hone your fly fishing skills, this clinic will provide the perfect opportunity to learn, review and improve your fly fishing skills in a positive, fun and engaging environment.
All net proceeds from this event will be donated to Casting For Recover y . Casting for Recovery's two-and-a-half day retreats are offered at no cost to women at any age and any stage of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The CFR programs combine counseling, medical information and the therapeutic sport of fly-fishing
Cost: $75 per person (lunch included)
Date: April 28 th , 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Location: The Pasadena Casting Clubhouse and Pool. For directions visit www. pasadenacastingclub .org
To register or for additional information contact Leigh Ann Swanson at 310-741-7645 or lacraven22@hotmail.com
Space is limited so register early.
* For those women not owning a rod and/or reel, we will have rods available for use at the clinic.
The Instructors :
Kathy Kim is a FFF Certified Casting Instructor and a licensed guide. When she is not chasing a fish, you can usually find Kathy glued to her tying bench dressing tempting trout offerings or at a park, constantly working on improving her fly casting. She is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge about fly fishing, tying and casting with her students, especially women.
Naomi Okamoto a professional fly tier and true artist, finds innovative methods to transfer her skills to others. She is the chief instructor for the Pasadena Casting Club's fly tying classes and demonstrates fly tying techniques throughout the Western United States. Her first love is fly fishing spring creeks, whether in the Eastern Sierra or Montana.
Leigh Ann Swanson grew up in a family of fly fishing enthusiasts. Since Leigh Ann was able to walk, she followed her parents on fly fishing trips, becoming proficient in all aspects of the sport. Leigh Ann spent a summer guiding in Wyoming, and continues to return to Western Wyoming a portion of every summer. She enjoys the challenges, rewards, beautiful locations, and friends that she has made through fly fishing.
