Free Fly Fishing Lessons | Golden Gate Park

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Come learn the art of fly fishing at this free casting clinic in Golden Gate Park with the quick and successful Mel Krieger Method of teaching. 

Recognized for three decades as the top fly fishing instructor in the United States and much of the world, Mel Krieger is famous for a fine-tuned teaching approach that makes learning the sport easy, fast, and lots of fun.

A limited number of fly rods will be available so please pre-register or contact John C. Till johnctill@comcast.net or 650-348-1216 for questions. Lunch will be available for the nominal fee of $8.00/person.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Casting classes are usually held on the Second Saturday of each month; please check the website for possible changes in the dates.

2. Casting classes are held irrespective of rain, wind, snow or shine.

3. Please wear eye protection.

4. Classes will be divided into two groups (the classes will be held concurrently):

a. Beginning to Intermediate; and

b. Intermediate to Advanced.

5. We anticipate later this year, we will have classes for those who are interested in becoming an FFF Certified Casting Instructor. Please express your interest at the regular classes to John C. Till.

6. We will also be holding classes in “specialty casting” concepts. Specialty casts are generally thought of as any cast other than a straight line cast.

7. At the present, the classes are limited to instruction in the use of a single handed rod.

8. FINALLY, please pre-register [to assist with the number of needed instructors] on the via the RSVP link on this page or contact John C. Till johnctill@comcast.net or 650-348-1216 for questions.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.