Casting Workshop

John Hogg An informal casting workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct 17, from 9AM to 12 Noon. While there are no appointed coaches, or an instructional agenda, members will have the opportunity to work on their casts, get their distance casts measured, and use an accuracy course. There is one point on the pond where you can practice switch casts if you bring a spey rod. This is an open house event, and you can come for all or part of the morning.

The event is hosted by Sturmer White, GBF”s casting director, and John Hogg, and will be held at John’s pond in Newcastle.

Casters should wear sun protection, and eyewear to protect from errant casts. Bring your own refreshments.

The pond’s fish population is under rehabilitation, and cannot be fished – so please no hooks. Terminate your leader with yarn.

If you do not have a rod, come anyway, we'll have a loaner or two on hand.

The pond is located at

10101 Hayes Drive

Newcastle, CA 95658

916-709-7340 (if you get lost).

Directions:

Proceeding east on Hwy 80, take the Penryn exit (about 4 miles before Auburn)

At exit turn right on Penryn Rd and go 3/4 mile until it ends.

Turn left on King Road and go 3 miles until it ends.

Turn left on Auburn Folsom Road and go 2 miles

Turn right on Newcastle Rd and go 1 mile

At the Y, go left on Rattlesnake Road

Go 1/2 mile and turn left on Hayes Drive

Go 1/2 mile and turn into driveway at 10101.

As soon as you go thru the gate, park on the right in the field, and walk up to the pond.

Caution: On Saturday mornings there can be large numbers of bicyclists, on these roads, which are narrow.

If you have questions you can contact John Hogg at 916-709-7340 or Sturmer White at 916-791-2618 or e-mail him at sturmerwhite@surewest.net

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Casting Workshop

Saturday, October 17, 2009