Question 1

What is the Fly Casting Mastery Workshop?

Accepted Answer

The Fly Casting Mastery Workshop is an intensive 2-day casting school in Bryson City, North Carolina, taught by our credentialed instructor team, which includes FFI Master Casting Instructors. Instructors vary by session. It covers advanced loop control, distance casting, accuracy, single-hand, switch, and Spey techniques, casting history, intent and mechanics, and the teaching skills needed to pass knowledge on.

Question 2

How much does the Fly Casting Mastery Workshop cost?

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The Fly Casting Mastery Workshop is $1,550 per person for both full days of instruction, practice, and the evening discussion session.

Question 3

Who is the Fly Casting Mastery Workshop for?

Accepted Answer

The Fly Casting Mastery Workshop is for any angler who has some casting experience and wants to genuinely improve — whether you want to cast further, fish more effectively, teach others, or simply understand what is actually happening when you cast. Anglers preparing for FFI CI or MCI certification also attend, but certification is not required or expected.

Question 4

What casting styles are covered?

Accepted Answer

The workshop covers single-hand, switch, and Spey casting — including loop control, trajectory, timing, distance, accuracy, haul mechanics, and presentation. The second day includes an evening discussion covering casting history, intent, teaching philosophy, and fly casting mechanics.

Question 5

What is the cancellation and payment policy?

Accepted Answer

CANCELLATION: Weather and emergencies — we will always work with you. Dates are rarely cancelled due to weather — come prepared and plan to be on the water. If you cancel 30 or more days before your trip or school date, you receive a credit good for one year from your original date. Within 30 days of your date, the full charge applies. We strongly recommend trip cancellation insurance at the time of reservation. We have operated on the Golden Rule since 1987 — if something comes up, reach out and we will do everything we can to work with you. PAYMENT: Payment in full is required at the time of booking to hold your date. Online bookings via Swipe carry a small processing fee. To avoid fees entirely, we accept Zelle, Venmo, and personal check at no additional cost — choose your preferred method on the payment page.

Question 6

Who teaches this class?

Accepted Answer

Classes are taught by the Mac Brown Fly Fish instructor team, working from the curriculum Mac Brown has developed since 1987. The team includes Whitney Gould, overall women's world champion at the 2026 World Flycasting Championships in Vinadio, Italy and an eight-time Spey-O-Rama women's world Spey casting champion. Instructors vary by session — ask when you book if you'd like to know who is teaching your dates.

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