Double Haul Ball @ LB Casting Club - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 12-04-2022, 11:01 AM

Please mark your calendars and plan on attending the LARGEST gathering of saltwater experts and fly fishing information on the West Coast, right here in Southern California. The Double Haul Ball will be held at the Long Beach Casting Club and will feature panel discussions about beach, near shore and off shore fishing, along with knot tying, flies and gear selections. Over 20 regional experts will be on hand to help you get started in this great aspect of fly fishing or to help you up your current game.
Plus… casting demonstrations and lessons!
Watch for more details and schedule of panels coming soon.

Presented by Love2FlyFishMedia and the Southwest Council, FFI

When: Saturday, December 10, 2022, 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Where: Long Beach Casting Club - Clubhouse & Pond
5201 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90808

NET PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO YOUTH PROGRAMS

Mahigeer · 12-04-2022, 09:12 PM

Thanks for posting.

I have taken casting lesson at that club in the past.

If it was not for previous commitment, I would have loved to attend.

On a separate note,

Jim, were you in Avalon on Tuesday, Nov 22nd?

You were walking toward the town, while I was coming back from the store toward Mole.

I hollered, but you were busy talking to someone and kind of far.

Saba Slayer · 12-05-2022, 08:38 AM

THE DOUBLE HAUL BALL SCHEDULE
LONG BEACH CASTING CLUB - Saturday, December 10th, 2022, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE – there are two panels for most time slots as we have a lot of information to give. Many panel topics will repeat so you should be able to see everything.

9:15-10 a.m. (Inside)
BAJA ON FOOT - Jeff Solis
(1/2 hour Slide Presentation + 15 min. Q&A)
Moderator – John Whitaker
9:15 – 10 a.m. (Outside)
OUTFITTING YOUR KAYAK
Hobie Pro / Jim Salazar
Moderator - Kevin Green
10:15-11am (Outside)
FLY FISHING THE BEACH
Paul Cronin
Jon Nakano
Michelle Bowman
Casey Cloud
Moderator - Al Q
10:15-11 a.m. (Inside)
BAJA ADVENTURES - Gary Bulla
(1/2 hour Slide Presentation + 15 min. Q&A)
Moderator – Marshall Bissett
11:15-12 p.m. (Inside)
CAPTAIN’S GUIDE CORNER
Conway Bowman
Vaughn Podmore
Bill Matthews
Moderator - Scott Leon
11:15 – 12 p.m. (Outside)
FLY FISHING THE BEACH
Kesley Gallagher
Tyler Vanosdell
Mike Peters
Lino Jubilado
Moderator - Al Q
LUNCH - 12pm -1pm (Inside)
MayFly Project Intro – Jane Miller (Inside)
1-1:45 p.m. (Inside)
FISH DEMO with Chef Colin Sako
(Izakaya by Katsu-ya)
1-1:45 p.m. (Outside)
OUTFITTING YOUR KAYAK
Jim Salazar / Hobie Pro
Moderator - Kevin Green
2-2:45 p.m. (Inside)
LOCAL 6 PACK ISLAND CHARTERS -Michael Schweit (1/2 hour Slide Presentation + 15 min. Q&A)
Moderator – Marshall Bissett
2-2:45 p.m. (Outside)
CAPTAIN’S GUIDE CORNER
Conway Bowman
Alex Cady
Dustin Sergent
Moderator - Scott Leon
3-3:45 p.m. (Inside)
IPHONE PHOTO TIPS - Al Q
(1/2 hour Slide Presentation + 15 min. Q&A)
1-4pm (Outside)
WHY KNOT? (Knots, leaders & loops)- Colin Waters
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Outside)
FLY CASTING INSTRUCTION/DEMOS AT POND
9:30 a.m.
Double Haulin’ at the Double Haul Ball - John Van Derhoof Master Certified Casting Instructor John Van Derhoof will walk folks through the “Hows and Whys” of the Double Haul. Considered a rite of passage by most fly anglers, learning the Double Haul can be an important addition to an individual’s ability to fish especially while casting heavier rods/lines, fishing requiring long casts and in adverse conditions. John will talk about shooting line, the Single and Double Haul, the correct timing of the cast and how to teach oneself how to perform it.
10:30 a.m.
Casting Problems and Their Solutions - Michael Maloney If you’ve ever encountered a problem with your casting, whether it’s with a 1 weight fly rod fishing for small golden trout or a 15 weight fly rod chasing small marlin, Michael can help you with your casting. Whether you’re using a small floating line or a 750 grain sinking line let Michael help you. If you’re having trouble casting in the wind, Michael will simplify it for you. The best thing about Michael is that he not only helps you with your problems, but teaches you how to recognize them and help remedy them when you’re by yourself. Michael has been fly fishing for over 65 years and teaching actively for over 50 years. Flip Pallot called him “a true teacher of teachers”. Don’t miss this opportunity to spend some time with Mr. Common Sense.
11:30 a.m.
Understanding the Shooting Head - Bob Middo
Master Certified Casting Instructor for both single and two hand rods, Bob Middo will discuss and demonstrate how to cast a shooting head for surf and boat angling. Bob has spent many years certifying Master Single Hand In structors and Two hand instructors. He has also been a member of the CBOGE – Casting Board of Governors for the FFI.
1:30 p.m.
Loop Control - Joe Libeu
Joe Libeu a FFI Master Casting Instructor and CBOGE will cover what a loop should look like, how to achieve different loop sizes and faults and fixes for loop errors.
2:30 p.m.
The Quick Cast - Jim Solomon
Many anglers have not properly prepared for that first “quick cast” to a flats fish. Jim, a Master Casting Instructor, will be discussing and demonstrating how to prepare for that first cast to a flat’s fish either while wading or from a boat.
NOTE: Individual casting lessons will be available throughout the day. These lessons will be given by Certified Casting Instructors from the Southwest Council and are available for 1.00/minute with a 20 minute minimum lesson and they come with a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! If you do not improve your casting or learn something new, just ask us for a full refund.
9-4pm (inside)
ALL DAY / FLY TYING DEMOS
Steve Fernandez, Gary Scott, Lino Jubilado, Paul Cronin Vaughn Podmore, Dave Valadez, Mike Centofani Jim Solomon, Kevin Green, John Hansen, Lee Baerman
9-4pm (outside) - EDUCATIONAL TABLES
RIPTIDE RENDEZVOUS – A Surf Fishing Event - John Loo SOUTHWEST COUNCIL YOUTH PROGRAM - Carl Crawford THE MAYFLY PROJECT - Jane Miller / Analiza Del Rosario

Saba Slayer · 12-11-2022, 07:44 AM

This was a pretty cool event...

If you were ever interested in fly tying or casting this was the place to be with some of the top guides and the great panels and seminars they had.
I especially liked the surf fishing panel seminar...lots of great info that could be used for other types of surf fishing besides fly casting.

The guys tying the flies had some incredible talent...

The inflatables and the Lynx had the most interest of the Hobie Kayaks for the Fly guys...
They had casting lessons from the experts in the big casting pond at the LB club for $1 a minute with a money back guarantee if you didn't get it and learn the particular moves you were interested in...
All the cash went to supporting their youth programs...

12-05-2022, 08:38 AM	#3
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	Seminar and event Schedule THE DOUBLE HAUL BALL SCHEDULE LONG BEACH CASTING CLUB - Saturday, December 10th, 2022, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. PLEASE NOTE – there are two panels for most time slots as we have a lot of information to give. Many panel topics will repeat so you should be able to see everything. 9:15-10 a.m. (Inside) BAJA ON FOOT - Jeff Solis (1/2 hour Slide Presentation + 15 min. Q&A) Moderator – John Whitaker 9:15 – 10 a.m. (Outside) OUTFITTING YOUR KAYAK Hobie Pro / Jim Salazar Moderator - Kevin Green 10:15-11am (Outside) FLY FISHING THE BEACH Paul Cronin Jon Nakano Michelle Bowman Casey Cloud Moderator - Al Q 10:15-11 a.m. (Inside) BAJA ADVENTURES - Gary Bulla (1/2 hour Slide Presentation + 15 min. Q&A) Moderator – Marshall Bissett 11:15-12 p.m. (Inside) CAPTAIN’S GUIDE CORNER Conway Bowman Vaughn Podmore Bill Matthews Moderator - Scott Leon 11:15 – 12 p.m. (Outside) FLY FISHING THE BEACH Kesley Gallagher Tyler Vanosdell Mike Peters Lino Jubilado Moderator - Al Q LUNCH - 12pm -1pm (Inside) MayFly Project Intro – Jane Miller (Inside) 1-1:45 p.m. (Inside) FISH DEMO with Chef Colin Sako (Izakaya by Katsu-ya) 1-1:45 p.m. (Outside) OUTFITTING YOUR KAYAK Jim Salazar / Hobie Pro Moderator - Kevin Green 2-2:45 p.m. (Inside) LOCAL 6 PACK ISLAND CHARTERS -Michael Schweit (1/2 hour Slide Presentation + 15 min. Q&A) Moderator – Marshall Bissett 2-2:45 p.m. (Outside) CAPTAIN’S GUIDE CORNER Conway Bowman Alex Cady Dustin Sergent Moderator - Scott Leon 3-3:45 p.m. (Inside) IPHONE PHOTO TIPS - Al Q (1/2 hour Slide Presentation + 15 min. Q&A) 1-4pm (Outside) WHY KNOT? (Knots, leaders & loops)- Colin Waters 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Outside) FLY CASTING INSTRUCTION/DEMOS AT POND 9:30 a.m. Double Haulin’ at the Double Haul Ball - John Van Derhoof Master Certified Casting Instructor John Van Derhoof will walk folks through the “Hows and Whys” of the Double Haul. Considered a rite of passage by most fly anglers, learning the Double Haul can be an important addition to an individual’s ability to fish especially while casting heavier rods/lines, fishing requiring long casts and in adverse conditions. John will talk about shooting line, the Single and Double Haul, the correct timing of the cast and how to teach oneself how to perform it. 10:30 a.m. Casting Problems and Their Solutions - Michael Maloney If you’ve ever encountered a problem with your casting, whether it’s with a 1 weight fly rod fishing for small golden trout or a 15 weight fly rod chasing small marlin, Michael can help you with your casting. Whether you’re using a small floating line or a 750 grain sinking line let Michael help you. If you’re having trouble casting in the wind, Michael will simplify it for you. The best thing about Michael is that he not only helps you with your problems, but teaches you how to recognize them and help remedy them when you’re by yourself. Michael has been fly fishing for over 65 years and teaching actively for over 50 years. Flip Pallot called him “a true teacher of teachers”. Don’t miss this opportunity to spend some time with Mr. Common Sense. 11:30 a.m. Understanding the Shooting Head - Bob Middo Master Certified Casting Instructor for both single and two hand rods, Bob Middo will discuss and demonstrate how to cast a shooting head for surf and boat angling. Bob has spent many years certifying Master Single Hand In structors and Two hand instructors. He has also been a member of the CBOGE – Casting Board of Governors for the FFI. 1:30 p.m. Loop Control - Joe Libeu Joe Libeu a FFI Master Casting Instructor and CBOGE will cover what a loop should look like, how to achieve different loop sizes and faults and fixes for loop errors. 2:30 p.m. The Quick Cast - Jim Solomon Many anglers have not properly prepared for that first “quick cast” to a flats fish. Jim, a Master Casting Instructor, will be discussing and demonstrating how to prepare for that first cast to a flat’s fish either while wading or from a boat. NOTE: Individual casting lessons will be available throughout the day. These lessons will be given by Certified Casting Instructors from the Southwest Council and are available for 1.00/minute with a 20 minute minimum lesson and they come with a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! If you do not improve your casting or learn something new, just ask us for a full refund. 9-4pm (inside) ALL DAY / FLY TYING DEMOS Steve Fernandez, Gary Scott, Lino Jubilado, Paul Cronin Vaughn Podmore, Dave Valadez, Mike Centofani Jim Solomon, Kevin Green, John Hansen, Lee Baerman 9-4pm (outside) - EDUCATIONAL TABLES RIPTIDE RENDEZVOUS – A Surf Fishing Event - John Loo SOUTHWEST COUNCIL YOUTH PROGRAM - Carl Crawford THE MAYFLY PROJECT - Jane Miller / Analiza Del Rosario __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

12-04-2022, 09:12 PM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	Thanks for posting. I have taken casting lesson at that club in the past. If it was not for previous commitment, I would have loved to attend. On a separate note, Jim, were you in Avalon on Tuesday, Nov 22nd? You were walking toward the town, while I was coming back from the store toward Mole. I hollered, but you were busy talking to someone and kind of far.