Trip
Fly Fishing – Chester-Portsmouth Park
90 Minutes to Better Loops, A Review of Casting Basics for Success on the Water. This is for 2026 Fly Fishing school students only.
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 11, 2026
- Denver
- Fly Fishing
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 1.0 mi
- $50.00
- 7 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The Class: Casting an efficient loop is fundamental to effective fly fishing and helps to avoid frustration on the water. This 90-minute casting class will provide recent CMC fly fishing school graduates with a review of the Pickup and Lay Down (PULD) cast, and the roll cast, two of the most fundamental and everyday casts used in fly fishing. Participants will come away with a new tool or two in their “casting tool box” and be more prepared and confident for fly fishing as summer approaches.
How to prepare: Review the casting sections of your CMC FF handbook. Have a small piece of fly fishing “egg yarn” or suitable material tied securely to the end of your 0 or 1X 7.5 nylon leader. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early to get set up to cast. Be familiar with the casting terms: loop, PULD, roll cast, rotation, casting arc and casting stroke.
Instructor: Eric Esswein (720 693-1656 mobile), former CMC FF School Director and Trip Leader, and other casting instructors to be determined.
Meet at the park at 8:50 am.
Class from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
Plan to arrive 10 minutes early to get set up to cast.
Required Equipment
What to bring: Your fly rod, reel, line and a 7.5 foot O or 1X leader with a small piece of yarn attached for practice casting.
- Be prepared for the predicted weather, wear sunscreen, appropriate clothing, you must have eye protection, such as sunglasses, bring water and snacks, and a hat. Restrooms are available at the park.
- Be prepared to stand and cast for the 90-minute class period. If you can’t stand for 90 minutes, bring a collapsable chair to take a break if needed.