Whether you’re wanting to learn to fly cast, or take your casting to the next level, Fly Fishers International (FFI) Certified Casting Instructors are there to help with a global network of more than 1,000 CCIs, Mentors, or Examiners across 32 countries.
The online FFI Casting Instructor Locator is a searchable directory available to everyone, designed to help you find qualified instruction close to home or wherever your travels take you. CLICK HERE
Here in the Gulf Coast Council, a list of CCIs in the geographic area of our council can be found on the “Casting” menu item. There are also several events across the GCC during the calendar year where one or more CCIs are available. We strongly advise those looking for instruction to attend one of these events as it gives a more organized approach, and the maximum amount of assistance with fewer time restrictions.
For Spring 2026, these events include:
- Red Stick Day, March 7th, Baton Rouge, www.rsff.org
- Gulf Coast Classic, May 1-2, Gulf Shores, www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com
- Cenla Fly Fishing Festival, May 30th, Pineville, www.kisatchiefly.org
- Acadiana Fly Fishing 101, February 21st, Lafayette, www.acadianaflyrodders.org
- various club casting clinics (see the Calendar page)
Don’t let poor casting skills keep you from enjoying the wonder of fly fishing!
