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Flyfishingaddicts.com Casting Games and Pot luck

Postby Wildman » September 17th, 2013, 8:19 pm

We're having another Casting Games and Pot Luck at Dana Point Harbor Park on Sunday, September 29,2013 from 10:00 until ? The usual fare...Main Dish...Salads...Side Dishes...Bread/rolls...Dessert. The Casting Games are a lot of fun...you can learn a lot from our Casting Gurus and the honored guest this year will be Zee the Czech fly fisherman. He'll be coming off a week in the Sierras and should be in rare form.
It's all very low key and laid back.

These are a lot of fun and you get to see folks you haven't seen since last year. Look for more as I get the time to get it together.

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Postby Benny » September 17th, 2013, 9:42 pm

I'll definitely try and make it down to Dana Point this year.
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Re: Flyfishingaddicts.com Casting Games and Pot luck

Postby fshflys » September 18th, 2013, 6:24 am

I'll be there, went last year, enjoyable afternoon.
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Re: Flyfishingaddicts.com Casting Games and Pot luck

Postby flybob » September 18th, 2013, 9:49 am

This is an exciting event....how can I miss it!

Although Sunday will make it hard to get up at 3:30 on Monday! :bob:

I think we'll have a popper tossing event! :bananadance:
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Re: Flyfishingaddicts.com Casting Games and Pot luck

Postby flybob » September 18th, 2013, 4:56 pm

flybob wrote:I think we'll have a popper tossing event! :bananadance:



Ok, who is messing with me here.....I did not type this in!
But it sounds like fun! I will have to bring my popper tossing rod!

There's nothing like throwing poppers while wearing frilly women's underwear! :TMI: ADMIN

I would also like to add that for those of you who are or have been on the edge about coming to this event, it is more than worth it just for the FREE casting instructions from the Grand Masters!

I have actually applied many of the techniques I have learned, in those difficult situations where I would have normally just walked away in frustration.....and rewarded with a prized catch!

The food, the camaraderie, it's all there, putting faces to names and avatars, and setting up future fishing dates, a great day to be sure, you will not be disappointed.
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Postby Wildman » September 18th, 2013, 5:07 pm

Sorry Bob...I did it by accident...thought I was using the "quote" button and making a reply. I mentioned it because of our shared experiences recently with Luc. Yes, the Casting Games are great fun and you can learn something to boot! You also get to try out some very nice rods of all types....from Bamboo to Salt.
I am looking forward to seeing Zee and introducing him (and his casting) to those who haven't met him.
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Postby czech flyfisherman » September 18th, 2013, 5:50 pm

Hi,

It will be great day. But I dont know about my casting........ ;) ;)

See ya there and thank you for invatation.
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Re: Flyfishingaddicts.com Casting Games and Pot luck

Postby Wildman » September 19th, 2013, 9:04 pm

Here's Directions:

Directions to casting park in Dana Point Harbor

From I 5 Southbound, exit Highway 1/Beach Cites,
Follow signs to PCH/Beach Cities
Turn Left on Dana Point Harbor Dr (2nd light).
Continue past Golden Lantern and Island Way.
There is a park with tables and BBQs and cabanas on your left.
You must continue past the park and make a U-turn. Park along Dana Point Harbor Dr.
You should see Mark or me casting on the grass.
If you end up at the Marine Institute you have gone to far.
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Re: Flyfishingaddicts.com Casting Games and Pot luck

Postby Papasequoia » September 20th, 2013, 12:06 am

flybob wrote:
flybob wrote:I think we'll have a popper tossing event! :bananadance:



Ok, who is messing with me here.....I did not type this in!
But it sounds like fun! I will have to bring my popper tossing rod!

There's nothing like throwing poppers while wearing frilly women's underwear! :TMI: ADMIN

Sounds like fun, Bob. Btw, were you in a fraternity in college? :lol:
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Postby fflutterffly » September 20th, 2013, 5:15 am

Another year I have to miss this great event. I'll be up on the Trinity and surrounding waters for 15 days. Maybe next year.
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Re: Flyfishingaddicts.com Casting Games and Pot luck

Postby Wildman » September 20th, 2013, 8:32 am

Sorry you won't be with us but a good excuse for sure. Say hello to Willow Creek when you're up there!

Here's some photos from earlier Casting Games

Always lots of different rods to try out
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Meet Flyfishingaddicts.com members like fish-on-bro...Chuck
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The harbor is a cool place to spend an afternoon. The gallery...
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One of many of the fun and very doable challenges at the games
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Pot luck is always amazing. Eric cooking up something delicious on his cast iron stove
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Just a taste for this year's event. Casual and fun. Family welcomed and encouraged.
Hope you'll join us!

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Postby anacrime » September 20th, 2013, 9:53 am

Hoping to make it. I'll bring beer and red cups.
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Postby fish-on-bro » September 23rd, 2013, 12:23 am

I will be there, looking forward to it.

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Postby fish-on-bro » September 25th, 2013, 7:05 pm

I was going to hit the east side with Jim, Mark and Zee but just couldn't make it. Just got done talking to Jim and they are having a great time and the fishing is good for them on the Lower O. Will be looking forward to the fish stories at the Casting Games.

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Re: Flyfishingaddicts.com Casting Games and Pot luck

Postby meb » September 27th, 2013, 9:37 pm

I will be there at some point during the day. The last two years have been fun.

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