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Long Beach Casting Club

Free monthly fly casting class on the 2nd Sunday, open to the public with no reservation. Other public classes include Beginning Fly Tying (Tuesdays, 10/20/2026 to 3/2/2027) and Spey 101. Members can join the On-The-River Clinic (classroom Nov 7 and 14, 2026; river Dec 11-13, 2026).

Where: Long BeachWhen: Monthly, 2nd SundayCost: Casting class free. Membership: $65/yr individual, $75 family, $35 associate, $10 junior.
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Pasadena Casting Club

Free casting lessons. The clubhouse is open to visitors on Sundays, 1-5pm. A free Youth Learn to Fly Fish Clinic (ages 10+) was held March 8, 2025.

Where: PasadenaCost: Lessons free
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Deep Creek Fly Fishers

Free Introduction to Fly Fishing class ('You do not need to bring anything... except questions'). Introduction to Fly Casting for first-time casters, with no hooks used. Also 'A Beginner's Look at Reading Trout Water.'

Where: RiversideWhen: Intro to Fly Fishing Feb 21, 2026; Intro to Fly Casting Feb 28, 2026 and June 27, 2026; Reading Trout Water Aug 8, 2026 (all now past)Cost: Intro to Fly Fishing: free. Intro to Fly Casting: free for Intro to Fly Fishing attendees, $15 members, $25 non-members (one Feb 2026 session was free).
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San Diego Fly Fishers

Weekly Beginner Fly Casting Clinics on Sundays at 9:00 AM at Lake Murray. Intermediate fly casting instruction on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at Mission Bay. The homepage advertises free casting lessons and fly tying.

Where: San DiegoWhen: Weekly, Sundays 9:00 AMCost: Free casting lessons (per homepage)