Services (casting instruction etc.)

The two most important things about a fly-casing instructor are that they are a competent caster and that they can relate and transfer the techniques properly to the student.



First and foremost, I am a teacher. I have been teaching fly-casting for the last twelve years, and have taught thousands of men, women, and children the art of casting a fly rod. I teach both individual and group sessions. I have been chosen by large clubs and organizations to both demonstrate and teach. I am an Orvis fly casting instructor, as well as an FRSCA two-hand instructor.

Both the single handed rod and two handed spey rods can be covered.


References available upon request.

Travel expenses may be added.
Contact me at Erik.helm1@gmail.com


Basic/introduction to single hand fly rod casting. (Lesson or demo)


This covers stance, grip, arm motion and stopping, line control, loop formation, and common faults or errors. A hands-on course for up to four students at a time.


One on one: Lesson lasts an hour and a half. Equipment provided if necessary. $100.00


Group session of up to four students: Lesson lasts an hour and a half. Equipment provided if necessary. $150.00


Demos or custom configured lessons available as well.


Intermediate/advanced single hand fly rod casting. (Lesson)


This lesson or series of lessons are configured to the casting student’s needs after an initial consultation and/or an initial analysis of casting. Limited to a single student. Video analysis available.


Rate: $100.00 per hour. Minimum of two hours. (Larger blocks of time available at a reduced rate)


Basic/introduction to two-handed or ‘Spey’ rod casting. (Lesson or demo)


This covers stance, grip, arm motion and stopping, line control, loop formation, and common faults or errors. A hands-on course limited to a single student. Equipment available. Requires river or lake/pond access.


Rate: $100.00 per hour. Minimum of two hours. (Larger blocks of time available at a reduced rate)



Free form two-handed casting instruction:
Want to work on something specific, or tune up your casting? This service will pay for itself with much less frustration on the water. Equipment available. Requires river or lake/pond access. Short bellies, mid-bellies, Skagit or Scandinavian styles are covered.


Rate: $100.00 per hour. Minimum of two hours. (Larger blocks of time available at a reduced rate)


Themed casting instruction:


These sets of lessons or demonstrations each cover a single area of casting. Demonstrations are one hour long, while lessons usually run two hours. Please inquire regarding rates for individuals or groups.


Spey casting for the single handed rod. Requires river or lake/pond access.


Common casting errors and their fixes for the single hand fly rod.


Common casting errors and their fixes for the two hand or Spey fly rod. Requires river or lake/pond access.


Learning the double haul.


Perfecting the double haul.