{"product_id":"fall-blitz-fly-casting-clinic-with-john-field-saturday-september-5-2026","title":"Fall Blitz Fly-Casting Clinic with John Field - Saturday, September 5, 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFall Blitz Fly-Casting Clinic with John Field\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, September 5, 2026 at The Saltwater Edge, Middletown, RI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSession 1: 10:00 AM to Noon\u003cbr\u003eSession 2 (repeat of Session 1): 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM\u003cbr\u003eCast farther, deliver faster, beat the wind before the fall blitz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fall run rewards the angler who can get the fly there first.\u003c\/strong\u003e When albies and stripers are up and moving, you have seconds to load, deliver, and strip. Distance, speed, and control in the wind decide whether you connect or watch. This two-hour, hands-on clinic with John Field, Fly Fishers International Master Casting Instructor and author of \u003cem\u003eFly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass\u003c\/em\u003e, is built to sharpen exactly those skills before the season peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroups are capped at five so John can watch every cast, diagnose faults on the spot, and rebuild your stroke with drills you can keep practicing on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEveryone will improve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasting distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e stroke mechanics for false casts, loop control, carrying line, shooting line, the double-haul, thrusting, and using your body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e using stripping baskets standing and at the waist, the saltwater quick cast, and delivering with your backhand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasting in wind:\u003c\/strong\u003e wind on your casting side (side-arm, off-shoulder, and the Barnegat Bay cast), downwind (carry less line and keep the back cast low), and headwind (high line speed, low forward cast, high back cast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasting wind-resistant flies:\u003c\/strong\u003e matching heavier outfits and higher-density lines to big, air-resistant flies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate and advanced saltwater fly anglers who already have a working cast and want more distance, more speed, and confidence when the wind comes up. If you fished the spring clinic, this is the next step: the same expert eye, aimed squarely at fall-run conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour saltwater fly outfit (an 8 to 10 weight is ideal), a stripping basket if you own one, sunglasses, and a hat. We cast outdoors, so dress for the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout John Field\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Field is a Fly Fishers International Master Certified Casting Instructor and the author of \u003cem\u003eFly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass: Tackle, Techniques, and Flies for the Fish of a Lifetime\u003c\/em\u003e. He has spent decades chasing big striped bass on the fly and teaching anglers how to make the rod an extension of their thinking. His clinics are known for fast, focused feedback and real, measurable improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood casting is the foundation of saltwater fly fishing, and fall is when it matters most. Small groups, a Master Instructor, and a lesson plan built around blitz conditions make every cast in this session count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Saturday, September 5, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: The Saltwater Edge, 1376 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost: $100 per session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 5 anglers per session, minimum of 2 to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration is required to reserve your spot. If a session does not reach the minimum, we will contact you and refund in full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Saltwater Edge","offers":[{"title":"Session 1: 10 AM to Noon","offer_id":50200883036417,"sku":"SWE-FALLBLITZ-0905-AM","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Session 2: 1 PM to 3 PM","offer_id":50200883069185,"sku":"SWE-FALLBLITZ-0905-PM","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2692\/2314\/files\/fall-blitz-fly-casting-clinic-2026.jpg?v=1787082105","url":"https:\/\/saltwateredge.com\/es\/products\/fall-blitz-fly-casting-clinic-with-john-field-saturday-september-5-2026","provider":"The Saltwater Edge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}