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  • Jul 31, 2008 at 4:46 pm #3460
    mike hill
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    Hey guys are any of you CCI’s?

    Jul 31, 2008 at 4:52 pm #29167
    Aaron Otto
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    Taking my test in two weeks.
    a

    Jul 31, 2008 at 4:54 pm #29168
    mike hill
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    Where are you going to take your test at?

    Jul 31, 2008 at 5:58 pm #29169
    Rich Kovars
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    Hello Mike,

    A few of us on the board are certified.

    Jul 31, 2008 at 6:05 pm #29170
    mike hill
    Member

    OK next question for the CI’s, is anyone thinking about testing for their masters?

    M

    Jul 31, 2008 at 6:21 pm #29171
    Rich Kovars
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    Hey Mike,

    For myself, I’m not ready yet.

    Jul 31, 2008 at 6:27 pm #29172
    ralph tomaccio
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    Like Rick, I plan on going for my masters, but not for a few years. I heard the oral test can be grueling. They can ask you anything they want about any fishing/casting subject they want usually in a 2 hour period.

    Jul 31, 2008 at 6:37 pm #29173
    mike hill
    Member

    I am thinking about testing for my masters in October at the Conclave in Mt Home. Yes I have heard the oral test can be pretty rough, I took a mini-pre test with a master in Montana last week and felt very comfortable doing some of the cast but others I need to tweak a little

    Jul 31, 2008 at 7:03 pm #29174
    Rich Kovars
    Member

    Hey Ralph,

    I was thinking about taking the Hassan’s workshop next summer.

    Jul 31, 2008 at 8:19 pm #29175
    Scott Kessler
    Member

    I also am a CCI.

    Jul 31, 2008 at 9:20 pm #29176
    mike hill
    Member

    Hey Scott how was the Conclave? I went to the one in Bozeman two years ago and tested and passed the CCI exam. We were in Livingston during the conclave this year which is a long haul to Whitefish so I fished instead 🙂

    Jul 31, 2008 at 10:50 pm #29177
    Scott Kessler
    Member

    The conclave was good but lacked attendance.

    Jul 31, 2008 at 11:01 pm #29178
    Aaron Otto
    Member

    quote author=mhill link=1217522799/0#2 date=1217523284]Where are you going to take your test at?[/quote]

    I’m rather fortunate, and know a few masters in the SW.  They will be certifying me independently instead of waiting for a group event.  I’ve been practicing every Tuesday now for a year and half with Larry Allen, a Master CCI down here in Az.  

    If I hadn’t had been through this myself, I wouldn’t believe it; but, I catch more fish now that I can throw the line. Sounds ridiculous, I’m sure. I still remember when I use to say, “I can catch more fish than most, I don’t need to master the casting part of it.”  Amazing how my perception has changed being on the other side of that now.

    Just my thoughts, not trying to slam anyone for not wanting to pursue their CCI or anything.

    A

    Aug 1, 2008 at 12:30 pm #29179
    Steve Dally
    Member

    Another question.
    How many CCIs actually teach casting regularly
    ::)

    Aug 1, 2008 at 12:45 pm #29180
    ralph tomaccio
    Member

    I do. I’m a LL Bean casting instructor at the Mansfield MA store.

    Aug 1, 2008 at 1:27 pm #29181
    mike hill
    Member

    Scott,

    Aug 1, 2008 at 7:28 pm #29182
    Mark Landerman
    Member

    I’m rather fortunate, and know a few masters in the SW.

    Aug 1, 2008 at 8:57 pm #29183
    Scott Kessler
    Member

    Lando is correct.

    Aug 1, 2008 at 9:53 pm #29184
    Aaron Otto
    Member

    Scot are you saying if I know a Master they can’t test me? I’m pretty sure the rules state you can’t be taught by them or tutored prior to the test.

    Aug 2, 2008 at 1:56 am #29185
    Steve Dally
    Member

    http://www.fedflyfishers.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4467
    Testing procedure

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