Re: Certified Casting Instructor Cert. Process

Regan Burmeister

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Mar 22, 2018, 7:39:48 PM3/22/18

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Andrew,

I took the CI test on 8 Feb in Crystal River, FL. In short, I did not pass. The test was stopped during the second teaching task (Task 17). Up to that point, I had passed the written exam, passed all the casting tasks (1 - 15), and passed the first teaching task (this was all told to me after the test was over).

During the second teaching task, I just got lost, forgot where I was, and then just started talking too much. The examiners had a sidebar, and then came over to me and announced their decision. I thought it was fair and honest.

The examiners were generous with their feedback on how to solve my errors with the teaching tasks. I am taking that to heart, and I will take the exam again this summer at Livingston Manor in NY.

It would be good for me to work with another, practice the teaching tasks. It would be good for you too, so looks like mutual advantage. We could also critique each other’s casting tasks, and the explanations for how a cast is made.

Regan

Andrew R

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Mar 23, 2018, 11:45:35 AM3/23/18

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Hey Regan,

I'd love to work together on getting ready for the test. I'm planning on taking the test in September so definitely way behind you in terms of prep. I'm working with Trent alot and occasionally Carl Z depending on schedule. I saw Carl posted about getting a group together as well. I can also talk to Dave Cleaves about maybe getting some CI prep courses together.

You can email me directly to talk further. It would be great to get a number of us on the same page.

Andrew

Ladyfish

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Mar 23, 2018, 1:01:16 PM3/23/18

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You are doing the right thing getting together with a Coach and following the guidelines on the FFI website. It takes practice and perseverance to pass the CI; but the journey is worth the effort. Even if you don't pass. I also failed my first exam. I practiced the problem areas and went back 6 months later and took the exam and passed.

The good news is you have time to become better prepared. Use it wisely!

Regards,

Ladyfish

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Carl Z.

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Mar 23, 2018, 6:13:02 PM3/23/18

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I'm game, I'm just not so keen on the Sunday morning at Fletchers.

Regan, Andrew et all,

Let's take this off the list and figure out a good place and time. The best practice for this test is teaching. You can be prepared with the skills all you want, but this really is a teaching certificiation.

Carl

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Mar 26, 2018, 1:17:52 PM3/26/18

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Hello Andrew and Regan,

If you would like to refine your teaching, I am planning to have a fly casting station at the Family & Youth Casting Call event on April 28 th and I am recruiting volunteers! Let me know if you would like to learn more about this opportunity to practice!