We had a fishing day here in Western Mass. We set up 4 lanes and taught people how to cast in about 20 minutes each. Age and gender were non-issues. I think that everyone "got it" in that time and was able to lay out a 30' cast. (9' rod, 15' line and 6' leader).

We have a program that teaches fishing in four two hour classes that is run throughout the state. It is public access and has great responses. Part of this program can be/has been fly casting.

jed