Become A Master Casting Instructor (MCI)
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| Please note: You must be a Certified Casting Instructor (CCI) to be eligible for Master Certification. |
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| The Master’s certification is a rigorous and demanding test. It is not the intention of the Federation of Fly Fishers to disappoint anyone who takes the exam; rather it is our simple intention to help people become better casters and better teachers of fly casting. Those who administer the Master’s level certification have a strict charge because Master Casters are in turn permitted to certify those at the first Instructor’s level.
Thus certification at the Master’s level requires more than just meeting a specified set of casting requirements. It also requires that the applicant have a broad range of experience in casting itself. Certification is the end of a process, not the beginning. The Master Caster must be the exceptional individual, able to teach others how to teach. These are rather demanding requirements, but they are the requirements that FFF wishes to be assessed.
Even anglers who have excellent fly fishing skills may not necessarily be certified at the Master’s level - ability in angling is only part of the certification process. Equally important is a broad range of casting abilities (for instance being able to make curve casts by more than one method) and a great deal of comfort in demonstrating them.
In the teaching of casting, the applicant must be able to describe the skills in as many ways as possible because different people respond differently to verbal descriptions. The ability to see casting through the eyes of the untrained caster is essential, especially since the Master Casting Instructor will be teaching others how to teach. It is strongly recommended that those at the Master’s level have a solid grasp of the literature on casting and be able to discuss the different approaches to fly casting used by acknowledged current-day authorities on the subject.
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Requirements
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Be certified as an FFF Fly Casting Instructor or inform FFF Headquarters that you wish to take advantage of the Certification Challenge Program (CCP).
The CCP is designed to allow Instructors from other organizations to “challenge” the Masters test without first having the FFF Certified Casting Instructor certification. Only certified instructors from other recognized instructor programs can apply.
To pass the Master's test, you must be able to do the following:
- Pass a comprehensive performance test
- Analyze casting faults (performed by testers)
- Demonstrate teaching methodology
- Pass an oral examination
Master Instructor Certification testing will be available at National FFF shows and at whichever regional conclaves or meeting as can be arranged.
Master Instructor Casting certification tests will be conducted by 2 members of the Casting Certification Board of Governors or one CBOG and two Masters (MCCI).
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Fees
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| Fee for the test is $175.00, with an additional $50.00 fee if examination is passed. Annual renewal is $45.00. All fees are to be submitted to the FFF national office. |
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A Successful Candidate Will Receive
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- A certificate suitable for framing
- A Master Certified Instructor card
- A Newsletter for instructors (The Loop)
- Recognition as a Master Certified Casting Instructor and listed as such by the FFF National Office. The listing will be publicized on the FFF web page, and distributed to FFF clubs and regional councils.
Two Master Certified Instructors are authorized to conduct, teach and certify applicants for the Basic Certified Casting Instructor Program.
All Master Certified Casting Instructors will serve as advisors to the Certification Board of Governors, offering input on all levels of the certification program and how to upgrade it.
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Resources
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| Master Casting Instructor Test Preparation Guide (PDF) |
| Appendices A-F (PDF) |
| Master Casting Performance Test (PDF) |
| Master Study Guide Articles |
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MCI Study Guide (Purchase Required)
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Questions
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Please direct your inquiries to the FFF Casting Coordinator.
E-mail: casting@fedflyfishers.org
Telephone: 406-222-9369
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