CASTING INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (CICP)

The Casting Instructor Certification Program was established in 1992 by leaders of what was then the Federation of Fly Fishers.  To understand the significance of becoming a certified instructor, view the video and learn from Rick Williams and Bruce Richards what the program has meant to them.There are three casting instructor certifications, including Certified Casting Instructor, Master Casting Instructor and Two-Handed Casting Instructor.  In addition, Master Casting Instructors can qualify to become an examiner through the Examiner Development Pathway.

If you decide to pursue certification, it is recommend that you review all the material on our website as well as find an MCI who can mentor you through the process.  The chance for success of passing the examinations is much greater for those who find a mentor.

 

History and Overview

The Casting Instructor Certification Program (CICP) was developed in 1992 to enhance the overall level of instruction in fly casting by increasing instructor knowledge, casting proficiency, and teaching ability. A secondary goal was to create a common understanding of casting terminology and casting mechanics that would serve the fly casting community, internationally and in North America.

Objectives of the Program

The CICP Program’s main objectives are to educate and enhance the growth of fly casting instructors by:

  • Establishing high and consistent standards for casting instructors.
  • Administering a test that fairly and consistently assesses the candidate’s knowledge of casting, teaching ability, and casting proficiency.
  • Conducting teaching workshops as a required part of certification.
  • Conducting clinics on how to teach fly casting at FFI shows, fairs, and consumer fishing demonstrations.
  • Developing and maintaining an instruction reference for certified instructors.
  • Establishing and maintaining communication networks for certified instructors.
  • Facilitating the exchange of ideas between instructors worldwide.

 

 

List of FFI Certified Casting Instructors

by state

Alaska

 

David Little

flyrodak@gmail.com
907-632-0756

Anchorage, AK, United States

Certifications: CI

Mark Huber

mhuber9287@icloud.com
907-244-2779

Anchorage, AK, United States

Certifications: CBOG, CI, MCI, THCI, L-3 Examiner

Tony Weaver

tw1654@yahoo.com
907-764-5257
907-276-1444

Anchorage, AK, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI

Fred DeCicco

freddecicco@gmail.com
907-457-1481

Fairbanks, AK, United States

Certifications: CI

Lee Robbins

adventure@possibilitiesunlimitedalaska.com
907-486-4093

Kodiak, AK, United States

Certifications: CI

Bob Hook

grayling@alaska.net
907-488-8886
907-460-0171

North Pole, AK, United States

Certifications: CI

Mike Hudson

mhudson@gci.net
907-373-5434

Wasilla, AK, United States

Certifications: CI

Washington

Chuck Robinson

chuckalicious55@gmail.com
615-238-7337

Auburn, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI

August Julian

augustj@live.com
206-913-3695

Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Jesse Robbins

jesselancerobbins@gmail.com
207-577-2915

Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Simon Jenner-Parson

speybro@hotmail.com
208-524-7760
208-520-4697

Battle Ground, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI, THCI, CBOG Emeritus

Steve Rajeff

srajeff@gloomis.com
360-263-6035
800-662-8818 x234

Battle Ground, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI, CBOG Emeritus

Walt Swanson

wvsiii@aol.com
425-746-9370

Bellevue, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Molly Semenik

mollysemenik@tietheknotflyfishing.com
406-220-5234

http://www.tietheknotflyfishing.com
Blaine, WA, United States

Certifications: CBOG, CI, MCI, L-2 Examiner

Larry Iwafuchi

larry.iwafuchi@gmail.com
425-402-1055
425-501-5358

Bothell, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Don Simonson

dksimo@wavecable.com
360-387-5089
206-999-4562

Camano Isl, WA, United States

Certifications: CBOG, CI, MCI, L-2 Examiner

Aaron Culley

no1aaronc@gmail.com
206-947-1870
206-947-1870

Cle Elum, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Patrick Blackwell

pblackwell_1@hotmail.com
253-888-0454

Edgewood, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Pat Peterman

patpeterman@gmail.com
425-332-2260
425-503-5979

Everett, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI

Bill Wheeler

wwheeler48@hotmail.com
425-281-6361

Fall City, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI, L-1 Examiner

Kip Keener

kipkeener@gmail.com
206-715-7152

Federal Way, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Scott Christensen

scott-wanda@comcast.net
360-380-5205
242-344-2409

Ferndale, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

 

Gordon Gracey

gordy.kimmie@gmail.com
360-640-3133

http://www.olympicpeninsula-fishing-guides.com
Forks, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Robert Gerlach

rwg@anewds.com
253-377-1798

Gig Harbor, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Les Rosenthal

lesrosenthal@me.com
253 225-3113
253 265-6375

Gig Harbor, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI

Todd Somsel

azfishandhunt@aol.com
425-277-5088
602-622-2310

Issaquah, WA, United States

Certifications: CBOG, CI, MCI, THCI, L-3 Examiner

Craig Koeppler

ckoeppler@comcast.net
206-683-6972
206-682-6868 x14

Issaquah, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Jim Higgins

higginsjs@comcast.net
253-395-8722
253-350-5085

Kent, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Angus (Bo) MacDiarmid

angusm23@comcast.net
206-200-8549

Lakewood, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Mike Perusse

glxrep@comcast.net
253-405-9875

Lk Tapps, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI

Michael Santangelo

mikeonthefly@gmail.com
206-465-4032

Mercer Island, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Chuck Tye

cmtye@comcast.net
360-915-9438

Olympia, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Judy Graham

judybeem@hotmail.com
360-259-1853
(360) 866 – 7564

Olympia, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Randy Allen

randyandcarol2@gmail.com
360-866-4862
360-701-9662

Olympia, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Lance Peterson

lpandch@juno.com
360-452-7096

Port Angeles, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

John Roskopf

Lakedude3464@cableseed.com
425-999-0200

Redmond, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

John Suyes

ruck_and_roll@yahoo.com
206-724-5978

Redmond, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Russell Brown

angler68@charter.net
509-628-6402

Richland, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Chris Madison

jchrismadison@yahoo.com
206-842-0804

Rollingbay, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Marilyn Vitale

marilynvitale@comcast.net
425-868-7593

http://www.kcsflycasting.com/
Sammamish, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI

Tony Vitale

t.vitale518@comcast.net
425-868 -7593

http://www.kcsflycasting.com/
Sammamish, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI

David McCoy

dave@emeraldwateranglers.com
206-601-0132

http://www.emeraldwateranglers.com
Seattle, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Thomas Cammarata

cammtjc@gmail.com
206-261-8046

Seattle, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Jimmy LeMert

jimmylemert@hotmail.com
206-817-2900
206-817- 2900

Seattle, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI, L-2 Examiner

Joel Oerter

joel.oerter@gmail.com
206-362-4030

Seattle, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Ryan Smith

ryan@avidangler.com
888-543-4665
425-765-2035
http://www.avidangler.com
Seattle, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Randy Butler

rbtrin@comcast.net
206-940-4887

Shorelne, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Len Zickler

lzickler@ahbl.com
509-720-3228

Spokane, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Anil Srivastava

anil@pugetsoundflyco.com
253-472-2420
253-839-4119

Tacoma, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Darrel Martin

flyefysher@aol.com
253-531-6480

Tacoma, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Steven Buckner

steve@northwestflyfisherman.com
503-939-5819

Toledo, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, THCI

Carl Zarelli

carlzarelli@comcast.net
253-606-1909

University Pl, WA, United States

Certifications: CBOG, CI, MCI, THCI, L-3 Examiner

Jason Borger

jason@fishfliesandwater.com
608-438-4858

http://fishfliesandwater.com/
Vancouver, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI, CBOG Emeritus

Katherine Hart

kathh@rajeffsports.com
360-694-2900
360-606-0783

Vancouver, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI

Benjamin Somsen

somsen44@gmail.com
801-891-2157

Vancouver, WA, United States

Certifications: CI

Languages:  English

Greg Bencivenga

speyforsteel@aim.com
509-237-0148

http://longbellycaster.blogspot.com/
Vancouver, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, THCI

Tim Rajeff

timr@rajeffsports.com
360-695-5114

Vancouver, WA, United States

Certifications: CI, MCI, THCI, CBOG Emeritus

Gary Hammer

salgar@ywave.com
360-458-2158
253-255-5345

Yelm, WA, United States

Certifications: CI