FFI Women Connect
Annual Fly Casting Workshop
April 1 to April 6, 2026
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Are you keen on improving your fly casting skills? If so, join Mary Ann Dozer (pictured left), MCI, and Marion Hiller (pictured below), CI, for an immersive in-person fly casting experience.
This workshop is ideal for those pursuing the Skill Development Ladder or Casting Instruction Certification. During the 6-day intensive, you will learn everything you need to know to achieve the tasks outlined on the Skills Development Ladder(s). You will also demonstrate your skills by attempting the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Levels, as appropriate. If you are a CI candidate and have yet to achieve the Gold level, this is an excellent chance to master that elusive 4-foot loop.
With a class size limited to just eight students, this exclusive workshop ensures personalized group training and one-on-one instruction. The all-inclusive cost is $1,345, which covers your instruction, shared lodging, and delicious home-cooked meals, making your experience truly special.
Mary Ann and Marion possess extensive knowledge and a strong passion for fly casting, providing a supportive and educational experience. Their teaching styles complement each other effectively, combining creativity and high impact. Mary Ann takes an analytical approach to teaching fly casting, while Marion offers an artistic perspective.
Details
The workshop will begin with an interactive virtual session on March 6th, focused on practical arm mechanics necessary to achieve narrow loops. This virtual session will be followed up with a virtual 1:1 for specific feedback.
The first two days of in-person instruction will consist of a mix of teaching and practice on essential casting skills. The final four days will focus on attempting the Bronze, Silver, or Gold levels with coaching to help you achieve the prescribed casting tasks. If desired, video analysis will be available to provide deeper insights into your casting technique.
Each day will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 5:00 PM. You are welcome to skip a day of the Casting Intensive to experience fly fishing in the local Arkansas waters.
By the end of the workshop, you will have new female casting buddies and a newfound confidence in your casting ability, empowering you to catch more fish. You will learn how to cast a 4-foot loop for accuracy and distance, cast from 50 to 65 feet, and hit targets within 2 feet from 20 to 45 feet away. Additionally, you will receive a workbook and access to a demo video library to help you continue improving your casting skills, inspiring you to reach new heights in your fly casting journey.
With a passion for teaching, Mary Ann Dozer brings high energy & humor to her fly casting instruction. With extensive experience in guiding and "high tech', she offers practical fishing & casting knowledge to her students. As a pioneer in virtual instruction, Mary Ann conducts an 8-week Interactive Virtual Workshop, which is supported by a library of casting demonstrations and a comprehensive student workbook. She holds a Master’s Casting Certification from Fly Fishers International. Mary Ann's philosophy is “You buy or bum a fly, only you can cast for yourself.”
With a passion for teaching, Marion Hiller empowers members of her community by sharing her fly casting knowledge with students of all ages and skill levels. Marion's community-focused approach ensures that everyone, regardless of age or skill level, feels included and part of a larger group. She leverages her profession as an educator, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to improve their fly casting techniques and become more confident anglers. Marion is a Certified Casting Instructor through Fly Fishers International.