The Pasadena Casting Club

Tuesday Means Casting Practice!

Just a reminder to grab your fly rod and join us every Tuesday from 9–11 AM for casting practice at the pond!

Come work on your cast, sharpen your skills, and enjoy the morning with fellow casters. 🎣

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Weekend Forecast: 100% Chance of Fly Fishing!

The workweek is over—time to hit the water!

Flashback to Lino Jubilado taking PCC members Anna Yoo and Analiza del Rosario out at Lake Balboa.

The PCC Ladies are fishing at Lake Balboa tomorrow with Lino and Dorothy Dai as their guides—we can’t wait to hear all about their adventure!

Have a fantastic weekend, and tight lines!

Join us this Wednesday at the Pasadena Casting Club!

This month’s featured speaker is Bruce Chard, presenting “Florida Flats Primer.” Whether you’re interested in saltwater fly fishing or simply enjoy learning from one of the sport’s top guides, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss.

🍻 Casting Call (Bar) Opens: 5:30 PM
🕖 Meeting Begins: 7:00 PM

📍 Brookside Golf Club – Arroyo Room
1133 Rosemont Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103

Bring a friend and join us for an evening of fly fishing, stories, and great company!

East Meets West was an incredible event.

Despite the Fourth of July holiday, members of the Pasadena Casting Club community and the public still came out to experience a cultural exchange between Japan and the United States centered around bamboo rod building and fly fishing.

As PCC host Dorothy Dai put it:

“When (Nobuyuki) and Yudai Mochizuki (Yudai), respectively from Nagoya and Hokkaido, Japan, asked me if I knew a place where they could meet a lot of fly fishers in Los Angeles, Pasadena Casting Club felt like the perfect home.

And sure enough, there were plenty of highlights.

Yudai explained his bamboo rod-building craft, Nobuyuki showed off Scott rods that were released exclusively in Japan, PCC member Darrell Kunitomi shared his bamboo rod from the 1920s, longtime member Chris Capune admired Yudai’s 4-weight bamboo rods, member Artin Marootian examined the different types of fly tying scissors from Nobuyuki, and recent PCC member Wendy Lau couldn’t stop casting one of Yudai’s creations.

Seeing moments like these made all the effort worthwhile.

A huge thank you to Keiko from Tortoise General Store for hosting and coordinating our two guests, Loring Greene for helping with setup, and the PCC board and members for their support.

After today’s success, we’re already talking about doing this event again next year.”

Thank you to everyone who came out and made East Meets West such a memorable day.

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, we’re grateful for the traditions, friendships, and memories made at the Pasadena Casting Club.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and unforgettable Independence Day! 🎣🎆

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🎣 Ladies, let’s go fishing! 💛

Join us for a fun morning at Lake Balboa with the Pasadena Casting Club! Whether you’ve never held a fishing rod before or you’re already an experienced angler, we’d love to have you with us.

This outing will be hosted by experienced angler and urban fly fishing advocate Lino Juliano (), with PCC member Dorothy Dai (Dorothy Dai) assisting with instruction and making sure everyone feels welcome and supported throughout the morning. If you’ve been looking for a low-pressure way to learn to fish, improve your skills, or meet other women who enjoy the outdoors, this is a great opportunity!

✨ Need equipment and hands-on instruction? We’ve got you covered—just register online.
✨ Already have your own gear? Just show up and fish with us—no registration or fees required!

📍 Lake Balboa, Los Angeles
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ Start time: Weather permitting - TBD (between 5:30 AM–7:00 AM). We’ll fish until 10:00 AM at the latest. Registered participants will receive the final meetup time before the event, or feel free to reach out to Dorothy with any questions.

🎯 Target species: Bass & Bluegill

Registration (includes gear and instruction):
• Members: $10
• Non-members: $20

Bring a friend, enjoy a peaceful morning on the water, and become part of a growing community of women who love fishing. Whether you’re picking up a rod for the first time or just looking for fishing buddies, we’d love to have you there! 🌿🎣

Questions? DM Dorothy Dai or text 412-680-6228.

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It was a busy and exciting day at Pasadena Casting Club!

Last Tuesday, we welcomed 45 campers and counselors from the City of Pasadena Parks & Recreation Department’s youth camp to our clubhouse and casting pond. The kids enjoyed a fun morning of fly-fishing themed coloring, learning the basics of casting, and spending time outdoors.

As if that wasn’t enough excitement, another youth camp arrived with canoes, making it a full house on the pond and creating an unforgettable day of outdoor recreation.

Thank you to the City of Pasadena Parks & Recreation Department, our volunteers, and everyone who helped introduce the next generation to the joy of casting and being on the water.

We love seeing our clubhouse filled with smiles, laughter, and future anglers!

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🎣 We’re excited to announce that the Pasadena Casting Club is now on YouTube!

Subscribe to our channel for fly casting tips, fishing adventures, club events, conservation efforts, and more. Whether you’re just getting started or have been fly fishing for years, there’s something for everyone.

🔗 Subscribe today and join our growing community!

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🎣 Hot Creek Ranch 2026

Another successful Hot Creek Ranch trip is in the books! As one of Pasadena Casting Club’s most popular outings, this year’s trip was so popular that spots were filled through a lottery.

Several days of great fishing, beautiful scenery, and time spent with fellow club members made for another memorable adventure.

Thanks to everyone who joined us—we’re already looking forward to next year!