Casting Programme

10:30 - 11:00

Slack-Line-Presentations
Ralf will entertainingly show us that the straight path doesn't always lead to the goal and will playfully dispel numerous prejudices and habits.

11:00 - 11:30

Feeling Line, Water, and the Moment
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of fly fishing with Thibaut Giband. With great passion and experience, he demonstrates how to use fly lines correctly and which line makes the decisive difference in each situation. This is about more than just technique – it’s about the harmony between line, rod, water, and feel.

A special focus is placed on the different head lengths and their influence on casting style, presentation, and control. Whether short heads for precise work in tight spaces, medium heads for versatile techniques, or long heads for long casts on open waters, Thibaut clearly explains which techniques shine in which types of water.

His demonstration is lively, hands-on, and experienced directly at the casting pool. Every movement and every cast are clearly explained and immediately put into practice. This creates real “aha” moments where knowledge is not just taught, but truly felt.

Whether you are new to fly fishing or looking to refine your skills, all participants leave with inspiration, renewed confidence in their technique, valuable insights—and above all, the excitement to put what they’ve learned into action on their very next cast.

11:30 - 12:00

Tenkara – The Original Way of Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Without a Reel – A Technique Full of “Secrets” and Surprises

Introduction to Equipment, Technique, and Tactics

• rod and line combination
• casting with light fluorocarbon Line (0.25–0.30 mm)
• presentation of unweighted fly patterns (dry flies, emergers, wet flies)
• presentation of lightly weighted patterns (classic nymphs)
• playing and landing fish without a reel

12:00 - 12:30

Efficient Casting Technique With the Single-Handed Rod
Elegant casting technique in fly fishing – overhead casts and modern water casts executed precisely and effortlessly.In this casting demonstration you will discover, in an elegant and effortless way, the art of fly fishing and casting. The demonstration is aimed at fly fishers of all experience levels who want to learn how to improve their casting technique with grace and ease. Through targeted movements and the right technique, you cannot only increase your casting distance, but also your accuracy.

12:30 - 13:00

Casting Techniques For Fishing in Fresh And Salt Water
Due to the Lufthansa strike, Miren Loops is unavailable and Juan Luis Del Carmen is stepping in. Thank you very much!

13:00 - 13:30

Focus on the Physical Principles of Fly Fishing
Jonas provides tips and guidance to analyse and improve your individual casting technique.

13:30 - 14:00

Learn to Spey Cast from the Beginning
Lucinda will show us how we hold the rod without line on. Look at the action and speed of the casting stroke, covering tracking, and then adding the line and demonstrate a basic roll cast, looking at timings, and then talk about the double Spey and circle c and why and when we would use it.

14:00 - 14:30

The Art of the Scandinavian Style
Hans will explain the fascinating history and concept of the Scandinavian style and why he prefers this style to achieve maximum casting distance with minimal effort. In his demonstration, he will explain the precise underhand technique step by step and address important details of the casting process.

Unfortunately, Jan Erik Granbo is unable to attend, which we very much regret. However, we have managed to secure Hans Spinnler from Switzerland, who will be taking over his demonstration this year. Thank you very much!

14:30 - 15:00

Trigger Instead of Chance – Bait Presentation for Perch, Pike and Zander
Steffen demonstrates live what different lure presentations look like underwater. You can see which movements and stimuli trigger perch, pike, and zander to bite – and why small differences in speed, rhythm, and presentation often determine whether a fish bites or not.

15:00 - 15:30

Fun With a Fly Rod
Charles takes us on a journey from the basics of casting to catch fish, to “unusual casts” for even stranger fishing situations…
All while traveling through the history of fly fishing and across different countries.
He refuses to take fishing (or himself) too seriously and wants to show you just how simple casting can be. A demo full of laughs and lighthearted moments!

15:30 – 16:00

Single-Handed Spey Casting / Open Up New Water With Ease
Due to the strike at Lufthansa, Paddy Mc Donnell is unfortunately unable to do the casting demo. We very much regret this!

We are delighted that Christopher Rownes from Switzerland is stepping in will do the casting demo. Thank you very much!

16:00 – 16:30

Casting and Fishing the “HEAVY STUFF” for Pike & Co.
Niklaus shows how to master big gear, big flies, and powerful fish. His demo focuses on efficient casting with heavy rods, handling large pike flies and confidently fighting strong predators. Practical, powerful, and packed with experience from countless days on the water.

10:00 - 10:30

Trigger Instead of Chance – Bait Presentation for Perch, Pike and Zander
Steffen demonstrates live what different lure presentations look like underwater. You can see which movements and stimuli trigger perch, pike, and zander to bite – and why small differences in speed, rhythm, and presentation often determine whether a fish bites or not.

10:30 - 11:00

Fun With a Fly Rod
Charles takes us on a journey from the basics of casting to catch fish, to “unusual casts” for even stranger fishing situations…
All while traveling through the history of fly fishing and across different countries.
He refuses to take fishing (or himself) too seriously and wants to show you just how simple casting can be. A demo full of laughs and lighthearted moments!

11:00 - 11:30

Slack-Line-Presentations
Ralf will entertainingly show us that the straight path doesn't always lead to the goal and will playfully dispel numerous prejudices and habits.

11:30 - 12:00

The Art of the Scandinavian Style
Hans will explain the fascinating history and concept of the Scandinavian style and why he prefers this style to achieve maximum casting distance with minimal effort. In his demonstration, he will explain the precise underhand technique step by step and address important details of the casting process.

Unfortunately, Jan Erik Granbo is unable to attend, which we very much regret. However, we have managed to secure Hans Spinnler from Switzerland, who will be taking over his demonstration this year. Thank you very much!

12:00 - 12:30

Casting and Fishing the “HEAVY STUFF” for Pike & Co.
Niklaus shows how to master big gear, big flies, and powerful fish. His demo focuses on efficient casting with heavy rods, handling large pike flies and confidently fighting strong predators. Practical, powerful, and packed with experience from countless days on the water.

12:30 - 13:00

Single-Handed Spey Casting / Open Up New Water With Ease
Due to the strike at Lufthansa, Paddy Mc Donnell is unfortunately unable to do the casting demo. We very much regret this!

We are delighted that Christopher Rownes from Switzerland is stepping in will do the casting demo. Thank you very much!

13:00 - 13:30

Focus on the Physical Principles of Fly Fishing
Jonas provides tips and guidance to analyse and improve your individual casting technique.

13:30 - 14:00

Feeling Line, Water, and the Moment
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of fly fishing with Thibaut Giband. With great passion and experience, he demonstrates how to use fly lines correctly and which line makes the decisive difference in each situation. This is about more than just technique – it’s about the harmony between line, rod, water, and feel.

A special focus is placed on the different head lengths and their influence on casting style, presentation, and control. Whether short heads for precise work in tight spaces, medium heads for versatile techniques, or long heads for long casts on open waters, Thibaut clearly explains which techniques shine in which types of water.

His demonstration is lively, hands-on, and experienced directly at the casting pool. Every movement and every cast are clearly explained and immediately put into practice. This creates real “aha” moments where knowledge is not just taught, but truly felt.

Whether you are new to fly fishing or looking to refine your skills, all participants leave with inspiration, renewed confidence in their technique, valuable insights—and above all, the excitement to put what they’ve learned into action on their very next cast.

14:00 - 14:30

Learn to Spey Cast from the Beginning
Lucinda will show us how we hold the rod without line on. Look at the action and speed of the casting stroke, covering tracking, and then adding the line and demonstrate a basic roll cast, looking at timings, and then talk about the double Spey and circle c and why and when we would use it.

14:30 - 15:00

Efficient Casting Technique With the Single-Handed Rod
Elegant casting technique in fly fishing – overhead casts and modern water casts executed precisely and effortlessly.In this casting demonstration you will discover, in an elegant and effortless way, the art of fly fishing and casting. The demonstration is aimed at fly fishers of all experience levels who want to learn how to improve their casting technique with grace and ease. Through targeted movements and the right technique, you cannot only increase your casting distance, but also your accuracy.

15:00 - 15:30

Casting Techniques For Fishing in Fresh And Salt Water
Due to the Lufthansa strike, Miren Loops is unavailable and Juan Luis Del Carmen is stepping in. Thank you very much!

15:30 - 16:00

Tenkara – The Original Way of Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Without a Reel – A Technique Full of “Secrets” and Surprises

Introduction to Equipment, Technique, and Tactics

• rod and line combination
• casting with light fluorocarbon Line (0.25–0.30 mm)
• presentation of unweighted fly patterns (dry flies, emergers, wet flies)
• presentation of lightly weighted patterns (classic nymphs)
• playing and landing fish without a reel