Besides a few of the standard PP barbs, people here are actually trying to help you.

Before you get entirely discouraged, take advantage of all the FREE lessons that exist. I just went to a "spey clave" a couple weeks ago and learned a lot. Something about human nature makes people actually WANT to teach other people things. I got to cast some rods and learned that the line on my spey rod is pretty "wrong". I got to try a different line on the rod and it was a different creature entirely.

Did your dad have any fishing buddies that you still know? I almost guarantee they would be honored for you to ask for casting help. 1 hour with the right individual will make your casting SO much better. Plus, much like golf, you won't have to undo all the bad habits that you're bound to create.