Fly Fishing Schools

One Day Fly Fishing School

 

Learn the basics of Fly Fishing with our one-day school. This class is designed to get you started quickly so you may build confidence and knowledge of the basics. Topics covered during class include:

    • Introduction to Fly Fishing
    • What is Fly Fishing and how is it different than convention spin or baitcasting?
    • Complete overview and explanation on the basic fly fishing tackle needed to start.
    • Leaders, Knots and Knot Tying.
    • Selecting the right flies and rigging to fish Dry, Wet, Nymphs, and Streamers.
    • Basic Trout Foods – Entomology: the bugs and how to match them.
    • Reading the Water, tactics to find and approach fish in streams, rivers, lakes & ponds.
    • Fly Casting Instruction: forward and backcast, roll cast, mending & shooting line, line control.

Schedule: 7 Hour Class: Times scheduled by the instructor

For 2025: One Day Schools for one or two anglers are held by appointment only.

Location: Depending on the time of year, classes will be held on the water at our local casting pond or on location at a local small stream or river. Please consult with the instructor at the time of reservation. Normally classes are held April through October weather permitting.

School Fee: $350.00 for one student; 475.00 for two students

Fee includes:

    • Lunch, Snacks & Cold Drinks
    • Use of all fly fishing equipment excluding wading equipment.

Students, please bring the following items to class:

    • Ball Cap
    • Polarized Eye-wear
    • Flip focals, magnifiers, or reading glasses for knot tying (if needed).
    • Waders, Waist Waders or Hip Boots for wading in the stream (felt soles or studded rubber soles recommended)
    • Rain Jacket
    • Notebook and Pen for note-taking.
    • Sun Block 

Fly Fishing School Reservations and Payments

Contact me (717)723-0422 to schedule a date. Once a date is scheduled a deposit or full payment (your choice) is required to hold your date.