Our Comprehensive Fly Fishing School is a two-day experience that integrates classroom teaching with plenty of time spent outdoors practicing casting and wade fishing a river. We think this school is the easiest and most enjoyable way to learn the great sport of fly fishing. The first day, we spend some time indoors and cover all of the fundamentals that you will need to fly fish effectively on your own. Then we practice fly casting on the lawn and a local pond. The second day is spent fly fishing on a nearby river. The following topics are included in the curriculum:

The Theory of Fly Fishing
Equipment Selection and Tackle Assembly
Knots and Line Connections
Fundamentals of Fly Casting
Fish Foods and Their Imitations
Entomology as it Relates to Fly Selection
Fly Fishing Strategies
Wading and Safety

Our Comprehensive Fly Fishing School is structured so you can learn the skills of fly fishing at your own pace, in an efficient, yet fun and relaxing way. We try to never lose sight of the fact that fishing is a form of recreation, not a matter of life and death. Therefore, the over-riding goal in each session is for students to have FUN!!

In 2010, we will offer our Comprehensive Fly Fishing School at three of Maine's most popular resorts (Nahmakanta Wilderness camps, The Birches(on Moosehead Lake) and Pittston Farm). Tuition for each student is $250 and does not include lodging or meals. Please click on the button below to learn more.

Equipment
We encourage students to use their own equipment during the hands-on casting and fishing sessions. But it isn’t necessary to purchase brand new equipment just to attend this school. If you indicate that you need a fly rod and reel on the registration form, we will gladly provide one for you. We also do several ‘cast arounds’, where you will have a chance cast your fellow student’s rods and sample some high-end equipment provided by the instructor.

All students will need to purchase a fishing license for our on-stream sessions. A link where you can do this online will be sent to you after your registration is received. Students should also bring waders or wading shoes (even old sneakers) and a few of your favorite flies.