Our Introduction to Fly Fishing school is designed to get you solidly grounded in the fundamentals needed to enjoy fly fishing. After completing this school, you should have all the skills and understanding necessary to catch fish with a fly rod. 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 Introduction to Fly Fishing schools are held during the winter so that you can work on your fly fishing fundamentals in the ‘off-season’ and be ready to catch fish in the spring. For your convenience, we typically offer classes in two formats, multiple week night evenings or a weekend session.

Our first Introduction to Fly Fishing school in 2008 will meet from 6:00 - 8:00 pm every Thursday evening in February at the Ellsworth Adult Education Center in Ellsworth, Maine. Cost will be $75 per student. Please contact us for more details on this or other upcoming Introduction to Fly Fishing schools.

Our Basic Fly Casting course is an ideal follow up this Introduction To Fly Fishing school. Casting is done outdoors after the weather breaks in the spring and provides lots of hands-on instruction and practice. Please click on the highlighted link above to read more about our Basic Fly Casting course.

"The course was great. I loved every unit. I just wish it was longer ."
Samantha S, Eddington, ME