Intro to Fly Fishing

Introduction to Fly Fishing is an eight-hour class designed to get you solidly grounded in the fundamentals needed to enjoy fly fishing.  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

 

After completing this class, you should have all the skills and understanding needed to catch fish with a fly rod.  I offer this class as a full-day session that runs from 9am to 3:30pm.  Cost is $125 per student.  My next Introduction to Fly Fishing class will be held in Orono Maine on Saturday April 5 2025.

For more information, please complete the online information request form by clicking the button below.  Or just call, or send me an email, for more details.

Fly Fishing Instruction Form

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My Basic Fly Casting clinic is an ideal follow up this Introduction to Fly Fishing class. Casting is done outdoors after the weather breaks in the spring and this clinic provides lots of hands-on instruction and practice. Click the highlighted link to read more about my Basic Fly Casting Clinic.

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“The course was great. I loved every unit. I just wish it was longer .”

Samantha S, Eddington, ME