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Put yourself in one of these pictures, you’ll
have new friends and be holding a fish before
you know it.  Join us and begin to think like
a trout!
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INSTRUCTORS
Lance Connelly
Mark Held
John Murphy



Fly Fishing Fundamentals

ATTENTION NOVICE ANGLERS
DATES: Sept. 26, 28 & 30 (Register Here)
* You must be or become a member and log in before you can register for this class. 
Click here to become a member.
TIME: Varies with Date (Evenings/Online: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. + Casting Instruction during daylight hours.)
PLACE:
Online via Zoom or In Person if Allowed
COST:
Club Members: $50
Non-Members: $95
(Includes syllabus and casting instruction.)
 INSTRUCTOR: Alan Christian.

This class will be limited to 16 students. Loaner equipment is available. 

To reserve your spot in the class, register as explained below. Non-members must become club members in order to attend (included in fees shown above). Family members (spouses and children under 21) are covered under one primary membership.

REGISTRATION:  Enroll by registering online through the link above. You can also find classes in our online calendar. If you are not a club member, you must first join the club and then return to this Fly Fishing Fundamentals registration page to register for the class.  The club membership fee is $50 and can be paid online here. You will only be considered "registered" if you have paid the registration fee.

FYI, casting and knot tying instruction will take place at a later date, with invites sent out to all students. 

PURPOSE:  To satisfy the needs of those club members who have yet to be adequately exposed to the basic knowledge and skills of fly fishing. All members of the family - spouse and children 15 years and older are welcome.


OBJECTIVE:  To provide the beginner with enough information including knowledge of equipment, casting, basic entomology, fly selection, knots, and reading water for their initial experience with the sport.


BENEFITS TO THE NOVICE:  The beginner should leave this seminar with a wealth of "how to" information coupled with, hopefully, accomplished basic casting techniques from which to further build his or her fly fishing skills and knowledge.


WHAT TO BRING:  Rod, reel, line and whatever leader set up you might already have attached. For those of you that do not have equipment, wait until after the class to make a purchase. We have loaner rods available, but please arrange for this gear at the time you register for the class.

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