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 Fly fishing is an activity that can be mastered by nearly anyone but, as those of us who have been doing it a while sometimes forget, getting started can be daunting. The sport comes with it's own vocabulary, its own equipment and its own history. Our Fly Fishing School will not only help you learn to catch fish but also familiarize you with the equipment, vocabulary and other aspects of the sport. If you already fly fish this is a great opportunity to brush up on your skills and learn something new.
If you're interested in attending our Fly Fishing School please give us a call or fill out our contact form to let us know.
Orlando Outfitters Fly Fishing School - Introduction to Fly Fishing
Starting Date: Various times throughout the year (check our schedule). Classes can be scheduled on a custom basis for groups of 3 or more.
Location: Orlando Outfitters and nearby waters
Time:
Class 1 - The Basics: Generally held once a month on a weekday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
Class 2 - The Cast: To be scheduled individually with instructor. Usually lasts around 2 hours.
Class 3 - On the Water: To be scheduled individually with instructor.
Instructors: T.J. Bettis, Chris Barco and Capt. Todd Fuller
Cost: $150 - includes an introductory fly fishing book and use of a rod and reel during the class if you would like to borrow equipment.
Signing Up: Give us a call, fill out our contact form or come in to see us in order to get signed up. We hold our Basics class (class 1) almost every month so if you get signed up and aren't able to make it to the first one on the schedule you can come to a later one. We do ask that you let us know at least three days ahead, if possible, that you are planning to be here. Classes two and three are private and will be scheduled individually.
Our Introduction to Fly Fishing is designed for those who are completely new to fly fishing and have never cast a rod as well as those who are fairly new to the sport and want to make sure they receive a firm foundation. We will cover the fundamentals of the sport and progress to intermediate and more advanced techniques which will help you to catch fish in area waters and around the world.
Our school is divided into an in-store introduction, a separate casting class and an on-the-water session, all of which are included in the price. The initial class is the only one that is scheduled at a particular time. Class 1 and 2 are scheduled individually so we can tailor the school specifically to what each student needs
Class 1 - The Basics
The initial class is held at Orlando Outfitters usually on a weekday evening. It is scheduled at regular intervals throughout the year. After this session is over you will have a firm grounding in the theory of fly fishing and be ready to try your hand at casting during the next session. You will be provided with an excellent fly fishing handbook that will serve as a useful resource as you work to improve your skills and knowledge of the sport.
You will learn about:
- Equipment used in the sport
- Fly casting theory
- Where to fish
- Finding fish
- Hooking, playing and landing fish
- Recommended knots
Class 2 - The Cast
The second class is generally held at a nearby park or in the baseball diamond behind Orlando Outfitters and will be organized around your schedule. Our goal is to work with you to develop a good casting stroke from the ground up or, if you already fly fish, to significantly improve your cast. Class 2 generally lasts about 2 hours. Equipment will be provided if needed.
Class 3 - On the Water
Our third class will take place at a local pond or stream. We will get you out on the water and help you to apply what you have learned. We will practice on-the-water skills such as finding fish and identifying good holding water, avoiding obstacles while casting, presenting the fly, and hopefully hooking, playing and landing fish. We will do our best to tailor the experience and the type of water around the type of fishing you intend to do. The time and location will be set up on an individual basis.
Follow Up
If there is anything you need help with after completing our Fly Fishing School please stop by and ask. We are more than happy to answer questions or to go out back and work on any problems you may have with your cast.
Once you have completed our Introduction to Fly Fishing school, you will be able to go out on Orlando area waters and catch fish. Especially if you are new to fishing you will probably find it best to start off in freshwater with some of the easier species such as panfish and bass, to build up your skills and confidence. There are some great freshwater lakes, ponds and streams in the Orlando area, the locations of which we would be happy to share with you.
The fee for the school is $150.
If you already have a rod and reel please bring it with you for classes 2 and 3. If not let us know and we will bring equipment for you to use.
Check our schedule for upcoming classes.
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