Fly Fishing Class and Tutoring: Outdoor Ministry Recognition -- Rotary Club 2010

FLY FISHING CLASS

Fly Fishing for over 40 years now.... Wow I am old!!

My class focuses on 3 MAIN AREAS:

Casting - we begin at the individual student's starting skill level and build out from there to the double haul if they are capable.

Knowledge - We cover all gear including rods, backing, fly line, leader, tippet and of course flies. We discuss walking sticks, vests (good and bad) and much more. I make extra efforts to make sure that the students will be able to speak intelligently when they are in the fly shops. We also discuss how to spend your money wisely with shortcuts and substitutes.

Temperament – As I see it, if I teach all the skills and knowledge required to be successful and then when you get on the stream, you blow up on “little Johnny” because he drops his flies…then my class instruction is incomplete. My focus is also to make sure the students are prepared for the accidents and challenges that the stream will bring. I try to head off anger and the possible short sidedness of RUINING a trip to the stream because of lack of self control with fellow fishermen. I do this by stating real life situations that have happened to folks over the years. The sport is to be enjoyed and I try to remove these challenges by pointing out what MAY happen out there. Over the years I have received some very positive feedback about this component from folks that have broken their fly rods and experienced first hand, some of the challenges.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Outdoor Ministry Recognition -- Rotary Club 2010

What an honor for me to present my Men's Ministry program to the Pigeon Forge Rotary Club members. They are very special people doing great community work. My exposure to that group alone has benefited me by being invited by their church members for additional bookings. My FREE program "The Fruit of the Holy Spirit" and how it is displayed along with a 45 minute Fly Casting Lesson -- Is perfect for Church / Men's Groups of all ages. It is a package designed for groups that want "something spiritual and fun".

Please call me if you would like to discuss my FREE presentation for your organization!!!!