Fly Fishing Class and Tutoring: January 2014 CLASS GRADUATES

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, February 6, 2014

January 2014 CLASS GRADUATES

January 2014 Class -- READY FOR THE STREAM

Fly Fish Tennessee

Pictured Left Front going clockwise: John Scurlock, Ron Campbell, Delane Coggins, Griffin Coggins, Tim Coggins, (back wall are alumni Brian Westphalen and Joe Fore who provided their tips for the class) Mary Sneed, Michael Tribble, Bill Tribble, Bill Gregg. Absent are Mike Sneed and Brian Watson.

This class had a variety of people from many walks of life, including multiple families with members whom will fly fish TOGETHER for the rest of their lives!!! They are ready to HIT THE STREAM....What a great class!! Now, GET OUT THERE!!!!

Student Comments

John Scurlock says "This class includes a lot of visual aids and hands-on sessions. In the end, even a novice will walk away with the knowledge needed to hit the stream".

Bill Gregg says " This was a fantastic class... you will come away from this class with some great money saving tips and confidence,... had a great time. "

Brian Watson Says " A very hands-on focused fly fishing class. There's a lot of lessons learned Drew shared that only happen through years of experience which were very helpful and steeply shortened the learning curve".

Mary Sneed says "Very thorough, well organized, clearly presented course on fly fishing... it was great".

Mike Sneed says " Your passion adds a lot to the class and makes it FUN"... Thanks Drew.

Mike Tribble says "Thanks for getting my dad and I on our way for some great memories... great class."

Bill Tribble says "Drew takes the time to make sure that you learn..."

Delane Coggins says "This class was an information packed and hands-on practical application of the sport of fly fishing".

Griffin Coggins says "This class was very helpful...."

Contact DrewStill@gmail.com or 865-696-9474 for your seat