Fly Fishing Class and Tutoring: MARCH 2016 STUDENTS HERE

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.

Saturday, March 12, 2016

MARCH 2016 STUDENTS HERE

CLASSROOM TIME

Left to right Back: Steve Mirshak, Keith Morton, Joe Fore (alumni guest), Matthew Smith, Jeremy Hobbs (alumni guest), Randy O'Neal, Bill McConnell, Trevor McElhaney, Spence Newcombe and Berg Bach upfront.

HANDS-ON CASTING TIME

WHAT A GREAT CLASS!!! This group had all levels of skills coming into this class. We had beginners and experienced fly fisherman all wanting to learn and grow in their knowledge. All were very satisfied students....

These students enjoyed about 10 hours of classroom time with about 4 hours of casting lessons and now are ready to be productive and safe on the water.

Here are some of their comments:

Trevor said: " Necessity for a beginner and great addition to a semi-beginner... really strips away a lot of noise from trying to learn online, etc... Really enjoyed it."

Randy said: "Very informative... great job explaining the important things... I am glad I took this class. It cleared up tons of things for me."

Bill said: "This is a relaxed atmosphere, hands-on...be able to go without embarrassing myself".

Berg said: "Drew displays experience and knowledge... I thoroughly enjoyed this class."

Matthew said: "Get the knowledge here first, then work on your skill improvement. I loved the class... just what I needed..."

Spence said: "Take this class no matter what level you are... you will learn something. I really enjoyed this class"

Keith said: "This class takes complex variables and breaks them down... it is a great class".

Steve said: "I really enjoyed it... can't wait to get on the water".

Hope to see you soon.... on the water!!!!