Fly Fishing Class and Tutoring: MAY 2016 STUDENTS

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.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

MAY 2016 STUDENTS - FINISHED CLASS WITH HONORS

FLY FISH TENNESSEE

READY TO "HIT THE STREAM"

Congratulations to the latest Fly FisherPeople!!! What a great class!!!

Students:

BACK ROW Left to Right -

Rachel Watson, Imelda Joyce, Gary Watson

MIDDLE ROW Left to Right:

Adam McCall, Mike Haluski, Andy McCall, Lee Martin

FRONT ROW Left to Right:

Jason Smith, Ky Pohler, Brook Nash

STUDENT COMMENTS:

Gary said: No matter what your skill level, take this class. I learned more than I thought I would... A GREAT CLASS

Rachel said: An approachable teaching style... I feel like I can go out on my own and catch fish...This class has been great.

Imelda said: Drew makes it understandable, easy to learn with hands-on participation.

Mike said: Enjoyed the practical knowledge "demystifying" it... It is well worth the time and quite a bargain for what you get...

Brook said: Very informative, not intimidating teaching style...

Ky said: The best $199 you can spend,,, Excellent Class.

Jason said: Fantastic. Drew catered to everyone as needed...

Lee said: Drew makes you feel welcome...very knowledgeable...

Andy said: Great class.. Enjoyed it, Learned a lot, plan on going...