All of our fly fishing and fly-tying schools place an emphasis on providing low student-to-instructor ratios ensuring a personalized experience that attends to each student's needs and interest.  Whether you are a beginner or an experienced fly fisherman our schools provide the skills and knowledge to pursue the sport of a lifetime.

2008 Orvis Endorsed Beginner Fly-fishing Schools

We are an Orvis Endorsed Fly-fishing School where you can spend a full day learning the art of fly-fishing under the guidance of experienced instructors.  One day fishing clinics are broken into a comfortable mix of personalized casting instruction, classroom tackle and strategy lecture sessions.

The following subject matter will be covered:

Fly Casting:  Fly casting dynamics including roll casting

Fly Fishing Knots:  Nail knot, blood knot, surgeons, improved clinch, Albright knot, perfection loop, leader construction and theory.

Tackle:  It's history, selection and use - rods, reels, fly lines, leaders, waders and accessories.

Entomology and Fly Selection:  Basic insect identification and behavior, understanding rise forms.  Fly selection and use including dry flies, wets, nymphs and streamer fishing.

Fly Fishing Strategies:  Reading and understanding trout and smallmouth bass holding patterns, stalking and approach.  Proven techniques and tactics for stream trout and smallmouth bass.

We will also discuss safety, conservation, and etiquette issues that are a part of fly fishing.

All equipment is provided, we feel that it is important that you get the correct rod for your angling situation.  You will get the opportunity to cast different models and lengths of rods, which will make your eventual decision much easier.

Group size is limited to 5 per class.Cost.

$195 per person

2008 Smallmouth Bass, Shad & Trout Schools

Experience the thrill and excitement of learning how to effectively fly-fish for Smallmouth Bass, Shad or Trout.  We will provide on-the-water instruction covering the following areas:

• Selecting and setting up the appropriate fly-rod outfit for the fish that you're targeting.
• Knot-tying
• Flies and fly selection
• Stream and wading tactics
• Fly-fishing Strategies
• Casting
• Playing and landing fish
• After classroom phase spend two to three hours catching fish under skilled guidance.
• All Equipment is provided along with snacks and beverages.

Group size is limited to 6 per class.

Cost:  $195 / per person

2008 Inshore Saltwater School

We will be offering a two day fly-fishing school covering the basics of inshore saltwater fly-fishing.  The school will be held in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and will cover the following areas:

• Selecting and setting up the appropriate fly-rod outfit for the fish that you're targeting.
• Knot-tying
• Flies and fly selection
• Wading tactics
• Casting
• Fly Fishing Strategies
• Playing and landing fish
• After classroom phase spend one full day catching fish at various "fishing hotspots" along the Outer Banks under skilled guidance.
• All Equipment is provided along with snacks and beverage. 

Group size is limited to 8 per class.

Cost:  $495 per person