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Instruction at the academy is in two primary areas—fly casting and fly fishing.  With our experience, and the proven methods of the Federation of Fly Fishers, our instruction is simple to understand, yet in-depth, and applies to beginners and advanced alike.  Instruction includes classroom time, workbooks designed for learning, one-on-one instruction, videotape analysis, and hands-on practice time.  All activities are taught and managed by experienced, Professional FFF Certified Casting Instructors in a relaxed atmosphere.  The curriculum includes:

 

 

Fly Casting

·    The Physics and Principles of Casting

·    Get a Grip! Stance and Grip

·    15 Most Common Casting Errors

·    The Essentials of Fly Casting

·    Understanding Loops

·    The Importance of Timing

·    Roll It Out there--The Roll Cast

·    Casting on Different Planes--Sidearm,

     Underhand

·    Casting to All Sides of Your Body--Backhand,

     and Cross-Body

·    Changing the Direction of Your Cast

·    Accuracy with Your Cast

·    How to Handle the Wind

·    Getting Distance--Shooting Line, Hauling,

     Double-Hauling, Loop Control, Line Speed

·    Specialty Casts for Special Conditions

 

Fly Fishing

 

·    The equipment—rods, reels, line—which one is right for you?

·    Proper leader systems that work, and tippet concepts

·    Knots for all aspects—all you need to know

·    Understanding the fish, how they hear, see, and smell

·    Spotting the fish

·    Giving the proper action to your fly

·    Setting the hook—Lift Set and Strip Set

·    Playing the fish, both big and small

·    Landing and Handling Fish

·    Fishing from the boat and shore

·    Flies and fly selection

·    Basics and Tricks of Tying Flies

 

 

 In addition to the basic classes, we offer other services, including Private Instruction, Charter Bookings, and Personal Shopping Help.