Introduction to Fly Fishing
Adirondack Interpretive Center
Time:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 9:00am to 2:30pm
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Saturday, May 4th – 9am – 2:30pm
This one-day workshop will introduce you to the art and science of fly fishing. A combination of indoor and outdoor instruction will focus on the basics of fly casting, gear, and technique. No equipment or experience required. Pre-registration and pre-payment of $40 fee required by May 1st.
Saturday, May 4th – 9am – 2:30pm
This one-day workshop will introduce you to the art and science of fly fishing. A combination of indoor and outdoor instruction will focus on the basics of fly casting, gear, and technique. No equipment or experience required. Pre-registration and pre-payment of $40 fee required by May 1st.
Email shample@esf.edu to register or use the following link: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8
Licensed Fishing Guide Rick Kovacs will be your instructor for this one day workshop, focusing on the basics of fly casting, gear, and technique. Just bring your lunch and willingness to learn something new or work on your skills.
Workshop Schedule
9:00 - History of fly fishing and intro to the “quiet sport”
9:30 - Tools of the Trade - Keep it Simple
10:00 - Break
10:15 - It’s all about the bugs
11:00 - Basics of casting
12:00 - Lunch (Bring your own)
12:30 - Matching the hatch
1:00 - Reading water, casting to the rise and prospecting.
1:30 - “Tight Lines”- hooking, playing, catching, and releasing
2:00 - Knot know how
9:00 - History of fly fishing and intro to the “quiet sport”
9:30 - Tools of the Trade - Keep it Simple
10:00 - Break
10:15 - It’s all about the bugs
11:00 - Basics of casting
12:00 - Lunch (Bring your own)
12:30 - Matching the hatch
1:00 - Reading water, casting to the rise and prospecting.
1:30 - “Tight Lines”- hooking, playing, catching, and releasing
2:00 - Knot know how
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