FLY FISHING CLASSES presented by the CT Fly Fisherman's Assoc. Six sessions: 4 classroom sessions on Thursday evenings plus 2 on-water sessions on Saturday mornings. Cost for entire course is $50 per adult ($40 for CFFA members) and $30 for kids 16 & younger which includes one parent for free. Must register by contacting Peter Naples at 860-620-2317.
Classroom sessions held at East Hartford Cabela's, in the 2nd floor conference room near deli.
March 5th. Class 1. Fly Rods, Lines, & Reels Why Fly Casting is Different: Lines and Line Weights: Classification of Line Weights, Types of Fly Lines: Fly Rods: Design, Function, Action, Material.: Fly Reels.
March 12th. Class 2. Characteristics of Trout and Diet of Stream Trout
Many fish can be taken on the Fly. ID Most Common Trout in the East. Trout Survival: Needs,
Characteristics, Diet. Aquatic Insects: Mayflies, Caddis flies, Stone flies.
March 19th. Class 3. Stream Tactics
Location: Rise Types: Approach: Water Types: Pools, Reach, Pocket. Factors Determining Fly Selection: Streamers and Buck tail, Wet and Nymphs, Dry.
March 26th. Class 4. Leaders and Knots
Basic Advice on Tying Knots ( It is important not only to select the right knot for a particular job but to tie it properly. Poorly Tied knots will mean lost fish and aggravation.) Backing to Reel: Backing to Fly Line: Fly Line to Leader: Leader to Tippet: Tippet to Fly
TBD. Class 5. Outside Casting Instruction
The Freshwater Fly Casting lessons will held at a pond in East Hartford.
TBD. Class 6. On-the-Water Instructions
Freshwater Stream Instruction is held on the Willimantic River.
Note: There are no makeup dates for classes missed unless we need to postpone a class because of weather. In that case we would reschedule the class.
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Classroom sessions held at East Hartford Cabela's, in the 2nd floor conference room near deli.
March 5th. Class 1. Fly Rods, Lines, & Reels Why Fly Casting is Different: Lines and Line Weights: Classification of Line Weights, Types of Fly Lines: Fly Rods: Design, Function, Action, Material.: Fly Reels.
March 12th. Class 2. Characteristics of Trout and Diet of Stream Trout
Many fish can be taken on the Fly. ID Most Common Trout in the East. Trout Survival: Needs,
Characteristics, Diet. Aquatic Insects: Mayflies, Caddis flies, Stone flies.
March 19th. Class 3. Stream Tactics
Location: Rise Types: Approach: Water Types: Pools, Reach, Pocket. Factors Determining Fly Selection: Streamers and Buck tail, Wet and Nymphs, Dry.
March 26th. Class 4. Leaders and Knots
Basic Advice on Tying Knots ( It is important not only to select the right knot for a particular job but to tie it properly. Poorly Tied knots will mean lost fish and aggravation.) Backing to Reel: Backing to Fly Line: Fly Line to Leader: Leader to Tippet: Tippet to Fly
TBD. Class 5. Outside Casting Instruction
The Freshwater Fly Casting lessons will held at a pond in East Hartford.
TBD. Class 6. On-the-Water Instructions
Freshwater Stream Instruction is held on the Willimantic River.
Note: There are no makeup dates for classes missed unless we need to postpone a class because of weather. In that case we would reschedule the class.
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