Intro to Fly Fishing 9am-4pm

Introduction to Fly-Fishing

This class will focus on fly casting, covering all the basic casting techniques. We will also cover the assembly, use and maintenance of the equipment; leader construction; knots and how to fish the flies. This is a comprehensive class designed to get you ready to go fly fishing.

Fly casting equipment is provided. Students should bring a hat, sunglasses ( for eye protection), sunscreen, rain jacket and appropriate footwear for being around water. Classis held rain or shine.

The class can run 9-4. Morning session will be 9-12 , lunch served 12-12:45. The afternoon session will be 1-4p. The cost is $100.

Sheila Hassan and Capt. Bill Hassan

Sheila and Bill Hassan are International Federation of Fly Fishers Master certified casting instructors. They are among a handful of couples who both hold this rating. They have traveled extensively for fishing, both freshwater and saltwater. They serve on the TFO rods and Hatch Reels Pro Staff. They teach casting seminars and private lessons throughout New England. Sheila is the director at the Wulff School of Fly Fishing, and is an IGFA world record holder for bonefish and bluefish. Sheila has published two books on casting: Fly Casting: A Systematic Approach and Starting in the Salt. Bill is a USCG Master Licensed Charter Captain. Their website is www.cast90.com .