GCFF Introduction to Fly Fishing

The class is designed to meet the needs of fly fishing anglers who have not yet been adequately exposed to the fundamentals of fly fishing or anyone wanting to improve their fly fishing abilities.

All GCFF members as well as the public (children aged 12 and older please), are welcome to participate.
 
The general public who want to take the classes can do so for a fee that includes club membership should they choose to become a club member. 

See class prices below. 

The course includes a Class Syllabus, Handouts, and Access to the Presentation Modules. The fees cover the costs of providing this instruction as well as other fly fishing classes and clinics.

The Introduction to Fly Fishing Class - Approximately 30 hours

• Classroom sessions
  Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th; 9am to 4pm;  12 hours

• Fly Casting Instruction on the Grass
  Saturday, May 9th - 10am to 1:00pm;  3 hours

• On the Water Instruction
  Saturday, May 23rd - Time TBD;  6 hours

• Fly fishing event for class members
  Date and time TBD;  6 hours

Two classroom sessions will take place at the BriarPatch Coop Community Room. 

Fly Casting instruction will take place utilizing the GCFF’s Fly Casting Skills Development (FCSD) program. The students will start with the Foundation Level and then proceed to fly casting instruction using the FCSD’s fly casting lanes.

On-the-Water Clinic –  The GCFF fly fishing mentors team will provide coaching and instruction for the on-the-water clinic.

A fishing opportunity will be scheduled for the class. The students will have the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned. The class will offer fishing at a local fishery.