Joe

Sounds like you've gotten a reply from someone who has taught at both but I guess if it was me, I would contact both Orvis and LLBean and tell them what you're experience is and what you were hoping to get out of a school and see what they say. At Orvis, I would contact Tom Rosebauer. You might want to also contact Joan Wulff's school and ask them the same questions. Also, ask how much does it cost and what does that cover. I would imagine transportation and boarding would be seperate. I'm 60 and it is still one of my goals to attend an Orvis school some day. My way of thinking is you're never too old to learn.

I would stay away from any fly fishing school in Minnesota though.

Dave