Fly fishing class April 4, 2020 - Southern Tier New York

The Twin Tiers Five Rivers Chapter of Fly Fishers International is sponsoring its Annual Fly Fishing Academy on April 4th, 2020 for adults and youth 11 yrs old and up. The class provides beginners with the basic knowledge and skills to get started, and will help those familiar with the sport get a deeper and broader understanding.

Classroom topics include fly fishing equipment and its use, fly types and their usage, knot tying, reading water, basic entomology, fishing dry flies, streamers, and nymphs, catching and releasing fish. Students will develop fly casting skills through three hands on casting sessions (held indoors). Students can bring and learn on their own equipment, but are welcome to use the club's equipment.

Class fee is $90 for Adults (ages 16 and over) and $40 for Youth (ages 11-15, accompanied by a registered Adult). Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Prepaid registration is required by Fri., March 26th. Class size is limited, early registration is advised.

Contacts : Jim Walck, 570-423-1378, jwalck1@stny.rr.com, or Bill Wirz, 607-562-3506, williamwirz@yahoo.com

More information is available here: http://www.twintiersfff.org/docs/Academy2020.pdf