Spend a day learning the basics of fly fishing with our professional fly fishing instructors. These schools are a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on practice capped off with the opportunity to catch and land your first fish on a fly. This is a great way to “get your feet wet” in the sport of fly fishing without having to make a huge investment in gear.
Plan to arrive at the location (map and details provided) at 9:00 a.m. Topics covered will be basic equipment, knots and leaders, rigging, basic fishing technique, basic fly casting, basic entomology and fly selection and of course the fishing! You should plan on the day lasting until around 5:00 p.m. See the Calendar page of this website for scheduled schools. Scheduled dates are also listed below for online registration.
Prerequisites: None. This class is designed for complete beginners or someone just getting into fly fishing who wants to jump start their learning process.
These classes are held at Briarwood Sporting Club near Bellefontaine, Ohio and Sunnybrook Trout Club near Sandusky, Ohio. Two of the premier fishing destinations in the Midwest!!!
***All equipment and flies can and will be provided if needed. Just let us know!
Recommended Gear (if you want to bring your own):
• 4, 5 or 6wt fly rod and reel & matching fly line.
• 9 foot 4X leader(s)
• Selection of tippet material 3X-5X (at least 4X)
• Fly floatant, split-shot, strike indicators.
• Fishing Vest (optional)
• Polarized sunglasses (Glasses are required for safety.)
• Line clipper/nipper
• Hemostats/Forceps
• Hat or cap
• A sampling of flies including nymphs, dried flies and streamers.
• Pen/Pencil & Note Paper
• Folding Camp Chair (optional)
Additional Information
This is a school targeted towards education and not a fishing trip. No waders are required and it is recommended that you pack a lunch.
*Minimum Age: 12 years. Students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian - who is also attending the class or if not attending a $75.00 club fee must be paid. Always happy to discuss and work with folks though as the youngsters are very important to us! Give us a call if any questions.
2023 Dates:
Sunday, May 21st- at Sunnybrook Trout Club- Register Here
Sunday, June 25th- at Sunnybrook Trout Club- Register Here
Sunday, July 23rd- "Warmwater School" at Briarwood Sporting Club- Register Here
Sunday, August 27th- at Sunnybrook Trout Club- Register Here
Sunday, September 16th- at Briarwood Sporting Club- Register Here
Sunday, October 22nd- at Sunnybrook Trout Club- Register Here
Saturday, October 28th- at Briarwood Sporting Club- Register Here
1-Day not enough? We also offer several 2-Day Schools throughout the season. See our website for details and pricing.
As always, feel free to give us a call if any questions about these schools or any of the other classes that we offer.
833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-451-0363
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