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2-Day Beginner Fly Fishing Course

This 2 Day Course, lead by Cinda Howard, is perfect to learn everything you need to know to start catching fish on a fly rod. We have made arrangements for participants to book cabins on site at The Ranch at South Fork or you may arrange alternative lodging. Feel free to bring non-school members for your stay over Memorial Day Weekend! Please Note: Non-registered guests at The Ranch at South Fork will be asked to not interfere with the school however can enjoy the property waters!

All stays will be from September 6-9 | 3 Night Stay

When registering for the 2-Day Beginner Fly Fishing School in the White Mountains, AZ, lunch will be included for school participants. All other meals and lodging are not included.

2-Day School Curriculum

Day 1

8:00 a.m. – Meet and Greet

8:15 a.m. – Talk about gear needed for fly fishing

8:45- Fly lines, leaders and tippets

9:45 a.m. – Knot tying

10:45 a.m. – Casting instruction- learn pick up and lay down, false casting, stripping line

12:00 p.m. – Lunch (Provided)

1:00 p.m. – Casting Instruction- roll cast

1:30 p.m. – Hooking and Landing fish on a fly rod

2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Fish the ponds on the property with guides (with an emphasis on how to catch a fish!)

Day 2

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Spend the entire day fishing the stream with licensed guides. you will learn how to read water, line control, casting in tight situations, all while working the stream.

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