Introduction to Fly Fishing

Saturday, May 3rd – 9am – 2:30pm

This one-day workshop will introduce you to the art and science of fly fishing. A combination of indoor and outdoor instruction will focus on the basics of fly casting, gear, and technique. No equipment or experience required. Registration and pre-payment of $40 fee required by April 28th. Email shample@esf.edu to register or use the following link: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

Licensed Fishing Guide Rick Kovacs will be your instructor for this one-day workshop, focusing on the basics of fly casting, gear, and technique. Just bring your lunch and willingness to learn something new or work on your skills.

Workshop Schedule

9:00 - History of fly fishing and intro to the “quiet sport”

9:30 - Tools of the Trade - Keep it Simple

10:00 - Break

10:15 - It’s all about the bugs

11:00 - Basics of casting

12:00 - Lunch (Bring your own)

12:30 - Matching the hatch

1:00 - Reading water, casting to the rise and prospecting.

1:30 - “Tight Lines”- hooking, playing, catching, and releasing

2:00 - Knot know how