We currently offer the following fun and informative courses taught by the best instructors in the business.
Saltwater Fly Fishing School
5-hour School with Notes & Equipment Provided
Maybe you have never held a fly rod, but you think it looks like fun. Perhaps you qualify as a “trout bum” and have been freshwater Fly Fishing for years. Either way, you are ready to make the jump to Saltwater Fly Fishing and see what the buzz is all about.
This class is grounded in the basics and is perfect for beginners, yet is a very comprehensive class that covers everything you need to know about Fly Fishing in saltwater.
Topics Include:
Introductions
Orientation/Facilites
Overview
Expectations/Practice
History of Fly Fishing
Fresh vs. Saltwater
Florida Gamefish Species
Fish Senses
Vision
Hearing
Smell
Fly Fishing Locations
Equipment-Rods
Equipment-Reels
Equipment-Clothing
Equipment-Accessories
Line Systems Overview
Backing Types & Capacity
Fly Line Tapers & Coding
Leaders Taper/Materials
Tippet Coding
Tippet & Bite Guards
Mono vs. Fluoro
Knots -Tying Basics
Knots -Fly to Tippet
Knots -Tippet to Leader
Knots -Leader to Fly Line
Knots -Fly Line to Backing
Knots -Advanced / IGFA
Gamefish Prey & Flies
Guide Eyes- Sighting
Saltwater Tides
Guides & Directions
Saltwater Fly Casting
Casting Terminology
6 Casting Essentials
Casting Mechanics
Grip/Stance/Movement
15 Common Errors
Getting Started Casting
Saltwater Casting School
5-hour School with Notes & Equipment Provided
Pure casting fun for all skill levels. Designed by Master Casting Instructors
The casting school allows you to progress at your own pace. Whether you are learning to cast for the first time or need a speed cast, double hauled 75 feet to a rolling tarpon, this class will help you.
With our low ratio of students to instructors, you progress at your own pace and work on what you need.
Topics Include:
Introductions
Expectations
Saltwater Casting
Casting Terminology
6 Casting Essentials
Substance vs. Style
Casting Mechanics
Grip
Stance
Arm Movement
15 Most Common Errors
Getting Started
The Ribbon Dance
Horizontal Half Casts
Experimenting Essentials
Overhead Casting
False Casting
Pick-up & Lay-down
Shooting Line
Retrieving- Line Stripping
Specialty Casts
Roll Cast
Side-Arm Cast
Across Body Cast
Backhand Cast
Single Haul
Double Haul
Triple Haul
Change of Direction-Air
Change of Direction-Water
Underhand Cast
Pile / Puddle Casts
Galway/Reverse Cast
Steeple/Chimney Cast
Tuck/Tug Cast
Guide Eyes- Sighting
Serpentine Cast
Belgian/Oval/Wind Cast
Bounce Cast
Parachute Cast
Speed Casts
Bow & Arrow Cast
Reach Cast/Mend
Mending Line
Curve Casts
Curve Mends
Casting With Wind
Fighting Fish
1st Ten Seconds
Rod Angles
Drag Pressure Strip Sets
Fighting Fish
Handling & Releasing Fish
I just wanted to thank you for the great instruction given at the Casting Clinic last Saturday. I can easily say that your instruction did more to help me develop my skills than any other class or clinic I've ever attended. I really appreciate your giving of your time and skills.”
-Dave
Private Lessons
$45-$75 /hour Depending On Location & Instructor (2 hour minimum)
Pure casting fun for all skill levels. Designed by Master Casting Instructors
One-on-one instruction is the most convenient training method and it ensures success. Private lessons are often available on the water for real world skills that you can apply immediately. Many of our instructors are licensed guides and captains. Our instructors are patient, helpful, and unlike crusty old saltwater guides, our instructors will not yell at you when you blow a cast to a fish.
Topics Include: Any information from our Fly Fishing School, or our Fly Casting School. We can over anything from knots and equipment to casting. It’s your private lesson to learn what you need to know.
