* 2010 Fly Casting Classes and Seminars *
Updated: 2/23/2010
Notes:
Look for us at the winter fly fishing shows! Make sure to drop by the booth and say hi!
The 2010 seminar and class schedule is posted below. You can sign up for any of these classes by contacting the sponsor.
Be sure to say hello at the shows.
Long casts, tight loops, and tight lines.
Bill & Sheila
2010 Show Dates
Jan. 22-24 Somerset NJ Flyfishing show. When we're not testing for the FFF we'll be at the Winston booth.
Feb. 20 We will have a table at the Bears Den Fly Fishing Expo in Taunton. This is a great way to spend the day and it gets better every year! Be sure to mark this one down. Sheila will be doing a casting demo.
Special Events
We will be doing some powerpoint presentations at various clubs and shops this winter. Check here for the latest info!
2010 Winter Indoor Classes: Introduction to the Sport of Fly-Fishing
This indoor class will cover the basics of how to get started in fly-fishing. You will learn about the equipment, including rods, reels, lines, waders and other gear; learn the differences between fresh and saltwater fly-fishing; basic knot tying; fly selection; fishing conservation; as well as beginning fly-casting with an indoor practice rod. This is a fast-paced class designed to get you ready for the spring fishing season. Instructor will provide all materials and handouts, you should bring a pen and paper for notes if desired.
March 18 (Thursday) - 7:00 - 9:00pm Franklin, MA Tri- County School. Adult Education Dept.
March 23 (Tuesday) - 6:30 - 8:30pm Framingham, MA Keefe-Tech . Continuing Education.
March 25 (Thursday) 7:00 - 9:00pm Franklin, MA Franklin Adult Community Education
Outdoor Fly-Casting Classes Spring 2010:
We offer three levels of outdoor classes; please review the descriptions to find the class which best meets your needs. Class dates are listed below.
Introduction to Fly-Casting
This outdoor class will focus on developing the fundamentals of good fly-casting, the most important skill for successful fly-fishing. It will cover the assembly, use and maintenance of the equipment. All fly-casting equipment is provided. Students should bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain jacket and appropriate footwear for being around water.
Intermediate Fly-Casting
This class is the next step in your development, and takes your casting to the next level. Topics include casting efficiency, handling windy conditions, learning the double haul and more. Students should bring their own gear, 5-10 wt rod with a matching weight forward floating line.
Distance Fly-Casting
This class is geared to the saltwater fly-fisherman, looking to increase the distance of their average cast. Distance seminars will cover the essential elements of distance casting: proper loading and unloading of the fly rod, forming tight loops, lengthening the casting stroke with drift and the double haul. Students should bring their own gear, 7-10 wt rod with a matching weight forward floating line is ideal (no sinking lines please).
Outdoor Class Dates, 2010
April 11 (Sunday) 9am -12:00pm - Introduction to Fly-Casting
Natick Outdoor Store. Contact Vinny in the Flyfishing dept to sign up.
April 17 (Saturday) 9am -12:00pm - Introduction to Fly-Casting
April 17 (Saturday) 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Distance Fly-Casting
Bears Den Fly Shop. Contact Scott at Bears Den for details and to reserve your spot.
April 18 (Sunday) 10am - 1pm - Introduction to Fly Casting
April 18 (Sunday) 2pm-5:00pm - Distance Fly-Casting
April 23-25 (Friday - Sunday). Sheila will be teaching at the IWFF National Convention in Charleston, SC.
May 8 (Saturday) 9 - Noon - Introduction to Fly-Casting - Women Only!
with Sheila M. Hassan. Bears Den Fly Shop. Contact Scott at Bears Den for details. (Always a sell out, this is a great way to introduce yourself, or a friend to Flyfishing).
May 8 (Saturday) 1:30 - 4:30 pm - Intermediate Fly-Casting...beyond the basics
June 12 (Saturday) 9am -12:00pm - Introduction to Fly-Casting
June 13 (Sunday) 9 - Noon - Intermediate Fly-Casting...beyond the basics
River and Riptides Anglers. Coventry, RI. Contact Dave at the shop for details.
June 13 (Sunday) 1:30 - 4:30 pm - Distance Fly Casting
River and Riptides Anglers. Coventry, RI . Contact Dave at the shop for details.
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Even though the schedule looks busy, I do set aside time each week for private lessons. Give me a call and we can work out a time that fits into your week.
The Wulff School of Fly-Fishing -2010
The Wulff School of Flyfishing is located in Lew Beach, New York. For more information and to reserve your place, please contact the school directly. I am the chief instructor/program director, and will be teaching at the school on the following weekends:
April 30 - May 2 Casting School
May 3 - 5 Mid week Instructor School
May 14 - 16 Trout School
May 21 - 23 Casting School
June 4 - 6 Trout School
June 18 - 20 Advanced Casting School
June 25 - 27 Trout School
Sept 17 - 19 Trout School
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Feel free to call or e-mail me for information these dates, or any other lesson information you may need.
617-759-8627