Classes and Seminars

2023 Fly Casting Classes with Sheila and Capt. Bill Hassan

2023 Winter Show Dates

Marlboro, MA Flyfishing Show
Jan 20 - Jan 22, 2023.
DEMO - "The Versatile Caster" Friday, 4:15pm and Sunday, 12 pm CLASSES - SAT, Women's Only Casting 2-4:30pm. Sunday, Beginner FlyCasting 8:30 - 11am
Check the schedule and sign up via the Flyfishing Show website!

NJ Flyfishing Show, Edison NJ
Jan 27 - 29 2023
DEMO: "The Versatile Caster" Friday 10:15am Pond 1. CLASSES: Friday. 2-4:30pm Intro to FlyCasting. Saturday 8:30 - 11:30AM Women's only FlyCasting. When I'm not teaching I'll be at the TFO Booth. .
For More info, check the schedule and sign up via the Flyfishing Show website

2023 Special Events

Malden Anglers Club
Saturday, April 15, 2023 All day.
Check with the club for more info.

2023 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 beginner's class designed to get you ready for the spring fishing season. The instructor will provide all materials and handouts; you should bring a pen and paper for notes if desired.

March 16, 2023 7-9pm
Tri-County High School, Adult Education Program

March 22, 2023 7-9pm
Keefe-Tech High School, Adult Education Program

2023 Outdoor Fly Casting Classes

We offer three levels of outdoor classes; please review the descriptions to find the class which best meets your needs. The class dates are listed below.

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, the roll cast, the basic cast, false casting, and shooting line. All fly casting equipment is provided. Students should bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain jacket, and appropriate footwear for being around water.

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.

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).

All classes meet at the shop 15 minutes before class time! Please be on time! Masks are required!

Top-quality equipment is provided for all classes, or feel free to use your own!

April 22, 2023 (Saturday) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Intro to Fly Casting

- Bears Den Fly Shop. Contact the Bears Den for details and to reserve your spot.

April 22, 2023 (Saturday) 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Distance Fly Casting

- Bears Den Fly Shop. Contact the Bears Den for details.

May 6, 2023 (Saturday) 9 AM – 12:00 PM - Introduction to Fly Casting

- Bears Den Fly Shop. Contact Scott at Bears Den for details.

May 6, 2023 (Saturday) 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Intermediate Fly Casting

- Bears Den Fly Shop. Contact Scott at Bears Den for details.

June 10, 2023 (Saturday) 9 AM – 12:00 PM - Introduction to Fly Casting

-Bears Den Fly Shop . Contact Scott at Bears Den for details.

Note: We only take eight students for these classes and they usually sell out. Reserve your spot early!

If you can't make a class, email to check private lesson availability.

The Joan Wulff School of Fly-Fishing - 2023

The Wulff School of Fly Fishing 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 28 - April 30, 2023 - Casting School
May 1 - 3, 2023 - Mid Week Instructors School
May 12 - 14, 2023 - Trout School
May 19 - 21, 2023 - Trout School
June 2 - 4, 2023 - Casting School
June 16-17, 2023 - Trout School
June 23 - 25, 2023 - Trout School

Please contact the school to register. These classes will be full, so please register early!

Feel free to e-mail me for information on these dates, or any other lesson information you may need.

[email protected]

Sheila and Joan