Classes and Seminars

2024 Fly Casting Classes with Sheila and Capt. Bill Hassan

2024 Winter Show Dates

Marlboro, MA Flyfishing Show
Jan 5 - Jan 7, 2024.
I will be doing Casting Demo's and teaching classes at the show. Sign up via the Flyfishing Show website!

(Class fee includes the show admission!)

INDOOR CLASSES: Friday 2-4:30 - Beyond the Basics (SOLD OUT!)
Sat - Women's Only Casting - 2-4:30
Sunday 8:30-11 Beyond the Basics

DEMO's - Friday 11am and Sunday 12pm. "Casting Efficiency"
AUTHORS BOOTH - TBA. Check Show Schedule

NJ Flyfishing Show, Edison NJ
Jan 26 - 28 2024
Casting Demo's and classes at the show. 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

2024 Special Events

Malden Anglers Club
Saturday, April 20, 2024 All day.
Check with the club for more info.

Marshfield Rod and Gun Club

Sunday May 5, 2024 AM and PM classes. Check with the club for more details!

2024 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.

Tri-County High School, Adult Education Program

Thursday March 21, 2024 7-9pm

Keefe-Tech High School, Adult Education Program

Thursday March 14, 2024 7-9pm

2024 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 scheduled class time! Please be on time!

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

April 27, 2024 (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 27, 2024 (Saturday) 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Distance Fly Casting

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

May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 9 AM – 12:00 PM - Introduction to Fly Casting

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

May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Intermediate Fly Casting - Bears Den Fly Shop.

June 1, 2024 (Saturday) 9 AM – 12:00 PM - Introduction to Fly Casting, Bears Den
June 1, 2024 (Saturday) 1:30 - 4:30 PM - Intermediate Fly Casting, Bears Den

June 15, 2024 (Saturday) 9 AM – 12:00 PM - Introduction to Fly Casting

-Bears Den Fly Shop . Contact the 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 - 2024

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:

The Wulff School is taking a year off, but is available for private group classes.

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.

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Sheila and Joan