All inclusive Fly Fishing School 2011
May 13, 14, & 15, 2011
Do Trout still elude you?
Entering the fly fishing realm can sometimes throw a beginner into a spiral destined for disaster where they finally call it quits. Let us help you cut the learning curve. Come join us for a weekend Fly fishing School on the scenic Casselman River in Western Maryland.
Why the Casselman River?
The Casselman has easy wading and a varied shoreline made for open casting with medium to heavy canopied foliage creating moderate to difficult casting. The water make up has deep runs, small to medium size riffles, flats, and deep pools. The diverse situations creates a great place to have a school able to introduce the student to the many types of situations they will encounter and giving us the ability to address the problems they may have as we progress through the school.
Under cut banks and overhanging foliage and the infamous trees that we manage to snag! Join us and learn a few tips from a guides perspective on how to overcome these obstacles.
Lodging & Meals
The school is held at the Meshach Browning cabins on the River. We reserve the entire grounds exclusively for the school. All meals are provided. Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks & Water available throughout your stay. Alcoholic Beverages are permitted (BYOB). Smoking is prohibited in the cabins and lodges.
What will the School Cover?
Two of my patterns matching the Golden Stone. There are many ways to tie a pattern with varying levels of difficulty. These examples of the golden stone shown are only two of the various adaptations for this pattern. Saturday evening we will first identify the bugs that were collected during the day. We will then tie a few flies to allow the students to understand how to incorporate different materials to get a close match to the bugs found in any water shed they encounter. As far as advancing in their skill level of tying, this will come in time. Practice makes perfect!
Registration / Payment Terms
Cost for the course per student including lodging, meals, tying class, fly rods & flies: $ 475.00
ONLY 9 SPOTS AVAILABLE
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Everyone must fill out the printable registration form and submit, regardless of form of payment. Fill out the form and either mail it to the address below or email it by clicking the "Submit" button found on the form. If you are paying by check or money order please mail your deposit to:
Mark Defrank
702 Duck Hollow Rd. Ext.
Uniontown, PA 15401
$100.00 deposit (non refundable unless canceled due to weather) will reserve your spot for the school. The remaining balance is due upon check in (cash only if paying on check in day).
DON'T forget, You will have a day left on your permit. Guides are available Monday for anyone opting to stay an extra day for a guided trip.
If you are interested or have any questions contact Mark by phone at 724-317-8582 or by e-mail at mark@defranksflies.com.
What will you need?
- 3 Day Maryland Fishing Permit (start date on Saturday May 14, 2011)
- Waders
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Rain Coat
- Hat
- Fleece or equivalent for cool weather
- Sun Block
- Insect Repellant
- Personal Fly Rod 4 or 5 wt preferred (optional)
- Personal Flies (optional)
- Extra Pillow, Blanket or Towel (optional)