FLY FISHING
SALTWATER SCHOOL AGENDA
- Rod/ Reel/ Line Overview
- Basic Equipment Review (non rod/reel)
- Different rods for different fish and fishing conditions
- Different lines for different fishing conditions
- Forage saltwater fish eat
- "Matching the Hatch" with fly patterns
- Matching lines and flies to various saltwater fish at varying depths
- Tides and why they are critical
- How to interpret a tide table
- Reading water
- Seasonal and daily timing for intercepting various saltwater fish
- Constructing a fishing plan
- Commonly used knots for the line and leader system
- Commonly used knots for tying on flies
- Retrieving methodologies
- Hook setting
- Playing small to large fish
- Taking photos
- Releasing fish
- Essential casts to know
We introduced Orvis' Pete Kutzer to Rhode Island Flats Fishing
FRESHWATER SCHOOL AGENDA
- Stream and Still water Entomology
- Fly Selection/ "Matching the Hatch"
- Stream and Stillwater Fishing Techniques
- Matching and Choosing Equipment
- Reading Water
- Fly Casting- Essential Casts to Know
- Knot Tying Seminar- Essential Knots
- Playing and Landing Fish
- Leaders/Tippets- Tying Your Own Leaders
- Essential Equipment and “Fluff”
- “Fishing with Guides”- Do’s and Don’ts
- Waders/Boots/Pack/Vest- Essential tools
- Wading and Drift Boat Safety
- Locating and Choosing a Guide
