Prescott Community Center

Join this two-part class for beginners to learn the basic Fly Fishing fundamentals and techniques, to foster a lifelong appreciation for nature and angling. Whether you currently spin fish or have never fished, this course is designed to take the mystery out of fly fishing and provide you with the confidence and knowledge to start fly fishing. The first class will be an indoor presentation session to cover all the basics of getting started; including rod and reel selection, flies, show and tell, and some basic entomology with a focus on trout. The second class will be an outdoor session, where you’ll learn the basics of fly casting with some hands-on demonstration and practice. The goal of this program is to get you comfortable and excited about venturing into this popular sport, in hopes of creating a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment and wonder. Day 1 - Thursday, April 24, 7:00-9:00 PM - Prescott Classroom Day 2 - Saturday, April 26, 1:00-2:30 PM - Outside/Back Lawn The instructor will provide basic Fly Fishing equipment to participants. Participants may also bring their own rod and reel to the casting session There will be a special drawing at the end of the 2nd class, for a chance to win a box of assorted fishing flies hand picked from the instructor's personal collection! Next Class: Intro to Fly Fishing Part II: On the River where you will get to take what you learned and fly fish on a river! Here is what they are saying about Steve's Intro to Fly Fishing Class: "Excellent class. Very informative. Steve is so passionate about fly fishing that it is infectious. I think everyone in the class can’t wait to get out there and start fishing!" "The instructor, Steve was patient and above all extremely knowledgeable."