Beginner Fly Fishing Classes - Learn the ins and outs of fly fishing from casting to line choice, safety and life cycle of insects as well as selecting appropriate fly fishing gear. Four Classroom instruction sessions as well as two days on the water. One casting session at a local pond and one river instruction session on the river with experienced instructor.
Dates: Classroom at Cabela's as above - March 7,14,21,28, 2023.
Casting Day on the water at P & F Pond in East Hartford. Saturday, April 22, 2023
On the River Fly Fishing Session, Willimantic River, Saturday May 6, 2023
Topics will include: Fly rods, reels and lines; Tippets and leaders; Characteristics of trout and diet of Trout; Reading fast, slow water, large and small stream tactics; Safety, wading and choosing appropriate fly fishing equipment without breaking your budget. Actual on water instruction with experienced fly fisherpersons.
Costs: Applies to Fly Tying Class and Fly Fishing Class. Covers all materials, vises, and instructors.
Adult non-member - $50.00; Adult CFFA member - $40.00;
Youths 16 and under -$30.00; Adults who attend with paid youth may take course at no cost.
Non-members will receive free one year membership to CFFA with each paid class.
Contact: Pete Naples at
