Maine Fly Fishing Instruction

Over the years I have taught many individuals the art of fly-fishing. It's one of the most rewarding parts of my job. Many of my regular clients today, are people that fly-fished with me for the first time.

Unlike the fly-fishing schools , where individuals are taught as a group, and the group is taught casting, knot tying, fly tying, stream-side strategies, fish-food identification, gear selection, etc.  I instruct 1 or 2 people at a time. I spend an hour or two  teaching casting techniques and then we go fishing. Although all of the topics discussed at these schools are important, I have found that until you are able to cast and catch a fish, these topics only add confusion and make fly-fishing seem more difficult to learn than it really is.  Your guide will tie the knots and find the right fly to use. You can learn these techniques from your guide while you fish. There is no school that can make you an expert fly-fisher in a few days. Time spent on the water and experience is what will make you an expert. I have been fly-fishing for over 40 years and I learn something new every day I spend on the water. In my opinion, that’s what makes this great sport so much fun.

Anyone can learn to fly-fish. Persons over age 12 can learn the art of fly-fishing rather easily, individuals under age 12 usually have a more difficult time, but with the right equipment, even they can learn to some degree. This makes fly-fishing a great family sport. Many of my clients are fathers and sons, husband and wives, and we now see  entire families fishing together.

If you have thought about becoming a fly-fisher, and have been discouraged by articles that make this sport sound difficult to learn,  fly-fishing is no where near as difficult as some individuals would have you believe. It’s a sport that is gaining in popularity every year, so what are you waiting for?

Our rates for fly-fishing instruction are the same as our fishing rates.  Fly-fishing is taught at the same traditional sporting camps that we normally book our clients into. I would recommend a trip of at least 3 days, or longer.

Join us in the North Maine Woods and experience the best native Brook trout fishing in the U.S.

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