CFFU: Coachman Challenge
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Coachman Challenge

The Coachman Challenge program provides a structured set of goals for new and experienced fly fishers to achieve.

Members participating in the program must master a series of required and elective topics over the course of a year. Upon completion, a member will have a firm grasp of fly fishing fundamentals and their accomplishment will be acknowledged by the membership as a whole.
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BEGINNER LEVEL
Learning the Basics
Goal – to learn basic fly fishing techniques and be comfortable on the water including rigging or replacing gear without the assistance of others. To understand fishing ethics and general conservation practices. PDF>
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INTERMEDIATE
Improving your Skills
Goal – to advance your fly fishing skills including fishing different weight rods and using a variety of lines and techniques. PDF>
ADVANCED
Sharing Your Knowledge
Goal – show proficiency in all aspects of fly fishing and be fully comfortable fishing for multiple species and techniques. PDF>