CFFU: New to Fly Fishing

Quick Links: Education and Technical Services

Contact: Laurie Banks
For information on current opportunities, refer to the calendar,  newsletter, or club email messages.

New to Fly Fishing?

For the new or novice fly fishers
Learning to fly fish can take time and patience, but we at CFFU are here to help. In order for you to quickly become an independent fly fisher we recommend you take advantage of the following.

NEW MEMBER MEETING
First on your list is to attend the New Members Meeting. These are held quarterly on the second Wednesday of the month in February, May, August and November. Learn everything the club has to offer and let us know how we can meet your needs.
INTRODUCTORY CLASSES
Check the calendar for the upcoming dates.
  1. Sign up for the Fly Fishing 101 class. We will cover all the essentials: Selecting your fly rod and reel, basic knots, rigging the fly rod, choosing flies, safety, equipment and accessories. The information will be presented on two consecutive Tuesday evenings. Each class is approximately two hours long. It includes “hands- on” activities.
  2. Next is Casting 101 and Mentor Outing. This class will teach you the mechanics of casting and allow you ample time to practice this essential skill on the grass. Instructors and experienced fly casters will help you develop the process to make a closed loop cast and increase distance.. Novices will practice casting and fishing on the water. This covers additional skills such as: dealing with snags, setting the hook, stripping line, playing a fish, netting and safely releasing fish. Experienced fishermen will be there to help you.
After completing these sessions you will be well on your way to becoming an independent fly fisher.

KEEP ON LEARNING
Continue to build your skills and confidence by actively participating in a variety of opportunities to advance
your abilities. Check Technical Services for more learning opportunities. The club has so much to offer!
  • Attend the General Monthly Meetings where guest speakers inspire you with information about fishing locations and techniques.
  • Take advantage of free casting lessons before the General Meeting (April-October).
  • Sign up for the Coachman Challenge where you work with other fly fishers to master a structured set of goals.
  • Attend Socials. It’s a great place to meet people in a small, relaxing environment and explore fishing topics.
  • Come to Tech Thursdays for a variety of skill development workshops.
  • Join us on an outing. Fish alongside our experienced fly fishers at a variety of locations.