Half-Day Warmwater Fly Fishing Lesson

This class is our most popular fishing offering, combining professional casting instruction with a chance to actually catch some fish!  If you've always wanted to learn how to fly cast or maybe you're wondering if fly fishing is the sport for you, this is the perfect course to answer all your questions.  This course is generally held at private ponds and public lakes, open to specific requests.

 

Individual Cost: $90      2 Person: $ Call for Rate

 

General 3 Hour Course Outline

Fly Casting Physics and Mechanics

Basic Overhead Cast

Roll Cast and Mends

Stripping, Setting, & Landing

Fly Pattern Types and Selection

Terminal Knots & Rigging

FISHING!

SCHEDULED GROUP CLASSES FOR 2015

Schedule updated every week based on demand. (2/6/15)
NC Fishing License generally NOT required.

Sun. March 8th, 2:00pm: McLeansville, NC - Open
Sat. March 21st, 1:00pm: TBA - 3 spots

Classes are generally scheduled at times and locations which will yield the most positive results.

*Blended trout/smallmouth classes do not follow the typical warmwater outline.  Some wading generally required and locations vary considerably.


2013 Schedule 
Thur. June 19th, 5:30pm: Rocky Point, NC - 2 spots
Fri. June 28th, 5:30pm:  Liberty - 4 spots
Sat. June 29th, 8:00am: Liberty - 4 spots
Sat. June 29th, 5:30pm: McLeansville - 4 spots

Sat. Sept. 7th, 9:00am - McLeansville

Sat. Sept. 7th, 3:00pm - McLeansville

Sat. Sept. 21st, 9:00am - Beaver Pond Sporting Club

(This class is in Snow Camp, followed by optional clay shooting)

Sat. Sept. 21st, 3:00pm - Liberty

Sat. Sept. 21st, 7:00pm - Fly Tying Class at Off the Vine

Sun. September 22nd, TBA - (based on demand)

September 29th, TBA (based on demand - we may also offer an intermediate class this day).

October 5th, TBA (based on demand)

*November 9th, 9am - Trout Clinic @ Stone Mtn. S.P. (camping available)

WHAT YOU NEED:

We will have rods & reels available for all classes.  You are certainly welcome to bring your own equipment if you have it and we'll help set it up for you.  We strongly encourage you NOT to purchase a fly rod before taking the class as you will learn a great deal about actions, rod weights, lengths, and optional accessories from the class. However, if you already own equipment, it is helpful to bring it.


In general, bring the following:

-Outdoor clothing and hiking shoes.

-Sunglasses (preferably polarized).

-Water and Snacks

-Brimmed Hat

Customer Feedback

"Brandon, of Wing & Fly Co., was great at teaching techniques of fly-fishing. He gave us a chance at using our skills in a farm pond, which was loads of fun. We definitely plan to contact Wing & Fly again." -April 2012

 

"Brandon was very professional, and a very good teacher. I've already recommended this business to friends on facebook. We hope to return for more lessons soon!" -May 2012

 

"Brandon was very knowledgeable, professional and helpful, I would highly recommend it and plan on doing it again." June 2012

 

"Thank you for a really great day. We really enjoyed your lesson and guidance!  We are 'hooked'! " - Mike & Lisa K.