Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania Fly-Fishing School / 2-Day School
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You'll cover it all at the Boiling Springs, PA Fly-Fishing School:
- Fly casting techniques
- Essential knots
- How to choose your gear and tackle
- Trout feeding habits
- Proper fly selection
- How to read water, currents, and wading safety
- How to play, land, and safely release fish
After the school students can arrange for a guided trip through TCO in Boiling Springs, PA.
Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.
Learn MoreBoth 1 & 2 Day Schools offer small class sizes – a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
1-Day Fly-Fishing School Overview
- Introduction to gear: line, rod and reel
- Presentation of the Orvis Progressive Method to Fly Casting
- Demonstrations on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting
- Practice time and hands-on casting instruction by some of the best instructors in the industry
- Seminars on fly selection, handling fish and landing fish
- Knot tying discussion and practice
- Catered lunch and time to chat with classmates
- Special offers on Orvis gear
2-Day Fly-Fishing School Overview
- 2-Day programs include recording and video analysis of each student's cast
- Introduction to gear: line, rod and reel, additional equipment and accessories
- Demonstrations on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting
- Study and practice the double haul
- Practice time and hands-on casting instruction by some of the best instructors in the industry
- Dive deeper into seminars on fly selection, how to fish different types of flies, handling fish, landing fish and additional discussion of entomology
- Knot tying discussion and practice
- Introduction to wading safety, planning trips with guides and Orvis-Endorsed network
- Practice session on the water with instructors (offered at most locations)
- Catered lunch and time to chat with classmates
- Special offers on Orvis gear
If you want to learn more, please reach out to the Schools Team and request the specific itinerary for your chosen Orvis School location.
2-Day School | ||
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April 2023 | 4-5 | Tuesday/Wednesday |
11-12 | Tuesday/Wednesday | |
22-23 | Saturday/Sunday | |
May 2023 | 2-3 | Tuesday/Wednesday |
23-24 | Tuesday/Wednesday | |
June 2023 | 6-7 | Tuesday/Wednesday |
20-21 | Tuesday/Wednesday | |
24-25 | Saturday/Sunday | |
July 2023 | 11-12 | Tuesday/Wednesday |
August 2023 | 12-13 | Saturday/Sunday |
22-23 | Tuesday/Wednesday (CLOSED) | |
29-30 | Tuesday/Wednesday | |
September 2023 | 2-3 | Saturday/Sunday |
5-6 | Tuesday/Wednesday | |
23-24 | Saturday/Sunday | |
October 2023 | 10-11 | Tuesday/Wednesday |
14-15 | Saturday/Sunday | |
17-18 | Tuesday/Wednesday |
Please contact Allenberry Resort for lodging and reservations:
Allenberry Resort
1559 Boiling Springs Road
Boiling Springs, PA, 17007
717-258-3211
Allenberry.com
Please mention you will be attending the Orvis Fly-Fishing School.
Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If the reservation is cancelled 60+ days from your school date, Orvis will offer a full refund back the original method of payment, or the reservation can be transferred to another available school. If the reservation is cancelled 30-60 days from the date of the school, the customer will have a choice between a refund of 50% or transferring the reservation to another available school. On cancellations 29 days or less there is no refund and no transfer. There will be no refund extended to students who do not attend their scheduled school and do not notify the school within the timeframes listed in this policy. Any reservation that has been transferred to a different date cannot be later cancelled without 100% payment penalty.
For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
Question: When is the best time to go?
Answer - There is no “best time” per se. The school season is during the nicest part of the year weather-wise. Chances for warm weather increase as the season goes on.
Question: When does the school start and end? What will we be doing during the day? How long will we be fishing?
Answer - Refer to the school itinerary for the schedule.
Question: What is included in the price of the school?
Answer - Use of Orvis fly rods/reels, leaders, flies, and where necessary waders, and vests.
Question: Is lodging included?
Answer - No. Lodging arrangements are made separately by the students.
Question: Are meals included?
Answer - Lunch is the only meal included in the school tuition price.
Question: Where can I stay?
Answer - At the hosts' lodging, or nearby lodging of your choice.
Question: How many people will be in the class?
Answer - That depends on the school. The maximum number of students is eight, always with a ratio of one instructor for every four students.
Question: Do we stop the school because of weather?
Answer - No.
Question: How much time is spent in the classroom vs. casting and fishing?
Answer - See school itinerary.
Question: Can you bring your own equipment?
Answer - Yes.
Question: Is this class for intermediate anglers?
Answer - Yes. In casting, we adjust our instruction to the individual student's level.
Question: How old do my children have to be to join me in this fishing school?
Answer - All schools we recommend 12 years of age to start.
Question: What is the cancellation policy?
Answer - If the reservation is cancelled 60+ days from your school date, Orvis will offer a full refund back the original method of payment, or the reservation can be transferred to another available school. If the reservation is cancelled 30-60 days from the date of the school, the customer will have a choice between a refund of 50% or transferring the reservation to another available school. On cancellations 29 days or less there is no refund and no transfer. There will be no refund extended to students who do not attend their scheduled school and do not notify the school within the timeframes listed in this policy. Any reservation that has been transferred to a different date cannot be later cancelled without 100% payment penalty.
Question: What other recreation is available near the school?
Answer - See information on specific school page.
Question: Will I be able to attend the same class as my son/wife/etc, even though I am an intermediate and they are a beginner?
Answer - Yes. In casting, we adjust our instruction to the individual student's level.
Question: Are there opportunities for guided fishing afterwards?
Answer - Yes. See information on specific school page, school itinerary or inquire directly to your fly fishing school instructor.