Orvis Steelhead School at Tailwater Lodge Altmar, NY
Enjoy steelhead fly-fishing school with Orvis experts at Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, NY.
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The Orvis Steelhead Fly-Fishing School at Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, New York, includes lodging, meals and guided fishing.
November 5-9, 2023
Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If you must cancel your trip, refund fees are based on the cancellation date, as follows:
- +90 days prior to trip - Full refund
- 60-90 days prior to trip - 50% of trip cost
- 59 days or less to trip - 100% of trip cost
- No transfers.
Cancellation fees cannot be waived for any reason, including health, business or personal emergencies, or weather. We strongly urge you to purchase trip insurance, by clicking here.
For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
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Learn MoreArrival Day | |
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4:00 | Guest register at Tailwater Lodge. |
6:30 | Dinner followed by an introduction to the class program. |
Day Two | |
8:00 | Breakfast. |
9:00 | Learn how to cast a single and double handed rod, pick up and lay down line, and roll cast. |
10:00 | Discussion on lines, rods, reels, and basic equipment for steelhead. |
10:45 | Perfecting your cast, videotape students casting. |
Noon | Lunch. |
1:00 | Discussion on reading water, choosing flies. |
2:00 | Video analysis of student casting. |
4:00 | Step three in the casting progression - shooting & mending line. Students fishing. |
5:00 | End of first day. |
6:00 | Dinner. |
Day Three | |
8:00 | Breakfast. |
9:00 | Full day guided trip. |
Noon | Streamside lunch. |
4:00 | End of the day, anglers return to lodge.. |
6:30 | Dinner. |
Day Four | |
8:00 | Breakfast. |
9:00 | Full day guided trip. |
Noon | Streamside lunch. |
4:00 | End of the day, anglers return to lodge.. |
6:30 | Dinner. |
Day Five | |
8:00 | Guests depart. |
November 2023 | 5-9 | Sunday-Thursday |