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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March 21-25, 2021 (SOLD OUT)
November 7-11, 2021 (SOLD OUT)
The Orvis Fly-Fishing school at Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, New York, includes lodging, meals and guided fishing.
Great Lakes steelhead fishing can go from challenging to incredibly rewarding in the time it takes to make a perfect swing or a drag-free drift. Orvis instructors and the expert guides at Tailwater Lodge in Altmar will help you gain the skills to optimize your time on the water.
Join Orvis casting instructor Peter Kutzer and learn both single-handed and two-handed techniques to pursue one of the most prized catches in the fly-fishing world. Using Orvis's progressive method to teaching fly casting, you will learn the skills needed for pursuing steelhead in any situation. Pete has taught thousands of people how to cast with an emphasis on making the cast easy. With the great guides and instructors at Tailwater Lodge, and the Salmon River right out your lodge door, you will be on the fast track to becoming a steelhead angler.
At the Tailwater Lodge, you'll enjoy the best accommodations anywhere on the river, while enjoying some of the best fishing during the day. After a day on the river, a luxurious guest room awaits, and you'll appreciate the gourmet comfort food served in the Tailwater Restaurant, where rustic atmosphere meets metropolitan flair.
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
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
Itinerary
Arrival Day
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 4:00 | Guest register at Tailwater Lodge |
| 6:30 | Dinner followed by an introduction to the class program |
Day One
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 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 Two
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 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 Three
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 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 |
Departure Day
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 8:00 | Guests depart |
Dates
| March 2021 | ||
| November 2021 | ||
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