Asheville, North Carolina Fly Fishing School
Learn to fly fish at our North Carolina fly fishing school.
Details
You'll cover it all at the Asheville, North Carolina Fly Fishing School:
- Fly casting techniques
- Essential fly fishing knots
- How to choose your gear and tackle
- Stream entomolgy (the science of insects)
- Proper fly selection
- How to read water and currents
- How to play, land, and safely release fish
For more information about Orvis Fly Fishing Schools, call 866-531-6213
Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If you cancel your reservation outside of 30 days from your school date, Orvis will issue a refund back to your original method of payment. Cancellations within 30 days from your school date are subject to a 20% cancellation fee, and a refund will be issued in the form of an Orvis Gift Card. Orvis Gift Cards never expire and can be used to book your next school reservation or to purchase other Orvis product. School transfers are based on availability and can be done at any time (cancellation fees do not apply). Students that do not attend their scheduled school and do not notify the school reservation department will be charged in full.
For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
Itinerary
DAY ONE
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 9:00 | Registration at the Outdoor Adventure Center. |
| 9:30 | Introductions and discussion of class program. |
| 9:45 | Classroom presentation - lines, rods, and reels.Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part One: Basic casting stroke. |
| 10:45 | Report to casting pond for demonstration of the basic cast; students casting. |
| Noon | Lunch (catered). |
| 1:00 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part Two: Shooting line, false casting, and roll casting. |
| 1:15 | Report to casting pond for demonstration on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting; students casting. Videotaping of students. |
| 2:30 | Classroom presentation - knot-tying seminar. Discussion on leaders; hands-on knot tying. |
| 4:00 | Classroom presentation - equipment and accessories. |
| 4:30 | End of first day. |
DAY TWO
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 8:30 | Classroom presentation—Entomology, fly selection, and how to fish flies. Tips on how to handle, photograph, and release fish. |
| 9:30 | Demonstration on hook-setting and fish-fighting techniques. |
| 9:45 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part Three: The double haul. |
| 10:45 | Report to Lagoon for demonstration on the double haul; fishing in still water; students casting and fishing. |
| Noon | Lunch (catered). |
| 1:00 | Orvis-endorsed fishing trips, and tips on fishing with guides. Discussion on wading safety. |
| 1:30 | French Broad River trip; talk on reading water. Demonstration on fishing flies in moving water, students fishing. |
| 3:30 | Return to classroom for closing statements and graduation certificates. |
| 4:00 | End of school. |
One Day School Itinerary
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 9:00 | Student registration at the Outdoor Adventure Center. |
| 9:30 | Introduction and discussion of class program. |
| 9:45 | Classroom presentation – The Orvis Progressive Method to Fly Casting video. |
| 10:00 | Report to casting area for demonstration on the basic casting stroke; students casting. |
| 11:00 | Classroom presentation – Tackle and flies. |
| Noon | Lunch (catered to school.) |
| 1:00 | Report to casting area for demonstration on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting; students casting. |
| 2:00 | Classroom presentation – Knot tying seminar. Discussion on leaders, hands-on knot tying. |
| 2:30 | River or lake fishing trip – Demonstration on hook-setting and fish fighting techniques. Demonstration on fishing flies. Students fishing and practice casting. |
| 3:45 | Return to classroom for closing statements, and graduation certificates. |
| 4:00 | End of School. |
2-Day Dates
| April 2019 | 6-7 | Saturday-Sunday (2 SPOTS LEFT) |
| May 2019 | ||
| June 2019 | ||
| 29-30 | Saturday-Sunday | |
| July 2019 | 8-9 | Monday-Tuesday |
| August 2019 | 3-4 | Saturday-Sunday |
| Aug.-Sept. 2019 | 31-1 | Saturday-Sunday (1 SPOT LEFT) |
| October 2019 | 26-27 | Saturday-Sunday |
1-Day Dates
| August 2019 | 16 | Friday |
| September 2019 | 27 | Friday |
| October 2019 | 11 | Friday |
Lodging
Please contact The Inn on Biltmore Estate for lodging and reservations:
The Inn on Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Road
Asheville, NC 28803
www.biltmore.com
1-800-411-2529 (Monday-Friday - 8:30am - 5pm)
Please mention you will be attending the Orvis Fly Fishing School.
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