Cape Cod, Massachusetts Fly Fishing School

Q&A

Question: When is the best time to go?
Answer – Due to the Inn’s location and access to multiple waters, there is always different species of fish to catch regardless of season or weather.

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, waders and equipment. Instruction by an Orvis guide/instructor.

Question: Is lodging included?
Answer - No. Lodging arrangements are made separately by the students. On site lodging available through www.chathambarsinn.com

Question: Are meals included?
Answer - Lunch is the only meal included in the school tuition price.

Question: Where can I stay?
Answer – Chatham Bars Inn’s 25-acre oceanfront property has 217 guest rooms and multiple luxury homes.

Question: How many people will be in the class?
Answer – Depending on the school it will range between four and eight students, 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 - At the Chatham Bars Inn School, youngsters should be at least 12 years old (because of the heavier tackle used).

Question: What other recreation is available near the school?
Answer – Boating directly from the hotel’s dock including whale watching, seal/harbor cruises, lobstering cruises, sailing, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard island excursions, champagne cruises, pirate adventure cruises. Full activities/recreation programming including tennis, complimentary bicycles, kids camps, full service spa, fitness center.

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. After the school students can arrange for a variety of trips through Chatham Bars Inn. Guided wade fishing, flats fishing from a flats boat and fishing the rips from a 34’ regulator.