You'll cover it all at the Orvis Ohio Fly Fishing School:
Tuition includes comprehensive instruction, lunches, and use of Orvis fly tackle.
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 Schools and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
Travel Insurance:
To protect your investment, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance may help you in the event you have to cancel or postpone your trip for reasons outside of your control. It is also beneficial if you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation during your travels. To learn more about purchasing travel insurance or an emergency evacuation membership through Global Rescue, please visit orvis.com/travelinsurance. Please note: you will receive important benefits if your insurance is purchased within 20 calendar days of your trip.
1-Day Program Itinerary
Time | Activity & Description |
9:00 | Student registration at Rockwell Springs Trout Club. |
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 pond 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 pond 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 | Stream trip – Demonstration on hook-setting and fish fighting techniques. Demonstration on fishing flies in moving water; students fishing. |
3:45 | Return to classroom for closing statements, and graduation certificates. |
4:00 | End of School. |
2-Day Program Itinerary
Day One
Time | Activity & Description |
9:00 | Student registration at Rockwell Springs Trout Club. |
9:30 | Introductions and discussion of class program. |
9:45 | Classroom presentation – Lines, rods, and reels. Video on The Orvis |
10:45 | Report to casting area for demonstration of the basic cast; students casting. |
Noon | Lunch (catered to school.) |
1:00 | Classroom presentation – The Orvis Progressive Method to Teaching |
1:15 | Report to casting area for demonstration on shooting line, false casting, |
2:30 | Classroom presentation – Knot tying seminar. Discussion on |
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. |
9:30 | Demonstration on hook-setting and fish fighting techniques. |
9:45 | Classroom presentation – Video analysis. The Orvis Progressive |
10:45 | Report to casting area for demonstration on the double haul; fishing in still |
12:00 | Lunch (catered to school.) |
1:00 | Orvis-Endorsed fishing trips, and tips on fishing with guides. Discussion |
1:30 | Stream trip – Talk on reading water. Demonstration on |
3:30 | Return to schoolroom for closing statements, and graduation certificates. |
4:00 | End of school |
April 2021 | 30 | Friday |
June 2021 | 26 | Saturday |
July 2021 | 22 | Thursday |
August 2021 | 21 | Saturday |
September 2021 | 3 | Friday |
April 2021 | ||
May 2021 | ||
June 2021 | 2-3 | Wednesday-Thursday |
July 2021 | 12-13 | Monday-Tuesday |
October 2021 | 14-15 | Thursday-Friday |
Rockwell Springs has four different overnight buildings on its 125 acres. The four buildings have 18 rooms at differing rates. The Club’s lodging is the main choice for most students attending the school. The Clubhouse has a full service restaurant and bar that the students can utilized.
The lodge and its amenities can be viewed at www.rockwellspringstroutclub.com and reservations can be made by calling 419-684-5339.
Rockwell Springs Trout Club
1581 Co. Rd. 310
Clyde, OH 43410
Please mention you will be attending the Orvis Fly Fishing School.