Key Largo, Florida Fly Fishing School
Learn to hook saltwater sport fish at one of our renowned Florida fly fishing schools.
Details
You'll cover it all at the Key Largo, Florida Fly Fishing School:
- Fly-casting techniques (including video analysis)
- Essential fly fishing knots
- How to choose your fly fishing gear and tackle
- Proper fly selection
- How to read water
- How to play, land, photograph, and safely release fish
Note: Because of the heavier tackle used at the Orvis Key Largo Fly Fishing School, we strongly recommend that students be at least 12 years old.
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.
Itinerary
DAY ONE
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 9:00 | Student registration at the Orvis Store. |
| 9:30 | Introductions and discussion of class program. |
| 9:45 | Classroom presentation on lines, rods, and reels. |
| 10:30 | The Orvis Progressive Method to Teaching Fly Casting part one; video on the basic casting stroke. |
| 10:45 | Report to casting area for demonstration on the basic casting stroke; students casting. |
| Noon | LUNCH (catered to school) |
| 1:00 | Classroom presentation on leaders, and hands-on knot tying. |
| 2:15 | The Orvis Progressive Method to Teaching Fly Casting part two; video on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting. |
| 2:30 | Report to casting area for demonstration on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting; students casting. Video tape students casting. |
| 4:00 | Classroom presentation on fly fishing equipment and accessories. |
| 4:30 | End of first day. |
DAY TWO
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 9:00 | Classroom presentation on saltwater food forms, fly selection and how to fish flies. Tips on how to handle, photograph and release fish. |
| 10:00 | Video analysis. |
| 10:30 | The Orvis Progressive Method to Teaching Fly Casting part three; video on the double haul. |
| 10:45 | Report to casting area for demonstration on double hauling, and casting techniques for windy conditions; students casting. |
| Noon | LUNCH (catered to school) |
| 1:00 | Orvis-Endorsed fishing trips, and tips on fishing with guides. |
| 1:15 | Report to casting area for demonstration on hook-setting and fish fighting techniques. Discussion and demonstration on the teamwork between the guide and angler. Demonstration and practice on preparing to cast to sighted fish (targets will be set-up.) Students practice casting and simulated hook-setting. |
| 1:30 | Discussion and demonstration on the teamwork between the guide and angler while fishing from a flats skiff. |
| 2:00 | Demonstration on casting to sighted fish (targets will be set-up); students practicing casting to targets. Students practicing simulating hook-setting and fish fighting. |
| 4:00 | Return to classroom for closing statements and graduation certificates. End of school. |
Dates
One-Day Dates
Two-Day Dates
Lodging
Please contact the Inn at Ocean Reef for lodging and reservations:
Inn at Ocean Reef
201 Ocean Reef Drive
Key Largo, Fl. 33037
www.oceanreef.com
877-734-8439
Please mention you will be attending the Orvis Fly Fishing School.
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