After the school, students can arrange to take a guided trip on nearby waters through Bay Street Outfitters, 843-524-5250 or 877-501-5001.
You'll cover it all at the Orvis South Carolina Fly Fishing School:
Tuition includes comprehensive instruction, lunches, and use of Orvis fly tackle.
Note: Because of the heavier tackle used at the Orvis South Carolina 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.
One-Day School Class Program:
Time | Activity & Description |
9:00 | Student registration at the Golf Club House. |
9:30 | Introduction and discussion of class program. |
9:45 | The Orvis Progressive Method to Fly Casting part one and two: Video on the basic casting stroke, shooting line, false casting, false casting and shooting line, and roll casting. |
10:00 | Report to casting pond for demonstration of basic casting stroke. Students casting. |
11:00 | Classroom presentation – Tackle and Fly Selection. |
Noon | Lunch |
12:30 | Classroom presentation – Knot tying seminar. Discussion on leaders, hand-on knot tying. |
1:00 | The Orvis Progressive Method to Fly Casting part three: Video on the double haul. |
1:15 | Report to casting pond for demonstration on the double haul. Students casting. |
2:15 | Orvis-Endorsed fishing trips and tips on fishing with guides. |
2:30 | Report to pond for demonstration on fishing flies; hook-setting and fish fighting techniques; students fishing with instruction. |
4:15 | Return to schoolroom for closing statements, and graduation certificates. |
4:30 | End of school. |
Two-Day School Class Program: DAY ONE
Time | Activity & Description |
9:00 | Student registration at Golf Club. |
9:30 | Introductions and discussion of class program. |
9:45 | Classroom presentation on lines, rods and reels. |
10:30 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part One: the basic casting stroke. |
10:45 | Report to casting area for demonstration on the basic casting stroke; students casting. |
Noon | Lunch |
1:00 | Classroom presentation on leaders, and hands-on knot tying. |
2:15 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part Two: shooting line, false casting, and the roll cast. |
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: Discussion on equipment and accessories. |
4:30 | End of first day. |
Two-Day School Class Program: DAY TWO
Time | Activity & Description |
9:00 | Classroom presentation: How to select and fish flies. Tips on how to handle, photograph, and release fish. |
10:00 | Video analysis. |
10:30 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part Three: the double haul. |
10:45 | Report to casting area for demonstration on double hauling, and casting techniques for windy conditions; students casting. |
Noon | Lunch |
1:00 | Orvis-Endorsed fishing trips, and tips on fishing with guides. |
1:15 | Report to pond for demonstration on fishing flies; hook-setting and fish fighting techniques; students fishing with instruction. |
3:45 | Return to classroom for closing statements and graduation certificates. |
4:00 | End of school. |
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November 2021 | 3-4 | Wednesday-Thursday |
Please contact Oldfield Club for lodging reservations:
Our riverfront cottages combine Lowcountry style with southern charm with full views of the Okatie River. Heart pine floors, spacious screen porches, and rocking chairs await your arrival, beckoning you to kick back and take advantage of the river breezes coming off the Okatie.
For directions or information, please contact:
Oldfield Club
130 Oldfield Way
Okatie, S.C. 29909
843-645-4600
E-mail: info@oldfieldsc.com
www.oldfield1732.com
Please mention you will be attending the Orvis Fly Fishing School. Exclusive dining and lodging options are available for Orvis Students.