Farmington, Pennsylvania Fly-Fishing School
Our Pennsylvania fly fishing school will prepare you for any water, anywhere.
Details
You'll cover it all at the Farmington, Pennsylvania Fly Fishing School:
- Fly casting techniques
- Essential 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
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 Itinerary
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 9:00 | Student registration at Field Club Orvis retail store. |
| 9:30 | Introductions and overview 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 area for demonstration of basic casting stroke. Students casting. |
| 11:15 | Classroom presentation – Tackle and flies. |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 12:30 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part Two: Shooting line, false casting, and roll cast. |
| 12:45 | Report to casting pond for demonstration on shooting line, false casting, and roll cast. Student casting. Individual casting assessment. |
| 1:30 | Classroom presentation – Knot tying seminar. Discussion on leaders, hands-on knot tying. |
| 2:15 | Orvis-Endorsed fishing trips and tips on fishing with guides. Wading and wading safety. |
| 2:30 | River trip. Discussion on reading water. Demonstration on fishing flies in moving water; students fishing. |
| 4:15 | Return to classroom for closing statements and graduation certificates. |
| 4:45 | End of school. |
2-Day Itinerary
2-Day School: DAY ONE
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 9:00 | Student registration at Field Club Orvis retail store. |
| 9:45 | Introductions and overview of class program. |
| 10:15 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part One: Basic casting stroke, pick-up and lie-down cast. |
| 10:30 | Split into two groups. First Group to casting area. Second group will report to the classroom. Presentation on Orvis fly-fishing equipment (rods, reels, etc.). |
| 11:15 | Groups switch activities. |
| Noon | Boxed lunches will be served at Adventure Center or outside gazebo. |
| 1:00 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part Two: Shooting line, false casting, and roll cast. |
| 1:15 | Group one – report to casting pond for demonstration on shooting line, false casting, and roll cast. Student casting. Individual casting assessment. Group two – classroom presentation on leaders, knot tying, and discussion on weights, strike indicators, rigging, and floatant. |
| 2:45 | Groups switch activities. |
| 4:00 | Classroom presentation (all students) of Orvis accessories. |
| 4:45 | End of first day. |
2-Day School: DAY TWO
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 9:00 | Classroom presentation (all students) on entomology, fly selection, and how to fish specific flies. Tips on how to handle and release fish. |
| 9:45 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part Three: The double haul. |
| 10:00 | Group one - video analysis. Group two - report to casting pond for demonstration on hooking fish and fishing flies in still water. Students fishing. |
| 11:00 | Groups switch activities. |
| Noon | Boxed lunches will be served at Adventure Center or outside gazebo. |
| 1:00 | Presentation of Orvis-endorsed fishing trips and tips when fishing with guides. Discussion on wading safely while fishing. |
| 1:30 | River trip. Discussion on reading water. Demonstration on fishing flies in moving water; students fishing. |
| 4:30 | Return to classroom for closing statements and graduation certificates. |
| 5:00 | End of school. |
Dates
One-Day School Dates
| September 2020 | 25 | Friday (2 SPOTS LEFT) |
| May 2021 | 31 | Monday |
| July 2021 | 16 | Friday |
| August 2021 | 6 | Friday |
| September 2021 | 24 | Friday |
Two-Day School Dates
| September 2020 | 28-29 | Monday - Tuesday |
| April 2021 | 12-13 | Monday - Tuesday |
| May 2021 | 1-2 | Saturday - Sunday |
| 10-11 | Monday - Tuesday | |
| 15-16 | Saturday - Sunday | |
| June 2021 | 7-8 | Monday - Tuesday |
| 12-13 | Saturday - Sunday | |
| 19-20 | Saturday - Sunday | |
| July 2021 | 5-6 | Monday - Tuesday |
| 10-11 | Saturday - Sunday | |
| 19-20 | Monday - Tuesday | |
| 26-27 | Monday - Tuesday | |
| August 2021 | 9-10 | Monday - Tuesday |
| September 2021 | 6-7 | Monday - Tuesday |
| 27-28 | Monday - Tuesday | |
Lodging
Please contact the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort for lodging and reservations:
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
1001 Lafayette Drive
Farmington, PA 15437
866-344-6957
Please mention you will be attending the Orvis Fly Fishing School.
Activities
Golf (two 18 hole courses including their renowned Mystic Rock course designed by Pete Dye)
Scenic trail rides and pony rides at the Equestrian Center
Off-Road Driving Academy featuring the Jeep Rubicons
Tennis and squash
Woodlands Spa
Wildlife Academy
Children's Programs
More than 15 dining options!
Adventure Center featuring a climbing wall, ropes course, zip lines, bike rentals, mini golf, paintball, and more!
Other Activities in the Area
Guided tours at Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water and/or Kentuck Knob
White-water rafting and kayaking on the Youghiogheny River
Guided tours of Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Guided tours of Laurel Caverns
FAQs
Question: Do I have to stay at Nemacolin resort?
Answer - No. Students may stay at the lodging of their choice.
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, and where necessary waders, vests and fishing licenses.
Question: Is lodging included?
Answer - No. Lodging arrangements are made separately by the students.
Question: Are meals included?
Answer - Lunch is the only meal included in the school tuition price.
Question: Where can I stay?
Answer - At the hosts’ lodging, or nearby lodging of your choice.
Question: How many people will be in the class?
Answer - That depends on the school. The range is 12 to 36 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 on specific school page.
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 Cape Cod and Santa Rosa Beach Schools, youngsters should be at least 14 years old (because of the heaver tackle used). All other schools we recommend 12 years of age.
Question: What is the cancellation policy?
Answer - Should you need to cancel the school within 30 days prior to the starting date, we will issue a gift certificate in the amount of the cancelled school. That gift certificate may be used toward another school date of your choice.
Question: What other recreation is available near the school?
Answer - See information on specific school page.
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. See information on specific school page, school itinerary or inquire directly to your fly fishing school instructor.
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