# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Fresh Water Beginner Fly Fishing School
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 2026 Fresh Water Beginner Fly Fishing School 

 Created: 20 November 2023 

 2026 CFFA Fly Fishing Class Schedule and Curriculum

March 19, Class 1. Fly Rods, Lines, & Reels
Why Fly Casting is Different: Lines and Line Weights: Classification of Line Weights
Types of Fly Lines: Fly Rods: Design, Function, Action, Material, Fly Reels

March 26, Class 2. Characteristics of Trout and Diet of Stream Trout
Many fish can be taken on the Fly. ID Most Common Trout in the East. Trout Survival: Needs,
Characteristics, Diet, Aquatic Insects: Mayflies, Caddis flies, Stone flies.

April 2,  Class 3. Stream Tactics
Location: Rise Types: Approach: Water Types: Pools, Reach, Pocket. Factors Determining Fly Selection-
Streamers and Buck tail, Wet and Nymphs, Dry

April 9,  Class 4. Leaders and Knots
Basic Advice on Tying Knots ( It is important not only to select the right knot for a particular job but to tie
it properly. Poorly Tied knots will mean lost fish and aggravation.)
Backing to Reel: Backing to Fly Line: Fly Line to Leader: Leader to Tippet: Tippet to Fly

April 25, Class 5 - Outdoor Live Casting Instruction The Freshwater Fly Casting lessons will held at a pond in East Hartford.

May 2,  Class 6 –  On Water Fishing with CFFA Members – Live on water stream fishing on the Willimantic River. One on One Instruction. (Class date may be changed based on water level, must be a safe height. 

All Classroom Details 

Time:  Evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Location: Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Room S2

*Fees: 

Adult non-member - $50.00; Adult CFFA member - $40.00.

Youths 21 and under -$30.00; Adults who attend with paid youth may take course at no cost.

*All non-members receive a free one year membership to CFFA.  $25.00 Value*

Contact: Pete Naples at flyon054@outlook.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wethersfield/2026-fresh-water-beginner-fly-fishing-school/200029890237709
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Wethersfield
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-1609, United States
- **lat**: 41.71602
- **long**: -72.67536
- **full address**: 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-1609, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Fresh Water Beginner Fly Fishing School being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Fresh Water Beginner Fly Fishing School takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-1609, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Fresh Water Beginner Fly Fishing School?
  - **A:** 2026 Fresh Water Beginner Fly Fishing School is organized by Connecticut Fly Fisherman's Assoc.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Fresh Water Beginner Fly Fishing School is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wethersfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Fresh Water Beginner Fly Fishing School sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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