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
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