Introduction to fly-fishing for the Beginner
This presentation is designed to introduce the basic equipment and knowledge needed to start your journey into the world of fly fishing. It is not intended or would be able to teach you to fly fish. However, it will lay out basic knowledge, information and hopefully answer many of the questions to get someone started in the sport.
The topics that will be presented and discussed are:
Basic equipment
- Fly Rod
- Fly Reel
- Fly Line Backing
- Fly Line
- Leader
- Tippet
- Waders
- Wading Boots
- Fly Assortment
- Line Nippers
- Basic Knots
Suggested Additional Equipment:
- Fishing Vest
- Fly box
- Wading staff
- Sun Glasses
- Wading Jacket or Rain Jacket
- Fly Line Dressing
- Fly Floatant
- Landing Net
- Bug Repellant
Two locations and dates:
Fly Fishing for Beginners the program/presentation to be held at the Enfield Central Library on September 22nd at 6:00 PM.
Enfield Public Central Library
104 Middle Rd
Enfield, CT 06082
860-763-7510
The Enfield program will be WMFF hosted event in conjunction with the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership’s 2nd annual CRW Week Celebration that will be running from September 18th – September 27th.
Fly Fishing for Beginners the program/presentation to be held at the Longmeadow Adult Center on September 30th at 6:00 PM.
Longmeadow Adult Center
211 Maple Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106
413-565-4150
Thank you.
John D Lawor
Secretary WMFF
jlawor@wmffclub.org
