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Advanced Fly Fishing School


2006 Dates:

None available for 2006 ; check back for 2007 dates or call the shop for more info.


***Please note: If you wish to arrive on Thursday night, you may, however an additional $40.00 per person will be charged.

***The dates of the school have been set, however, if you have a group of six we will gladly accommodate your needs with additional dates.

The Advanced Fly fishing school is a three day, two night course examining some of the more intricate aspects of fly fishing. Participants will stay at our river lodge, located on the banks of the Watauga River. Meals are included from breakfast the first morning, to lunch on the last day. Our goal is to advance your fly fishing skills and to better prepare you for the pursuit of trout and other species of fish, on fly.

Theo and Haden Copeland, Brad Platt, and the Appalachian Angler Staff have spent over fifteen seasons perfecting our fly fishing skills and techniques on our local streams and rivers, primarily the South Holston and Watauga Tailwaters. These rivers offer some of the finest trout fishing on the East coast: It has been said by legendary anglers, and world renowned guides, that if you can fish consistently on these waters, you can fish effectively on well know spring creeks across the country and beyond. The beautiful southern Appalachians and the world class fishing our streams have to offer provide the perfect classroom for our unique fly fishing school.

Here at Appalachian Angler we believe that learning and improving your understanding of fly fishing is a life long experience. These experiences will take you to beautiful places and put you in touch with great people and friends. Fly fishing is about more than just the Fish; it is about problem solving, the cast, camaraderie, soul searching, and conservation. For Theo and his staff, fly fishing is a lifestyle. Their guide experiences have taken them to remote Alaska, Montana, Chile, Bahamas, western North Carolina, and northeastern Tennessee. We invite you to improve your skills and advance to the next level of fly fishing. Let us inspire you to come fish our favorite waters, learn about our bugs, improve your fly fishing ability, and listen to the wisdom of this select group of guides, instructors, and fly tiers.

We look forward to seeing you on the water, with tight lines and calm winds.
Sincerely, Appalachian Angler Staff


Topics covered in the school include:

• Appalachian Angler Fishing Tips: This has been the favorite part of our school for many past students. During these sessions you will learn where and when to fish, as well as what fly to use, and how to fish it effectively. You will learn to feel your cast and know where your fly is no matter what its size.

• Casting techniques such as the reach cast, controlled forward cast, and double haul. Also covered, is sink-tip casting techniques.

• Advanced guided and fish the hatch session. This is the on the water training part of the school. We tailor this time to be held during a hatch.

• Streamside insect identification. This is a must for anglers fishing the tailwaters and spring creeks. You will learn to identify many different mayflies, caddis flies, and midges, as well as the stages of the life cycle and flies to match the different stages of these hatches. We will also cover terrestrials and their late season importance.

• Learn new techniques and tactics to duplicate imitations of insects and their different life cycles.

• Float fishing and wade fishing techniques will be used to teach the school.

The Advanced Fly Fishing School is designed for anglers of all skill levels. We will adjust to your level of fly fishing. The instructor/student ratio will never exceed 2:1 and is limited to six anglers. This school is proven to be unique and well rounded. The response we have received has been very positive and due to its popularity, bookings will need to be arranged well in advance. Cost of the school is $750.00 per person includes; meals, lodging, instruction, and fishing. Not included in the cost are the Tennessee State fishing license, flies, and gratuity for your guides.



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