3/6/26 North Carolina Independent Angler Workshop

The Independent Angler workshop is designed to enhance your fly fishing abilities and boost your confidence on the water. This workshop is designed for anglers with a basic understanding of fly fishing equipment. Please come prepared, as we will not cover foundational gear concepts during the session. Recorded online courses are provided in advance to help you prepare, and participants are expected to be familiar with essential terms such as tippet, leader, and related equipment.

Before the event, participants can view the pre-recorded online sessions "Intro to Fly Fishing" and "Reading Trout Water". These resources will better equip you for the in-person session.  Links to both online courses are listed in the password-protected website listed below. Fly Fish Instruct is providing workshop curriculum. 

• Location -  Rosman, North Carolina (Exact Location Will Be Emailed)
• Date - Friday, March 6th, 2026
• Time - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Instructors - Hannah Myers, Jessica Whitmire, and Lydia Dann
• Cost - $250.00 Per Person.  10 Students Max
• Payment and Refunds -  Full payment is required upon registration. A seven-day cancellation window is in effect from the registration date, offering a full refund minus a nominal Shopify processing charge. Beyond this period, payments are non-refundable unless a substitute participant is secured.

Workshop Topics -

• Welcome and Class Overview
• Equipment Overview
• Leader & Tippet Talk
• Fly Types and Leader Set-Ups (Dry, Dry-Dropper, Subsurface, Streamer)
• Top Pisgah Area Flies
• Knots (Beginner: Loop to Loop, Double Surgeon, Clinch; Intermediate: Non-Slip Loop, Perfection Loop)
• Match the Hatch & Fly Selection (5 Factors, Research Tips)
• Casting Techniques (Fly Rod/Reel Setup, Roll Cast, Pick-Up & Lay Down)
• Independent Fishing on Private Water with Instructor Guidance

What's Included - 

• 4hr “Independent Angler” Workshop
• Instruction from Experienced Women Anglers
• Online Access to  "Intro to Fly Fishing" and "Reading Trout Water" Courses
• “Independent Angler” Manual by Heather Hodson

What's Not Included -

• Travel to and from Rosman, NC
• North Carolina Travel Accomodations
  
• Fly Fishing Equipment (Available to Borrow)
  
• North Carolina Fishing License (Required for Workshop)