Free Intro to Fly Fishing

The recorded “Intro to Fly Fishing” online class hosted by Fly Fish Instruct is geared towards someone who has never picked up a fly rod or has minimal experience.  The intro class is an overview of the basics for getting into the sport of fly fishing. 

This donation-based online course helps iFishiBelong maintain the financial resources needed to support our nonprofit’s operations. Your contributions enable us to offer virtual education, host in-person events, advance our mission, and provide financial scholarships. After registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the online course.

Class Covers –

• Why Fly-Fishing

• Fly Rod and Reel Breakdown

• Fly Line, Leader and Tippet Basics

• Putting it All Together

• Basic Knot Overview

• Types of Flies (Dry, Subsurface and Streamers)

• Fly Fishing Technique Overview

• Intro to Fly Casting

• What Equipment is Needed When Fly Fishing?

• Fish Anatomy and Physiology

• Proper Fish Handling

• Legal Harvest

• What’s Next After the Intro Class