Education
Welcome to the Education page of our Fly Fishing Club! Here, we are dedicated to providing you with the resources and training needed to master the art of fly fishing. Our Fly Fishing Class is perfect for those who are just starting out or want to refine their skills. Led by experienced instructors, this class covers everything from casting techniques and reading the water to understanding the local ecosystem. We look forward to seeing you!
Fly Fishing Class
Date: Spring 2026
Time: TBD
Place: Ward Pound Ridge
Cost: $150
FLY FISHING CLASS 2026
Did you ever want to learn how to fly fish? Have you not fished recently and need some help restarting? Now is your chance. Learn casting, equipment selection, setting up a fly rod, and where to go fish in this area. There is both classroom andon-stream instruction. Classes are held at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation which is ideal since you can go from the classroom straight to the stream. The classes are taught by experienced fishermen from the local Trout Unlimited Chapter. No prior experience and no equipment are required. Fee $150 (with proceeds going to Trout in the Classroom). Class limited to 8. Must be over 18.
Four Saturday Mornings @ Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
April 4, 11, 18, 25; 8:30 – 12:00 PM; Plus, a Bonus Fishing Day May 2
To Register: https://www.cwctu.org/fly-fishing-school
For more information: Richard.Scordato@gmail.com
Sponsored by:
The Croton Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited & The Westchester County Department of Parks.
Tentative Class Curriculum (Curriculum will adapt to Student Ability and Weather Conditions) April 4- Classroom/ Outside Casting • Registration • Fly Fishing Overview • Fly Fishing Equipment: Rods, Reels, Fly line etc. • Introduction to Casting: Forward Cast April 11 – Classroom/Outside Casting • How to rig a fly rod • Knots you need to know • Casting: Casting Practice, Roll Cast April 18– Classroom & Stream • Streams & Trout • ”Bugs” and Flies • How to Fly Fish • Introduction to the Stream. April 25 – Classroom & Stream • How to fish • Reading Water • Mending • Playing & Landing Fish • On Stream Fishing May 2 – Special Bonus Trip/ Local Stream TBD • Fish a local stream guided by experienced anglers from our local Trout Unlimited Chapter.