Discover the Art of Fly Fishing
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Discover the Art of Fly Fishing
Perfect for beginners, this course offers a solid introduction to the world of fly fishing. Participants will explore key terminology, learn about essential gear for targeting various species and conditions, gain insight into the different types of flies and how they’re used, and learn the basics of aquatic stream biology. Although several important casts and mends will be demonstrated, the focus of the class is on hands-on casting practice. You’ll work on the basic forward cast and roll cast, along with the flopping mend. While all equipment is provided, participants are encouraged to bring their own fly rod setup if they have one. Supplemental materials covering additional topics will be provided through handouts and online resources.
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages: 10 - Adults. Participants younger than 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Fee: $30/person
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 17th
Location: Multipurpose Room, Entrance #27
Instructor(s): Bob Paine & Terry Rutlin
Bob Paine has been fly fishing since 1956 and has been teaching/providing fly casting coaching since around 1990. He has been teaching three different fly fishing classes in college settings and other organized venues since 2010, first in northern Illinois and then at Nicolet College since 2017. He is a member of the Pro Programs of several manufacturers of fly rods, reels, and lines. He has been teaching under the Orvis School Program since around 2012. He also taught in the free Orvis 101 classes held at the Orvis store in Lombard, Illinois, when he lived in northern Illinois. He has given numerous fly fishing presentations at various venues, including at the Wisconsin River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meetings.
Terry Rutlin worked at Nicolet College for 25 years, retiring as Public Information Officer, and coordinator and instructor for the Outdoor Adventure program. While relatively new to casting flies, he’s getting ready to start his sixth season of Fly Fishing. He regularly hits up streams across northern Wisconsin, the Driftless Area in Southwestern Wisconsin, and streams in the U.P.
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04/25/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Multipurpose Room
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$30.00 Member
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Great for beginners, this class covers fly-fishing basics: essential gear, fly types, and stream biology, plus hands-on practice with core casts and mends, including the forward cast, roll cast, and flopping mend. Equipment is provided!
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