Tag: lessons
CB’s Saltwater Outfitters Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing School-January 20, 2018
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on Jan.02, 2018, under Bradenton and Sarasota
CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, 1249 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL will have an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing school on Sat, Jan 20, 2018. Located on Siesta Key, named Best Beach in America, the school will cover fly casting basics, line control, shooting line and the roll cast. Instructors, Capt. Rick Grassett and Capt. Ed Hurst, will also cover leader construction, fly selection and saltwater fly fishing techniques. The course, designed for beginning and intermediate fly casters, will focus on basics but also work with intermediate casters on correcting faults and improving casting skills. Cost for the school, which will run from 8:30 AM to 2 PM, is $175 per person and includes the use of Orvis fly tackle and lunch. Contact CB’s Saltwater Outfitters at (941) 349-4400 or info@cbsoutfitters.com to make reservations.
Florida Offers Saltwater Fishing Camps, Summer 2015
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on Jun.04, 2015, under TAMPA BAY AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partners, these clinics enable young people to learn the basics of environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills and safety.
Find a camp near you:
- Englewood: June 15-19 and June 22-26. Ages 8-13. Learn more at http://checflorida.org/Activities.html#Youth
- Naples: July 6-10, July 13-17, July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7. Ages 9 and up. Learn more at http://www.naplesgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/49299
- Stuart: July 20-24. Ages 12-14. Learn more at http://www.floridaocean.org/uploads/docs/blocks/222/2015-july-registration-packet.pdf
- Miami: July 27-Aug. 14. Ages 9-15. Learn more at http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/activities-summer-camps.asp
- Jupiter: Aug. 3-7 and Aug. 10-14. Grades 6-8 for week one and grades 4-6 for week two. Learn more at https://www.loxahatcheeriver.org/summer_eco_fun.php
- St. Petersburg: Aug. 3-7. Ages 8-15. Learn more at http://www.weedonislandpreserve.org/summer-camps.htm
To find out more about FWC’s other fishing clinics for kids, go to MyFWC.com/Fishing and select the “Youth & Student” option under “Education.”
CB’s Saltwater Outfitter’s Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing School-Mar 10, 2012
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on Feb.21, 2012, under TAMPA BAY AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
CB’s Saltwater Outfitter’s, 1249 Stickney Point Rd., on Siesta Key in Sarasota, FL will hold an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing school on Mar 10, 2012. The school will cover fly casting basics, line control, shooting line and the roll cast. Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter guides and instructors, Capt. Rick Grassett and Capt. Ed Hurst , will also cover leader construction, fly selection and saltwater fly fishing techniques. The course, designed for beginning and intermediate fly casters, will focus on basics but also work with intermediate casters on correcting faults and improving casting skills. Cost for the school, which will run from 9 AM to 3 PM, is $150 per person and includes the use of premium Orvis fly tackle, a text book and lunch. Contact CB’s Saltwater Outfitters at (941) 349-4400 or info@cbsoutfitters.com to make reservations.