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under construction but available for online purchases. There
are over 1800 items listed at this time with thousands more
to come. Enjoy watching our New Adventure grow! While this
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Outdoor
Schools-Florida Fly Casting School-Florida Fly Tying
Seminars
Our
Outdoor schools are designed to teach fundamentals. A
favorite example is fly casting: Learning to fly cast is not
difficult, but it isn't natural either -much like a good golf
swing or tennis stroke. There are some fundamental pieces of
knowledge that are required to enjoy the sport. Our schools
are designed to pack a year worth of knowledge into a single
day. Our
instructors come from a tradition of life in the outdoors. Experience and impressive credentials are always good, but even
more important is the ability of an instructor to
communicate. We insist on a
friendly and personable experience
(most schools are limited to 10 participants) And truthfully,
that is why these schools are successful. Whether
it is a Fly Casting, Fly Tying, or Spring Turkey Hunting- Great
Traditions begin at Andy Thornal Company Outdoor Schools.
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Fly Tying Seminars
Learn to tie flies with Andy Thornal Company.
Our course is friendly for beginners and experts both.
Children are encouraged to come, we ask that any children under 12
be accompanied by an adult. Andy Thornal Company will supply
all that is needed, but we recommend you bring your own tools (BYOT.)
Our instructor is Phil Pope. Phil tied flies professionally in
Miami for several years. His emphasis is on Salt water and
Bass flies. So mark you calendar for Fly Tying every 2nd and
4th Tuesday of the month, 6pm till about 8pm. There is no
cost, but we ask that you make a $10 purchase.
February: Fun with Foam - Instructor
Phil Pope (Professional Tyer.)
March: Trout Flies - Dries, Wet, and
Streamers - Instructor Craig Crumbliss (Guides all summer in
Colorado.)
April: Get on Top - Instructor Phil Pope
(Professional Tyer.) (and Allen Wyatt may sneak one in.)
We will also have some Saturday afternoon classes
and special events. Check this page on occasion or register to
receive our E-News. Make sure to mark the Fly Fishing box!
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Full
Day Fly Fishing School
February 27th, 2010 Instructor Allen Wyatt
April 10, 2010 Instructor Allen Wyatt
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to learn the basics of fly fishing. Over the last 15
years, this school has taught the art of fly casting to over
nine hundred
participants. This is where great traditions begin! Topics included:
Basic Casting
Terminology
Flies
Knots
Fishing Tactics
Advanced Techniques
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T-Shirt, notebook, lunch, and all
equipment is provided during our Fly Fishing
School. Ages 12 and up are invited.
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When &
Where: The day begins promptly at 9am, but coffee, fruit and
muffins are ready by 8:30. We will meet in our fly shop for slide
shows, knot tying, ...etc. Formal instruction is usually finished
by 4pm, but remember you can practice casting till your heart’s
content afterwards.
What to
expect:
Around half the day is spent outside, so be ready for weather
and sun (bring sun screen, hat, sunglasses, & windbreaker
if cool or windy). Top notch Orvis equipment is provided free
of charge, but you are welcome to use your own equipment. We
will serve a catered Bar-B-Que Lunch at
the store. This is a great time to swap fish tales and plan outings.
Registration:
Reservation and Deposit are required. Class sizes are limited.
Cost for the Full Day Fly Casting School is $125.
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