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Deeter: Free Fly Fishing Lessons Courtesy of Orvis and TU
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June 21, 2010
Deeter: Free Fly Fishing Lessons Courtesy of Orvis and TU
By Kirk Deeter
Ever wanted to learn to fly fish, but assumed it was just too complicated... and thought you didn't have the time or money to climb the learning curve?
Well you are fresh out of excuses. Orvis and Trout Unlimited have combined for a nationwide effort to recruit new fly fishers. Every Saturday in July, between 9 a.m. and noon, all you have to do is show up at an Orvis store, and you can take classes that teach you how to cast... how to rig your gear... everything you need to get started. I'm pretty sure they'll even give you some leads on the best fishing spots in your area. To find a location near you, go to orvis.com/flyfishing101.
You don't need to buy anything. But if you do, they'll give you a break.
If you go and complete the classes, you'll get a $15 savings card from Orvis, and a certificate for free membership in Trout Unlimited, worth $35 in total.
Now, some of you might be asking, "why do we want more fly anglers? Doesn't that squeeze my space on the river?" The answer is an emphatic "no." New fly fishers make our collective conservation voice louder and stronger, which leads to all of us having more space on more rivers.
“Fly fishers are a significant part of Trout Unlimited’s membership because of our mission to protect, conserve and restore coldwater fisheries and their watersheds in North America. Our volunteers are excited to help newcomers learn and enjoy the sport of fly fishing,” said Christopher Anderson, Trout Unlimited.
In a nutshell, this is a brilliant program (one I wish more fly companies had the vision and resolve to emulate) and I hope you or someone you know takes part.
Deeter
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Comments (8)
Orvis has always been the leader in the industry for things such as this. Kudos to them and TU.
As for finding more anglers in my favorite hole. Somebody might as well be fishing it since I have had little time to.
Awesome! I think the next step is to show folks they can fly fish on a budget.
Sad day.. I most definitely fall into the description from the very first sentence. I have always wanted to learn to fly fish, and I have always assumed it was too complicated and I didn't have the resources. But unfortunately, The states listed with places to find an Orvis store are nowhere near where I live. I need to move to Colorado like I've wanted to for so many years. Then I can find something I bet.
SD. But you can find a TU. My position is..that today there is so much info out there from You-Tube casting vidoes...I feel I just watched the best by John Wulff. I have been a casting instructor for years, and Joan Wulff, is the best, IMO. But you can get the entire nine yards by just googling up. From there it is getting out on the water and doing it. What I find today, is folks want immedidate gratification, especially younger people. They do not want to take the time to learn. As for cost, not many recreational outlets are cheaper. It is a total fallacy to think fly fishing is expensive, and only for the rich. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Both very forward thinking organizations with the means and the people to do it.
I have heard people berate Orvis because they bring in most of their money from clothes and paraphernalia. But take a good look at the management of the company and the stores. They are flyfishers extraordinaire and love everything about flyfishing. Flyfishing is their first love. Bird hunting is their second. You can bet a lot of the revenue generated from the sales of the other stuff goes into fly gear development. And a good chunk of money and effort go back to communities and conservation efforts. It's a company I would love to work for.
The knock against Orvis was the company only stocks and appeals to the high end consumer. They don't appeal to the introductory, average Joe that wants to get started, and Orvis wants them to spend a lot of money getting started. They've worked hard, over the years to change that image, and do now have various price points. When I was in the business of selling Orvis, Orvis would take another manufactured product and put their name on the side of it, and raise the price 30-40%.. A Shakespeare spinning reel for $39.95 would become an Orvis spinning reel for $69.95. I think they've gotten away from marketing like that.
Orvis & tu...hip, hip, hooray!
Anyone in the Houston area should jump all over this. Marcos E the fly fishing manager at the Westheimer Store is one of those rare guys who not only possess the knowledge, but the skills to transfer the knowledge to those who don't. If he weren't such an ornery cuss it would be impossible to pass up (not) He might also be the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet. I've taken a couple of his classes and always learn something useful.
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Orvis has always been the leader in the industry for things such as this. Kudos to them and TU.
As for finding more anglers in my favorite hole. Somebody might as well be fishing it since I have had little time to.
Awesome! I think the next step is to show folks they can fly fish on a budget.
Sad day.. I most definitely fall into the description from the very first sentence. I have always wanted to learn to fly fish, and I have always assumed it was too complicated and I didn't have the resources. But unfortunately, The states listed with places to find an Orvis store are nowhere near where I live. I need to move to Colorado like I've wanted to for so many years. Then I can find something I bet.
SD. But you can find a TU. My position is..that today there is so much info out there from You-Tube casting vidoes...I feel I just watched the best by John Wulff. I have been a casting instructor for years, and Joan Wulff, is the best, IMO. But you can get the entire nine yards by just googling up. From there it is getting out on the water and doing it. What I find today, is folks want immedidate gratification, especially younger people. They do not want to take the time to learn. As for cost, not many recreational outlets are cheaper. It is a total fallacy to think fly fishing is expensive, and only for the rich. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Both very forward thinking organizations with the means and the people to do it.
I have heard people berate Orvis because they bring in most of their money from clothes and paraphernalia. But take a good look at the management of the company and the stores. They are flyfishers extraordinaire and love everything about flyfishing. Flyfishing is their first love. Bird hunting is their second. You can bet a lot of the revenue generated from the sales of the other stuff goes into fly gear development. And a good chunk of money and effort go back to communities and conservation efforts. It's a company I would love to work for.
The knock against Orvis was the company only stocks and appeals to the high end consumer. They don't appeal to the introductory, average Joe that wants to get started, and Orvis wants them to spend a lot of money getting started. They've worked hard, over the years to change that image, and do now have various price points. When I was in the business of selling Orvis, Orvis would take another manufactured product and put their name on the side of it, and raise the price 30-40%.. A Shakespeare spinning reel for $39.95 would become an Orvis spinning reel for $69.95. I think they've gotten away from marketing like that.
Orvis & tu...hip, hip, hooray!
Anyone in the Houston area should jump all over this. Marcos E the fly fishing manager at the Westheimer Store is one of those rare guys who not only possess the knowledge, but the skills to transfer the knowledge to those who don't. If he weren't such an ornery cuss it would be impossible to pass up (not) He might also be the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet. I've taken a couple of his classes and always learn something useful.
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