FLY FISHING SCHOOLS 2025
JUNE 5th - 8th + JULY 31st - AUGUST 3rd
WOMENS FLY FISHING SCHOOL
JULY 25th - 27th
June 2024 group photo *From left to right, Nicole, Eric, Rick, Jen, Guides Julian and Nick, Beth, Jamie, Shannon, Becky, Lindsay, Guide Dave.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Welcome to Northern Water Guide Fly Fishing School located in Pittsburg NH the heart of the north country and some of the finest trout waters the state has to offer.
Have you been interested in learning about the great sport of fly fishing and don’t know where to start? This instructional class has you covered. This class is geared towards beginner anglers who would like to learn the basics of fly fishing.
Our goal is to make you more knowledgeable, confident, successful and most importantly safe on the waters you fish. We know learning the sport of fly fishing can be intimidating to some, this is not intended to be a high intensity stressful class, just a step by step hands on training environment that caters to each individuals needs.
Space is limited to 10 students per class to offer more direct guide/student ratio.
HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact Nick to help determine if this class is right for you 603-998-0864.
Course DETAILS
Instructional classes will be held outdoors on the river as well as in our private lodge located minutes away from the well known trophy section of the Connecticut river.
This course will review everything from gear and equipment selections, rod and reel anatomy, setup and basic knots to river safety, reading water, casting, entomology, fly selection and handling/releasing fish.
You will experience a full day and a half of guided fishing to put into practice what you learn through this instructional course.
September 2024 Fly Fishing school
June 2024 class
What’s included?
Guides
Course manual
Flies
Leaders
Gear if needed ( Waders, Boots, Fly Rod)
Meals included Thursday dinner Friday breakfast, lunch, dinner Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner Sunday breakfast
What’s NOT included?
New Hampshire fishing license (16 years or older required)
Lodging - We recommend Tall Timber located right in Pittsburg:
Tall Timber- Click this link to view/contact Tall Timber for cabins
SCHOOL COST
The cost of this Thursday - Sunday course is $995 to cover guides, meals, instruction materials and gear.
To reserve your spot a down payment of $200 is required, you will sign a liability and agreement form as part of the reservation. Once reserved, you will receive additional details regarding the school, meal menus and remaining payment details to return.
Cancellations prior to 30 days will be refunded in full. If you need to cancel your reservation within the 30 days of the course start date you forfeit the $200 deposit and the remaining balance will be credited back to you. We will also offer to transfer your deposit and/or full payment to the next class date offered.
September 2024 class Guide Julian, Nick, assistant Ryleigh, Mike, Steve, Aaron and assistant Nicole.
CLASS ITINERARY
THURSDAY
4:00PM Meet and greet - gear handout
5:00PM Dinner and lecture
7:00PM Classroom instruction
FRIDAY
7:00AM Breakfast and lecture
8:30AM On the water instruction
12:30PM Lunch
1:00PM On the water instruction
3:00PM Fly Fishing with guide
5:00PM Dinner
SATURDAY
7:00AM Breakfast
8:30AM Fly Fishing with guide
12:30PM Lunch
1:00PM Fly Fishing with guide
5:00PM Dinner
SUNDAY
5:00AM Fly fishing with guide
8:30AM Breakfast
Private fly fishing school options.
We can cater schools to your group, 1 - 3 day classes and/or guided trips.
Prices vary based on number of participants and customized class time/guide trip.
Contact Nick directly for details.
*Requires at least 4 participants to secure a spot in the schedule. Based on the season the location of class could vary.