The WVTU Fly Fishing School

When: May 18-20, 2012
Where: Thornwood 4-H Camp, Thornwood, West Virginia

Every year, WVCTU hosts a Fly Fishing School at Thornwood 4-H Camp near Thornwood, West Virginia along the banks of the East Fork of the Greenbrier River. Expert instructors teach the basic skills you need to enjoy this sport in just one weekend. Class size is limited to preserve the quality of instruction, so fill out the registration form and send it in as soon as possible. (Click here to see photos from past WVCTU Fly Fishing Schools).

The 2012 Program Agenda can be downloaded by clicking here.

Facts about the Fly Fishing School can be downloaded by clicking here.

 

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Program Highlights

Friday (Day 1) : Beautiful scenery surrounds Thornwood in every direction for as far as the eye can see. Lodging is dormitory style, with separate bathhouses and sleeping facilities for men and women. You will need to bring your own sheets, blankets and pillows, or a sleeping bag. Finger foods provided on Friday night. Student registration, orientation and casting instruction comprise the instruction which takes place on Friday evening.
Saturday (Day 2): Saturday is when the real nitty-gritty part of the instruction takes place. There's an emphasis on fly casting, with instruction on knot tying, equipment selection, fly selection, rods, fly tying, entomology and much more. Meals provided all day Saturday (breakfast, lunch and dinner). A special treat for this year's Fly Fishing School is that the WV State Council of Trout Unlimited will host its annual spring meeting at Thornwood on this day. You will get to see a portion of the meeting and how ordinary anglers get together to work for trout conservation across the state.
Sunday (Day 3) : On the final day of the class, the students are taken to one of numerous nearby trout streams for a personalized guided fishing excursion. That's not to say that the instruction stops. It is here that the students have their casting reinforced and receive instruction on trout food, safe wading, reading water and landing and releasing fish. Breakfast and lunch provided on Sunday.

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A limited number of loan rods & reels are available. Wading gear is recommended; loan waders are not available. Direct inquiries to the WVTU Fly Fishing School Director, Bubba Holt.

• 304-299-9617 (cell)
• wvtuflyfishingschool@yahoo.com
• 346 Captain Ames Drive Parkersburg, WV 26104

Fees

Prices are subject to change.

Registration: $265 for non-Trout Unlimited members (membership included); $230 for Trout Unlimited members (proof of membership req.); $215 for youth that are joining their parent(s)

Lodging:

• Thornwood Dormitory $20
• Island Campground (no hookups) located within a few miles of Thornwood 4H Camp. This is a Monongahela National Forest Campground and normal fees apply.
• Local Hotel (i.e., Hermitage Hotel located in nearby Durbin)- Your Cost

All attendees must either be current TU members or pay an additional $35 membership fee on the above prices to become a member of TU. Full payment is required with each reservation. Contact Bubba Holt if you have any questions on refunds or deposits.

Click here for our online application form.