Everglades Saltwater School, Florida
Learn saltwater fly fishing in the backcountry of the Everglades
Everglades Saltwater School, Florida
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Everglades Saltwater School, Florida
Learn saltwater fly fishing in the backcountry of the Everglades
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schools@orvis.com| Arrival Day | |
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| 9:00 | Students meet at Islander Resort Classroom for introductions and discussion of school and fishing activities. |
| 9:30 | Classroom presentation – Video on The Orvis Progressive Method of Fly Casting. |
| 9:45 | Report to casting beach for demonstration on the mechanics of the basic casting stroke; students casting. |
| 11:00 | Classroom presentation – Tackle and fly selection. |
| Noon | Lunch at the Islander Resort |
| 1:00 | Knot tying seminar – Discussion on leaders, hands-on knot tying. |
| 2:00 | Report to casting beach for demonstration on shooting line, false casting, false casting and shooting line, roll casting and double hauling; students casting. |
| 3:00 | Demonstration on hook-setting and fish-fighting techniques. Demonstration on working with your guide and presenting flies in sight-casting situations. |
| 3:30 | Students practice casting: Simulating making casts – starting with fly in hand in a sight-casting scenario. |
| 4:00 | End of first day of instruction. |
| Day Two | |
| Full-Day | Fishing trip, times TBA |
| Day Three | |
| Full-Day | Fishing trip, times TBA |
| Specialty 3-Day School Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 22-24 | Monday-Wednesday |
| February 2024 | 26-28 | Monday-Wednesday |
| March 2024 | 4-6 | Monday-Wednesday |
| April 2024 | 1-3 | Monday-Wednesday |
| October 2024 | 21-23 | Monday-Wednesday |
| 28-30 | Monday-Wednesday | |
| November 2024 | 18-20 | Monday-Wednesday |
| December 2024 | 9-11 | Monday-Wednesday |
Program: Our teaching methods allow us to handle all levels of experience and abilities. Indoor and outdoor sessions are evenly divided, with the main emphasis placed on developing and perfecting fly-casting skills. Our goal is to have the students exit the program with the ability to handle 50-foot plus casts effectively, understand casting and fishing techniques when fishing on a flats skiff, have a good understanding of fly selection, leaders, knot tying skills, and the application/use of related gear and equipment for the saltwater flats. We also encourage an appreciation for fine tackle and emphasize the importance of the catch and release ethic, a clean healthy outdoor environment, and continued pursuit of quality fly fishing experiences through the promotion of our Orvis-Endorsed Lodge Outfitter and Guide Services.
Capacities & Student/Instructor Ratio: The typical school capacity is 8 students, with a student/instructor ratio of 4:1.
Most students stay on-site at the Islander Resort in Islamorada while attending this school. Orvis students are offered “Preferred” rates on accommodations. When making reservations, please refer to Florida Keys Outfitters/Orvis School to receive the special school rate.
Islander Resort
Oceanside Lanai Villas & Suites
Mile Marker 82.1 Oceanside
82100 Overseas Highway
PO Box 766
Islamorada, FL 33036
Phone: 305.664.2031
Toll Free: 800.753.6002
