03/26/22 Streamside Fly Fishing 101 Class

Below is a list of suggested gear that is standard trout fishing gear. You will need waders as we will be crossing the stream and wading while fishing. Most of this gear can be purchased from Orvis (there is a store in Arlington, Bethesda and Tysons), or Bass Pro.

Recommended gear:  

• 4-6 wt fly rod
• floating fly line
• 9’ leaders 4-5X and a spool of 4 or 5X tippet
• Flies- Nymphs size 16 -22,
• wooly buggers size 12 or smaller
• Splitshot Strike indicators
• Chest waders with belt.
• Felt soled wading boots are illegal in Maryland, rubber with studs are preferred
• a wading staff if necessary or preferred
• Polarized glasses
• Ball cap
• Rain gear
• Maryland freshwater fishing license and Trout license
• Small net
• Nippers
• Forceps
• Magnifiers or readers
• Water to hydrate    

The purpose of this class is of course to introduce club members to an effective approach to trout fishing. Our primary goals are #1 SAFETY and #2 FUN. If you apply the knowledge you gain from this class on future fishing endeavors you will ultimately catch trout. And while it is our hope that everyone catches fish at the class, please don’t be disappointed if you don’t… As we all know that is fishing. However this is the time to digest the information and use it going forward. I understand there is a lot of information here- please let me know of any questions you have.    Thank you,

       –Capt. Duber Winters

http://duberfly.com