Learn Saltwater Fly Fishing

Morning (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

• Welcome & Course Overview
• Introductions, course objectives, and agenda.
• Safety briefing and essential gear care in saltwater environments.  

Introduction to Fly Fishing Equipment

• Rods, reels, and lines for saltwater fly fishing. 
• Understanding leader and tippet setups.  
• Overview of flies for saltwater species: baitfish imitations, shrimp, and crab patterns.  

Knots & Rigging for Saltwater

• Essential knots: improved clinch, loop knot, blood knot, etc.  
• Setting up leaders for specific conditions and species.  

Break for lunch (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

Afternoon (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM)

Basics of Fly Casting 

• Introduction to basic casting techniques
• Practicing short, accurate casts and overcoming wind challenges.
• Troubleshooting common casting mistakes.  
• Advanced techniques such as double haul

Practical Casting on the Water

• Transitioning casting skills to shallow water.  
• Learning line management: stripping, handling tangles, and proper retrieves.

Evening 

Introduction to fly tying

• Fly tying workshop.  

Morning (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Reading the Water

• Identifying saltwater habitats: flats and surf zones.  
• Understanding tides, currents, and fish behavior.  

Casting Practice with Accuracy and Distance

• Target casting to mimic real fishing scenarios.  
• Strategies for casting to moving fish and adjusting to conditions.  

Fly Presentation and Retrieval Techniques  

• Effective stripping techniques for different species.  
• Role of speed, pauses, and direction in presenting flies.  

Break for lunch (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

Afternoon (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) 

Introduction to Saltwater Species

• Overview of target species: bonefish, permit, tarpon, trevally, etc. 
• Discussion of fish habits, feeding behavior, and seasonal patterns.  

Fishing Practice: Flats or Shallow Water

• Applying lessons from casting and fly presentation.  
• Coaching on spotting fish and making productive casts.  

Introduction to fly tying

• Fly tying workshop.  

Morning (8:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

• Guided saltwater fly fishing sessions on flats or nearshore waters.  
• Spotting fish with the guide’s assistance.  
• Real-time coaching on presentations, retrieves, and hook sets.

Break for lunch(12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

Afternoon (1:30 PM -4:30 PM) 

• Continuation of fishing practice with additional feedback.  
• Adapting to changing conditions (tides, light, wind).  

Closing Session (4:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

• Sharing experiences and lessons learned.  
• Certificates of completion and course review.