Join Catskill Casts & Coverts in upstate New York for the ultimate immersion into the sporting life with our new Sporting Experience Cast & Blast three-day fly fishing and wingshooting school. Gain a solid foundation in both fly fishing and wingshooting. Our expert instructors and guides will provide one day of classroom instruction, one day of fly fishing instruction on the world-famous Upper Delaware River, and one day of wingshooting instruction in the field.
Course Highlights
Course Highlights
Course Highlights
- Gain a solid foundation in both fly fishing and wingshooting
- Expert fly fishing instruction
- Professional shooting instruction
- Unique simulated hunting scenarios over pointing dogs
Course Details
Course Highlights
Course Highlights
- Friday, July 25th through Sunday, July 27th 2025
- $1,950 tuition includes: instruction, guides, meals noted on itinerary, RST ammuntion, use of shotguns and fly rods.
Itinerary
Day 1: Friday
12:00 PM Arrival at training facility
12:15 PM Meet & greet with instructors
- Assessment of skill set & experience
12:30 PM Classroom Tutorial: Fly Fishing
- Introduction to the fundamentals of fly fishing
- Discussion of gear: rods, reels, line etc
- Stream entomology
- Flies & fly selection
- Reading water & currents
- Fly casting techniques
- Hands-on casting practice
4:30 PM Classroom Tutorial: Wingshooting
- Introduction to the fundamentals of wingshooting
- Overview of the instinctive method of wingshooting
- Introduction to gear
- Shotgun safety: proper handling of fire arms
- Discussion of gauges & ammuntion
- Proper mount, stance, & shotgun fit
6:00 PM Family Style Dinner
Day 2: Saturday
9:00 AM Arrival at training center
- Continental breakfast
9:30 AM Safety briefing
- Students paired with fishing guide
10:00 AM Full-day fly fishing float trip
1:00 PM Lunch on the river
2:00 PM Continue float trip
6:00 PM Family style dinner
Day 3: Sunday
9:00 AM Arrival at training center
- Continental breakfast
9:30 AM Safety Briefing
10:00 AM In the field shooting instruction
- Hands-on practice of proper gun mount
- Instruction and practice of varying target presentations
- Gun fit
1:00 PM Lunch in the field
2:00 PM Continue shooting instruction
- Simulated hunting scenarios over pointing dogs
4:00 PM Closing remarks
Additional Information:
- No prior experience necessary. This school is geared toward the absolute beginner/intermediate angler and shooter.
- Lodging is additional and separate. A list of local lodging is available upon request.
- Class will be held rain or shine! Be prepared for changing weather conditions. Wear layers and pack rain gear.
- All fishing and shooting equipment needed for the school will be provided, if necessary.
- Ten students per class. Be sure to reserve your spot!
- All students must have a valid New York State fishing license.
Reserve your spot at Orvis.com
Catskill Casts & Coverts
3663 County Highway 35 ~ Sidney Center, New York 13839
Rick Watson ~ (724) 504-4921 ~ rick@catskillcc.com
Amber Newman ~ (607) 435-3449 ~ amber@catskillcc.com
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