Fishing School

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Tuition Includes:

• Reception on Friday evening at the Islander Resort to unwind from travel, relax, meet the instructors and other students
• All instruction for two full days of classes & casting on Saturday & Sunday
• The use of our equipment for casting and all training aids
• Reception on Saturday evening at Florida Keys Outfitters to spend informal one on one with our instructor staff and other students
• Lunches on school days
• The cost of the school does not include lodging and there is no fishing during the school, but we have excellent guides available for two days after the school.
• If you would like to schedule fishing after school or reserve lodging, please choose from the options below. We do not charge your credit card for lodging, we will only forward the registration information along with arrival date, departure date and credit card information.

 2013 School Schedule (Subject to Availability):

• Friday evening June 21 through Sunday afternoon June 23, 2013
• Friday evening October 11 through Sunday afternoon October 13, 2013

(Each weekend school begins with a 6:30 – 8:00 pm informal reception on Friday evening. Classes run from 9:00 am to around 4:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday with lunch included.)

Lodging: 
We have arranged special rates at The Islander Resort for anglers attending sessions of The Florida Keys Fly Fishing School. The Islander Resort is located on over 20 beautiful tropical acres in the heart of Islamorada and provides 114 comfortable guest rooms and suites. 

The Islander Resort offers two heated pools, hot tub, 1100 feet of coral sand beach and a 200 foot lighted pier on the Atlantic Ocean. A poolside tiki bar and restaurant offers excellent lunches and dinners. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided daily. 

As the “campus” for The Florida Keys Fly Fishing School and central proximity to fishing guides and other dining and entertainment locations, your stay at The Islander Resort will make the time in the Keys flow smoothly as the tides. See more at www.islanderfloridakeys.com.

(Rates good through length of stay for students staying to fish.) 

Rooms are subject to state & local taxes currently @ 11.5%. Rooms feature full kitchens with oven, stove top, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator, screened lanais with patio furniture & ceiling fan, radios with alarm, coffee makers, free high speed wireless internet, 25” color TV with full cable and more.

LEARN TO CATCH FISH THAT OTHERS JUST DREAM ABOUT. The Florida Keys Fly Fishing School gives you the unique opportunity to learn from some of the most highly recognized masters in the art of fly fishing. You'll learn to sight cast with confidence to tropical flats species like tarpon, bonefish, snook, permit, and redfish. Develop bluewater techniques and feel the exhilaration and power of dolphin, tuna, kingfish, and sailfish on fly! The Fly Fishing School ...provides fly fishermen of all skill levels with an opportunity to learn how to catch the fish most anglers only dream about and students learn from some of the most highly recognized masters of the art of fly fishing. Classes will follow an informal discussion outline with plenty of time for questions and answers. We will limit the number of students to provide lots of personal attention by the instructors. Films, slide presentations, discussions and field exercises are mixed to give you a sound understanding of salt water fly fishing. The school specializes in sight fishing for tropical flats species such as bonefish, tarpon, redfish and permit. Blue water and striper fishing is also featured. Subjects include casting, sighting fish, fly selection, presentation, tackle specification and selection, leaders, knots, fighting fish, wind problems, flats etiquette, short quick casts, and selecting fly fishing guides and lodges; your expectations and theirs. The school begins with a welcome reception on Friday evening followed by two full days of fly fishing school. Guided fly fishing is offered after the school weekend. Our instructor staff has been hand picked, not only for their tremendous angling experience, but also for the personal satisfaction they receive through sharing their knowledge with someone who seeks the ultimate angling experience. The school will be held in Islamorada, in the Florida Keys. The "Sportfishing Capital of the World."

Subject to openings and class availability.

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