Learn competitive fly fishing techniques from world class instructors. 

Special Guest Instructors: Lawson Braun, USA Fly Fishing Youth Team, 2025 World Champion 

Blake Hall, USA Fly Fishing Youth Team, 2025 World Youth Individual Bronze Medalist; 3-time National Champion

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●       Age: 12 – 18 years old

●       Limit 16 anglers; registration closes October 10th

●       Cost: $150 (Nantahala clinic only); $250 (Nantahala and Cherokee clinics)

OUTLINE OF EVENTS

●       7:45 AM – 8:00 AM – Check-in

●       8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – On the water instruction

●       10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Practice, Coaches assist

●       12:15 PM – 1:15 PM – Lunch (provided)

●       1:15 PM – 2:15 PM – On the water instruction

●       2:15 PM – 4:45 PM – Practice, Coaches assist

●       5:00 PM – Pick-up

WHAT TO BRING

• Everything you will need for wade fishing
• Fly Rod geared toward tightline nymphing
• Tungsten Bead Flies – 2mm, 2.5mm, 3.5mm, 4mm
• Polarized sunglasses
• Current leader material you are using
• Cherokee tribal fishing permit
• Weather appropriate clothes as well as a change of clothing in case you get wet

If you will need to borrow a rod, please email us at usayfft@gmail.com

OTHER NOTES

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Rain or shine.
Further instructions will be sent prior to clinic.
There is no early check-in or late pick-up.

Meet At:
Rivers Edge Outfitters
61 Big Cove Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719

Fishing – Raven Fork

For any questions, please contact:
Dave Braun – 704-604-4124
Joe Clark – 724-747-8736
Gordon Vanderpool – 724-986-2652
Jess Westbrook – 501-317-5864