The North Georgia Orvis Fly Fishing Schools are the only Orvis Fly Fishing School locations in the southeast. Offering insight and instruction for beginners to accomplished, anglers of all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Both Brasstown Valley Resort and The Lodge at Smithgall Woods offer ideal fly fishing school settings in proximity to some of the finest trout streams in the southeast. Orvis Fly Fishing schools are the oldest such schools in the country, and each is led by a certified Orvis instructor. Participants will learn the art and science of fly fishing from expert Orvis instructors including casting techniques, essential knots, choosing gear and tackle, stream entomology, proper fly selection, how to read water, and how to play, land and safely release fish.
Day one begins with an introduction to the sport of fly-fishing.
Classroom sessions will discuss everything from casting techniques to knots to reading water to understanding flies. Then, students will head out to a casting area to begin practicing casting techniques, followed by lessons on knots, equipment, and advance casting techniques. The Lodge at Smithgall Woods is North Georgia's premier fishing lodge. Located along Dukes Creek, The Lodge at Smithgall Woods combines elegant luxury with 5,555 acres of undisturbed forest and rushing streams. Hiking, wildlife observation and gourmet dining add to the ambiance of this natural wonder.