Learn the Sport of Fly Fishing

DAME JULIANA LEAGUE FLY FISHING CLASS

The 2026 “Learn to Fly-Fish Course” was held on April 25 and was again very successful. Information about future classes is not yet available.

Interested parties can apply using the link below. (It says click HERE in body of description)

Fly fishing can be a rewarding, year-round sport that can be enjoyed by the entire family. The Dame Juliana League's Learn to Fly Fish Course is intended to get you started in the sport. You will learn all the basic skills and with a little more practice and time, you can become a skilled fly fisher.

The course cost remains at $95.00. This well designed course is a great value and will provide you with all the same information and instruction that other, more expensive, courses provide.


Our club has been in existence for well over 50 years, and the latest course in 2026 was the 31st year that we have featured this class for the Mid-Atlantic community.

All of our instructors are experienced, seasoned fly fisherman who have fished across the country and abroad. The basics of casting will be taught and led by Fly Fishers International (FFI) Certified Casting Instructors. In order to ensure an adequate student to teacher ratio, The course is limited to 30 participants and pre-registration is required.

All equipment is provided and a fishing license is not required. If you have a fly rod and reel, feel free to bring them along. Plan to join us for a fun-filled day! A streamside lunch is provided and a raffle featuring fly fishing equipment, materials, flies, and literature will be held at the end of the course.

What the Course Includes:

  • Fly Casting Instruction

  • Basic Equipment Needs

  • Lines, Leaders and Knots

  • Trout Food (i.e. Entomology)

  • Food Fly Patterns

  • On-Stream Technique Demonstrations

Information about future courses has not yet been posted, but registering your name in this google form will let us know you are interested. CLICK HERE to add your name on the Google form. Once this basic registration process is completed, including our standard waiver acknowledgement and a few short questions, you will receive a confirmation email that you are listed. Do not follow the link to PayPal, of course until more info is posted. Registration and enrollment (When completed) entitles you to a year’s membership in DJL, which you can take advantage of immediately. See the Membership choice back at the Main Menu for joining our club.

Be Safe - Stay Healthy,
Eric Tschantre
Course Coordinator – Dame Juliana League