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Beginner's Affordable Fly-Casting Class 2026
Overview
Northwest Connecticut Trout Unlimited has been teaching beginner Fly Fishing for many years. Our course is affordable, requires no special skills, welcomes everyone over the age of 12 and the sessions are held on weekday evenings from 6:00pm - 7:30pm over the course of six weeks.
Classes are held near Peoples State Forest in Barkhamsted, CT, on the Farmington River. We use this public park because the area is clean, the lawn is cared for, and restrooms are available.
This program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin fishing confidently. The course covers fly rod assembly, essential knot tying, casting techniques, foundational angling strategies, river safety protocols, and proper etiquette.