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Buy a Rod Get a FREE Reel–Orvis May Fly Fishing Promotion

Buy a Rod Get a FREE Reel  Orvis May Fly Fishing Promotion

Orvis Fly Fishing 201–Free Event

InOrvis Fly Fishing 201  Free Event partnership with Orvis, we are once again offering our FREE introduction to fly fishing classes this spring and summer.  “Fly Fishing 201? will be our intermediate fly fishing classes.  The class will be 2 hours in length and feature an hour of casting instruction on the water with our guides then 1 hour of rigging and equipment.  All classes will meet  in the store on Saturday mornings.  You must RSVP and register for the event as space is limited to 8 participants per session.  There will be two session per day from 9-11 and from 11-1pm.  Please call 434.977.6882 to sign up.  Registration is FREE.

Special Offers
Each group attendee will receive a $25 off coupon for any purchase of $50 or more towards Orvis gear on that day only.  In addition, you will receive a FREE Trout Unlimited Membership for 1 year valued at $35.

Make sure to mark your calendars now for these FREE fly fishing events.

 

Event Dates are June 25 and July 16

FREE Fly Fishing 101 is Back!

FREE Fly Fishing 101 is Back!In partnership with Orvis, we are once again offering our FREE introduction to fly fishing classes this spring and summer.  “Fly Fishing 101″ will be our introductory classes geared for the total beginner.  The class will be 2 hours in length and feature an hour of casting instruction with our guides then 1 hour of rigging and equipment.  All classes will be held in the store on Saturday mornings.  You must RSVP and register for the event as space is limited to 8 participants per session.  There will be two session per day from 9-11 and from 11-1pm.  Please call 434.977.6882 to sign up.  Registration is FREE.

Special Offers
Each group attendee will receive a $25 off coupon for any purchase of $50 or more towards Orvis gear on that day only.  In addition, you will receive a FREE Trout Unlimited Membership for 1 year valued at $35.

Make sure to mark your calendars now for these FREE fly fishing events.

Fish Report for Central Virginia

Fish Report for Central VirginiaFish Report: General Conditions
Temps are on the rise and trout fishing is in full swing. Mtn streams are kicking out brookies. We’re getting rain which is good news. The bad news is we’re getting rain. Its always a double edged sword this time of year because we need the water but too much water will blow out some streams. All streams are fishable at this point but check waterflows before you go. We stocked Big Bend Farm on April 4th with 500 lbs of large rainbow trout. Fishing is outstanding. We now have an online calendar for Big Bend which you can view here.

Check out the full fish report here.

Fly Fishing in Virginia:He shoots…He scores!

A recent day of trout fly fishing in Virginia on our private water, Big Bend Farm. One of 20 fish landed that day.

Spring Video Fishing Report-March 2011

Moormans River Stocking Friday-Virginia Fishing Report

The restocking of the TJTU Moormans section has been rescheduled for next Thursday, March 17 due to high water.

The TJTU section o of the moormans river will be stocked Friday, March 11. Fishing should be great with increased water levels from the recent rain. This Virginia fishing report is for the Central Virginia area around Charlottesville.

Hardy Zenith Rods in Stock!

We have the Hardy Zenith Rods in stock now. 5wts. Please call to reserve your rod now. These are currently the best selling rod in the U.S. and hard to find since they won the Yellowstone Shootout this year. 434.977.6882

Virginia Fly Fishing Festival

The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is held outside each spring on the banks of the South River in Waynesboro, Virginia. On April 16-17, 2011, the 11th annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival will draw anglers from across the Mid-Atlantic with nonstop free lectures and tips on where, when, and how to fly fish in the Old Dominion and across the globe as well as wine-tasting and live music.

Want to get started in fly fishing but don’t know where to begin? The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is the ideal place to get your feet wet in the sport. Are you an avid fly angler looking to take your skills to the next level? The festival is your one-stop shop for gear, expert advice, and even instruction. Be a part of the largest fly angling event in the Old Dominion!

Springs the time to cast a line and sip some wine at our 10th annual festival. We hope to see you there.

Free Fly Tying Tomorrow–Saturday, February 19

Once again, we’ve got free fly tying on tap for tomorrow morning from 10-12. Stop by for free coffee and friends. John Edelen will be demonstrating some dry fly patterns and we will be available for anyone who wants help. If you just want to come by and share a pattern we’d like that too. Basically, we’re open tomorrow for any agenda. Bring your tools and tying materials and lets get busy.