Women’s Novice Fly Fishing School – Grand Lake Stream,…
Find Out MoreWeatherby’s Novice School for Women is for the person that has never tried fly fishing or someone that has learned casting but has never really caught any fish. We start at the beginning, learning about rods, lines, reels, leaders, tippet and flies. We cover fly selection, reading the water, wading safety, entomology, knots, a little bit of fly tying and a whole lot more! We will be fishing with nymphs, streamers, and dry flies for landlocked salmon and brook trout in Grand Lake Stream as well as streamers and poppers for smallmouth bass in the surrounding waters. So little time and so much to learn. This is just the beginning of a life-long pursuit.
Please bring your personal clothing, warm gear, wool hat, gloves, etc. We have a good packing list on our web site at https://www.weatherbys.com/gear-for-your-fishing-trip/
All fishing gear – waders, rods, reels, lines, flies – will be included if needed.
Four nights, three days, $1495 per person.
Contact: Jeff McEvoy at 207-796-5558 or info@weatherbys.com
Women’s Intermediate Fly Fishing School – Grand Lake Stream,…
Find Out MoreWeatherby’s Intermediate School for Women will focus on early season nymph and streamer fishing techniques used to catch landlocked salmon. We will be sight nymphing for salmon, learning how to outfit your rod, select flies and present them to salmon lying in wait. We will also learn to cast sink tip lines with streamers focusing on presentation of the fly in order to entice a fish to strike. In addition will learn about early season wading safety and how to dress to stay warm in cold water. This is a fishing and learning experience that will allow participants to be comfortable and confident fishing on their own or with friends after the school. Although you don’t need to be an experienced angler, some experience with fly casting/fishing is helpful. We will teach you the rest!
Please bring your personal clothing, warm gear, wool hat, gloves, etc. We have a good packing list on our web site at https://www.weatherbys.com/gear-for-your-fishing-trip/
All fishing gear – waders, rods, reels, lines, flies – will be included if needed.
Three nights, 2 1/2 days, $1395 per person.
Contact: Jeff McEvoy at 207-796-5558 or info@weatherbys.com
50/50 On The Water Women’s Fly Fishing Event –…
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Chandler Lake Camps and Lodge in support of the Orvis Company and 50/50 On the Water initiative has created a unique and exciting women’s fly fishing experience.
Offering a great way to rediscover and cultivate your passion for fly fishing. Our goal is to bring women together for the sport of fly fishing and adventure in Northern Maine, one of America’s most iconic landscapes. Join like-minded guests longing to leave the stresses of life behind.
This 4 night, 3 day trip is primarily a wilderness dry fly fishing experience for wild Native Maine Brook Trout. The specifically chosen dates are peak for our very sought after Hex (Green Drake) hatch. We will be casting over Brook Trout averaging 14 to 17 inches with many in the 18 to 20” class. Numerous fishing opportunities with little pressure results in great success for all skill levels.
Your leisure morning will start with a healthy breakfast in a beautiful setting, our lodge being the only cabins on the lake.
A number of late morning and early afternoon activities are on the schedule:
You’ll learn tips and techniques in a fun and supportive environment supported throughout by your trip leader Megan Hess and our full staff of Professional Registered Maine Guides that are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced not only with our waters but the sport and art of fly-fishing as well.
All fly-fishing gear can be provided if necessary at no additional charge.
Daughters, granddaughters and young women 16 years and under come free with a paid adult per youth. Pay it forward and start a family tradition today.
All-inclusive pricing with experienced professional Maine guides.
Offering a great way to rediscover and cultivate your passion for fly fishing. Our goal is to bring women together for the sport of fly fishing and adventure in Northern Maine, one of America’s most iconic landscapes. Join like-minded guests longing to leave the stresses of life behind.
This 4 night, 3 day trip is primarily a wilderness dry fly fishing experience for wild Native Maine Brook Trout. The specifically chosen dates are peak for our very sought after Hex (Green Drake) hatch. We will be casting over Brook Trout averaging 14 to 17 inches with many in the 18 to 20” class. Numerous fishing opportunities with little pressure results in great success for all skill levels.
Your leisure morning will start with a healthy breakfast in a beautiful setting, our lodge being the only cabins on the lake.
A number of late morning and early afternoon activities are on the schedule:
- An impressive and detailed Entomology presentation featuring Eastern Hatches by our very own and very talented Professional Fly Fisherwoman and Fly Tyer Megan Hess.
- Field to Table presentation. Close attention to ingredients is at the heart of all good cooking – our featured Chef will bring a wide range of wild foods into sharp and delicious focus for all to enjoy.
- Stemware painting at its finest, followed by wine tasting matched with local fare. Enjoy your special wine glass throughout your stay.
- Fly tying, casting instruction and tune-ups, canoes and kayaks all assisted by experienced Maine guides in a non-intimidating environment.
- A healthy noon meal will prepare us for an afternoon and evening of great fly fishing, “your schedule is our schedule” so we fish as long as you wish. With a great picnic lunch our evenings are casual and comfortable in a beautiful environment.
- We return to the lodge as our guests desire for dessert and refreshments to reflect on the casting, catching and evening’s adventures.
You’ll learn tips and techniques in a fun and supportive environment supported throughout by your trip leader Megan Hess and our full staff of Professional Registered Maine Guides that are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced not only with our waters but the sport and art of fly-fishing as well.
All fly-fishing gear can be provided if necessary at no additional charge.
Daughters, granddaughters and young women 16 years and under come free with a paid adult per youth. Pay it forward and start a family tradition today.
All-inclusive pricing with experienced professional Maine guides.
Women’s Novice Fly Fishing School – Grand Lake Stream,…
Get More InfoOur Novice School will be taught by Catherine Gordon, a Registered Maine Guide that dedicates most of her time to working with disabled veterans through the Travis Mills Foundation. The school will be four nights, three full days of instruction and will include private lodging, all meals and use of Orvis fly rods and waders if needed. As a novice school, you will learn from the ground up – everything from rod selection, casting and knots to wading safety, entomology, fly selection and presentation.
We can provide waders and fly rods and we sell licenses at our lodge. You will need all personal clothing appropriate for early summer angling in Maine. We have complete gear lists on our web site.
Call our lodge at 877-796-5558 or email us at info@weatherbys.com to Register.
The school will be held at Weatherby’s Lodge in Grand Lake Stream, Maine.
Women’s Intermediate Fly Fishing School – Grand Lake Stream,…
Get More InfoOur intermediate school will be taught by Abbie Schuster of Kismet Outfitters and will focus on fishing streamers and nymphs during the prime season for landlocked salmon on Grand Lake Stream in eastern Maine. Pricing includes use of all equipment, private lodging, all meals and 2 1/2 days of instruction with Abbie. As a multi-day school rather than a casting class, you will learn all aspects of fly fishing that will include knots to how to handle a fish, wading safety and proper presentation of a fly, fly selection, reading the water, entomology and a whole lot more.
We can provide waders and fly rods and we sell licenses at our lodge. You will need all personal clothing appropriate for early season fishing in Maine. We have complete gear lists on our web site.
Call our lodge at 877-796-5558 or email us at info@weatherbys.com to Register.
Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing with Selene Dumaine –…
Selene’s school will be a four night, three day foray into the world of fly fishing for landlocked salmon and smallmouth bass in Grand Lake Stream and the St. Croix River. The timing of the school is set during the tail end of the spring migration between lakes for the salmon so the opportunities to really catch fish are significant. As this is a novice school, you will learn everything you need to know to confidently fly fish in your home waters. Skill will include casting technique, reading water, how to handle fish, wade safely, fly selection, knots, fly presentation and more! Immerse yourself in the world of fly fishing and learning. Cozy, private cabins with fireplaces; fine, healthy meals in our dining room; hot showers; and round the clock power make for perfect learning conditions for you so you may focus on the fishing. Join us for this certain to be sold out school with Selene Dumaine. Selene Dumaine is a Registered Maine Guide and Carrie Stevens reproduction fly tyer (if you don’t know who Carrie Stevens is, you will!), and tyer of presentation quality flies. All equipment if provided at no charge. Fishing licenses sold at the lodge. Participants will be responsible for all of their personal clothing and rain gear and are welcome to use their own equipment if desired. Email us at info@weatherbys.com or call us at 877-796-5558 to register for Selene’s School.
Women’s Intermediate Fly Fishing School with Abbie Schuster –…
Abbie’s school will be a three night, two and half day foray into the world of traditional streamer and nymph fishing for landlocked salmon and brook trout in Grand Lake Stream. The timing of the school is set during the spring migration between lake for the salmon so the opportunities to really catch fish are significant. You will improve your casting techniques, learn to read water, how to handle fish, wade safely, fly selection, knots, fly presentation and more! Immerse yourself in the world of fly fishing and learning. Cozy, private cabins with fireplaces; fine, healthy meals in our dining room; hot showers; and round the clock power make for perfect learning conditions for you. Join us for this certain to be sold out school with Abbie Schuster of Kismet Outfitters. Abbie Schuster is a Registered Maine Guide and a USCG Captain, guiding salt water on Cape Cod. She also hosts numerous angling trips for woman internationally. Learn more about Abbie at www.kismetoutfitters.com. All equipment can be provided at no charge. We sell licenses at our lodge. You will be responsible for all personal clothing, toiletries, rain gear. If you have waders and rods, you are welcome to bring them. Please email us at info@weatherbys.com or call us at 877-796-5558 to register for this school.