Florida Keys Fly Fishing School

I saw the fish about fifty yards out and my first thought was………….. shark. At twenty five yards I was thinking holy #%*@ that's the biggest bonefish I have ever seen. The client on the front of the boat was struggling to make a thirty foot cast. On a wide open white flat under clear blue skies I needed a good sixty feet to put the fly on this fish. First shot, not even close, the fish moved off into the wind, second shot after poling fifteen minutes into the wind, no chance. These are the moments that test a guide, you just feel bad for the client and frustrated that you can't help with the those last sixty feet.

One of the mantras I say to my clients is "practice your casting before you come down." I would say that the majority of people I fish with struggle when it comes to dealing with the wind and making the kind of cast demanded by big fish and windy flats. There are great schools all over the place and I can't stress enough that if you are thinking about a bonefishing trip you should take advantage of a good school or the instruction from your local shop. If you are thinking about a school, let me recommend one of the best in the US, The Florida Keys Fly Fishing School.

As a continual learner, and for my professional development, I decided I would invest the time and money to attend the school run by Sandy Moret and his great crew. I can't say enough about the value of the experience and the down right fun I had at the school. How can you go wrong with instruction by Flip Pallot, Steve Rajeff, Graig Brewer, Sandy Moret and others all set at the world famous Boca Cheeca Lodge? The knowledge and experience of the teaching staff is truly legendary and the comradeirie of the class made me feel like I was on a fishing trip with a bunch of good friends. Class sizes are small and the instruction is tailored to each student. If you want to treat yourself to a great weekend, become a better caster and gain a deeper understanding of the sport, give Sandy a call and see if there is room in the next class.

25.02.2008. 14:47