Meet Your Instructor
Mike Barrand has been fishing all his life but considers the last 7 years the most exciting. This is when he picked up his first fly rod. The single/double hand rod has brought him to many beautiful destinations including Vancouver Island and Newfoundland.
Not only has fly fishing taken him to some great places, it has also allowed him to work with world class companies such as
Mike is quite versed with the single hand rod and the complete family of double hand rods. He will work with you on your desired style you wish to learn and by the end of the day you will have the basic fundamentals to get out fishing. His teaching style is one of a laid back approach so the student can relax while learning.
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Fly Fishing School Toronto Grand River
This fly fishing school is one hour west of Toronto in the Grand River Valley. It is fly fishing instruction for those who want to hone their skills and correct unrecognized habits.
The Grand River and its tributary streams offer excellent bass and steelhead fly fishing.
Sunday Dates for 2010 to be announced.
This Instructional Fly Fishing course is from 9am to 5pm on Sundays.
It is held in a wilderness setting on the section of the Grand River called "Trout Alley".
The equipment you need is your hat, eye protection, waders and rain gear.
The instructor supplies lunch and equipment. If having your own rod... bring it along.
Maximum number in a course is six people... but larger group can be accompanied with additional instructors... provided we have advance notice.
Prices for the 8hr Course with equipment/lunch. (Taxes not included )
| Number of People | One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six |
| Cost per Person | $50/Hr | $30/Hr | $175.00 each | $150.00 each | $140.00 each | $125.00 each |
Price varies with number of participants. If bad weather you can reschedule or full refund
Advanced Fly Fishing Course Information
Our first goal is to understand where you are at with your fly fishing skills.
To offer corrective advice on proper stance, kinetics of the cast and adapting styles to physical injuries.
Demonstration of techniques for different stream environments, weather elements and safety.
Learning to casting off both left and right shoulder.
Double-hauling technique to increase line speed for greater distancce.
Properly loading and releasing the rod to tighten up loops... mending the line.
Correlating line types to fish species/size ... weights to match rod & reel, floating vs sinking lines.
Choosing fly types... wet, dry, streamers, nymps and presentation techniques.
Questions on... "Is equipment to catch the fish? ... Or is equipment to capture the fisherman?"
Please pre-order your Tripper Lunch by Chef Nancy...
(choice of wrap, dessert, fruit and drink)
Veggie Wrap ~ Roasted Red,
Caesar Wrap ~ Grilled Breast of Chicken with Romaine Lettuce Real Bacon, Croutons, and Forks Homemade Caesar Dressing
Cold Meat Wraps … with Chopped Romaine, Plum Tomato, English Cucumber, Garlic Hummus, Shredded Cheese… choice of meat …. Roast
Choice of dessert… brownie, large cookie, butter tart and date square.
Fruit of the Day... pending what is in season
Choice of drink… apple or orange juice, coke/diet coke, ginger ale, sprite and orange pop, ice tea, water.