Orvis Announces
Spring
2012
FREE Fly Fishing 101 and 201 Clinics
Fly Fishing 101—Learn the basics; Fly Fishing 201—Chance to catch your first fish
Visit www.orvis.com/ff101 to register for a local class
FREE Fly Fishing 101 and 201 Clinics
Fly Fishing 101—Learn the basics; Fly Fishing 201—Chance to catch your first fish
Visit www.orvis.com/ff101 to register for a local class
From May through July, Orvis
will offer free fly fishing lessons nationwide through Orvis retail stores and
participating dealers (www.orvis.com/ff101).
This season Orvis hopes to introduce even more outdoor lovers to the sport with
Fly Fishing 101 and 201 beginning in May 2012. Classes are complimentary
to the public and a great way for families and friends to enjoy the
outdoors together.
“The past two years' success of
Fly Fishing 101 is truly amazing and encouraging,” explains Tom Rosenbauer,
Marketing Director of The Orvis Company. “Based on the success of the program,
we've been delighted to welcome many thousands of novice and advancing students
to the joys of fly fishing through Fly Fishing 101 and 201. Our goal is to
encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to come learn more about the
fascination of fly fishing. The classes are unique opportunities to enjoy a new
sport and the success of the program speaks volumes to what folks are seeking in
terms of healthy outdoor recreational activities for themselves and their
families.”
Trout Unlimited and the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) will be lending their support again this year with volunteers at the event and free memberships to their organization for attendees of the class.
Fly Fishing 101/201 Highlights -- The 101 course will consist of two parts—one hour of casting instruction and one hour of rigging. Most participants are true beginners so keeping the focus on learning these basic skills is the best place to start. FF201 classes are conducted on the water, with a lower instructor/student ratio. The main thrust of the 201 course is getting those interested in taking the next step in fly fishing on the water at a local location where they have a great chance at catching their first fish. Private water, local bass/bluegill ponds, or a recently stocked river or creek are typical class sites.
Once instruction is completed, each group attendee will receive a $25 coupon off any purchase of $50 or more and other coupons good toward Orvis gear. Additionally, each group attendee will receive a certificate for a FREE Trout Unlimited membership and a FREE membership to the Federation of Fly Fishers—a $70 value. The total free package value including the instruction is valued at over $150.
To get started in fly fishing and to make it more accessible to start in the sport, participants will also receive discounted offers on a fishing lanyard with tools and a beginner's rod outfit—all the basics needed to hit the water after the class.
Event Dates (exact times determined by store):
Trout Unlimited and the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) will be lending their support again this year with volunteers at the event and free memberships to their organization for attendees of the class.
Fly Fishing 101/201 Highlights -- The 101 course will consist of two parts—one hour of casting instruction and one hour of rigging. Most participants are true beginners so keeping the focus on learning these basic skills is the best place to start. FF201 classes are conducted on the water, with a lower instructor/student ratio. The main thrust of the 201 course is getting those interested in taking the next step in fly fishing on the water at a local location where they have a great chance at catching their first fish. Private water, local bass/bluegill ponds, or a recently stocked river or creek are typical class sites.
Once instruction is completed, each group attendee will receive a $25 coupon off any purchase of $50 or more and other coupons good toward Orvis gear. Additionally, each group attendee will receive a certificate for a FREE Trout Unlimited membership and a FREE membership to the Federation of Fly Fishers—a $70 value. The total free package value including the instruction is valued at over $150.
To get started in fly fishing and to make it more accessible to start in the sport, participants will also receive discounted offers on a fishing lanyard with tools and a beginner's rod outfit—all the basics needed to hit the water after the class.
Event Dates (exact times determined by store):
| Fly Fishing 101 | ||
| Saturday, May 5 Sunday, May 6 Saturday May 12 Sunday, May 13 Saturday, May 26 Sunday, May 27 |
Saturday,
June 2 Sunday, June 3 Saturday, June 16 Sunday, June 17 Saturday, June 23 Sunday, June 24 |
|
| Fly Fishing 201 | ||
| Saturday, May
19 Sunday, May 20 |
Saturday,
June 9 Sunday June 10 |
Sunday, July 1 |
About The Orvis
Company
Founded in 1856, Orvis pioneered the mail order industry in the United States, operates more than 80 retail stores in the U.S. and the U.K. including its Flagship store in Manchester, VT; and maintains a network of over 400 dealers worldwide. Orvis donates five percent of pre-tax profits each year to protecting nature. You can read more about Orvis on their website at www.orvis.com.
Founded in 1856, Orvis pioneered the mail order industry in the United States, operates more than 80 retail stores in the U.S. and the U.K. including its Flagship store in Manchester, VT; and maintains a network of over 400 dealers worldwide. Orvis donates five percent of pre-tax profits each year to protecting nature. You can read more about Orvis on their website at www.orvis.com.
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