Chesapeake Bay Fly Fishing School
Orvis Fly Fishing School on the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay Fly Fishing School
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Chesapeake Bay Fly Fishing School
Orvis Fly Fishing School on the Chesapeake Bay
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schools@orvis.comSchools offer small class sizes – a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
1-Day Fly-Fishing School Overview
9:00 a.m. Students meet at the Kent Island Resort Garden House Beachfront.
9:15 a.m. Introduction and discussion of class program.
9:30 a.m. Classroom presentation – Line, rod and reel talk. The Orvis Progressive Method to Fly Casting video.
10:15 a.m. Report to casting area for demonstration on the basic casting stroke; students casting.
11:15 a.m. Classroom presentation – Fly selection. Tips on how to handle, photograph and release fish.
12:00 p.m. Lunch (catered to school.)
1:00 p.m. Report to casting area for demonstration on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting; students casting.
2:00 p.m. Classroom presentation – Knot tying seminar. Discussion on leaders, hands-on knot tying.
2:30 p.m. Report to casting area – Demonstration on hook-setting and fish fighting techniques. Students casting.
3:45 p.m. Return to classroom for final questions, special offers. and closing statements.
4:00 p.m. End of School.
If you want to learn more, please reach out to the Schools Team and request the specific itinerary for your chosen Orvis School location.
| 1-Day School | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | 6 | Sunday |
| June 2025 | 8 | Sunday |
| August 2025 | 17 | Sunday |
| October 2025 | 12 | Sunday |
The 1-Day Orvis Chesapeake Bay Fly-Fishing School is held at the historic Kent Island Resort in Stevensville MD. A short drive from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. Kent Island Resort guests can enjoy rooms and suites that benefit from magnificent views of the shores of Chesapeake Bay and 220-acres of our estate, nestling in the rolling Maryland countryside. These vistas are the source of inspiration for our manor’s historic interiors.
One -Day School Location:
Kent Island Resort
500 Kent Manor Dr.
Stevensville, MD 21666
What is the cost?
School cost includes the classroom instruction, personally recorded outdoor fly-casting instruction sessions, lunch and a charter fishing trip with the two-day combination school.
If you want to learn to fly cast and fish or improve your casting and all-around fly-fishing knowledge, Plus learn some tips on catching and fighting larger fish. Join us at the Orvis Chesapeake Bay Fly Fishing School.
Do I need to buy a fishing license?
No.
When does the school start and end?
Please reach out to our Orvis team for the specific schedule of each day at this school, but most schools run from about 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, with a lunch break.
What is included in the price of the school?
Use of Orvis fly rods/reels, leaders, flies, and where necessary waders and vests. Lunch is also included at most locations.
Is lodging included?
No. Lodging arrangements are made separately by the students.
Are meals included?
Lunch is the only meal included in the school tuition price.
How many people will be in the class?
The school capacity will range from 8-12 students. The student to instructor ratio is 4:1.
Do we stop the school because of weather?
No, unless there are dangerous conditions.
Can you bring your own equipment?
Yes.
What skill level is this school best suited for?
In casting, we adjust our instruction to the individual student’s level.
What is the cancellation policy?
Yes, please see our T&Cs tab.
Will I be able to attend the same class as my son/wife/etc, even though I am an intermediate and they are a beginner?
Yes. In casting, we adjust our instruction to the individual student’s level.
Are there opportunities for guided fishing afterwards?
Yes. Please reach out to the Orvis team for suggestions or inquire directly to your fly fishing school instructor.
Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If the reservation is cancelled 60+ days from your school date, Orvis will offer a full refund back the original method of payment, or the reservation can be transferred to another available school. If the reservation is cancelled 30-60 days from the date of the school, the customer will have a choice between a refund of 50% or transferring the reservation to another available school. On cancellations 29 days or less there is no refund and no transfer. There will be no refund extended to students who do not attend their scheduled school and do not notify the school within the timeframes listed in this policy. Any reservation that has been transferred to a different date cannot be later cancelled without 100% payment penalty.
For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
