Fly Fishing Schools

Flyfishing Schools

Wading Into Our Second Decade of Flyfishing Seminars in New Hampshire's Unspoiled Wilderness!

Beginning anglers and experienced flyfishers alike will appreciate a weekend at Tall Timber for one of
Broadside's enriching classes in the art of flyfishing. Details on our 2009 classes are below.

Tall Timber's 2009 Fly Fishing School Line-Up
Description:	Hosted By:	Dates:
Simplified Fly Fishing	Broadside International	May 29 to 31
Stream Tactics and Technique	Broadside International	July 10 to 12

You’re invited to join the world-class instructors of Broadside International on the productive upper Connecticut River during the peak of our trout season where you’ll discover how to enjoy successful days astream.

For fourteen years now, Tall Timber has hosted successful fly fishing schools offered by Broadside's International angling team. The programs provide an in-depth introduction to the wonderful world of trout and trout fishing with the fly. All aspects of the sport are covered in both the Simplified Flyfishing and the Stream Tactics and Technique programs. Each of the Weekends will include flyfishing excursions to nearby waters during "peak" times. Instructors Angus Boezeman and Alan Erdossy bring over 40 years of teaching experience to the Tall Timber programs. In addition to sharing their enthusiasm for fly fishing with anglers from Japan to the Canadian Maritimes, their International Exchange brings the finest fly fishing craftspersons to the world market.

From your first knot to the "tug-tug-tug"
of a trout, TTL courses mean successful
days astream and afloat all season long.

We received the following letter from a former student:

June 3, 2009

Tom & Everyone:

Please pass this along to Alan and Angus if you can....

Many thanks for everything this past weekend. The fly fishing school was superb, much better than I expected. The pleasure of Alan and Angus' company was surpassed only by their knowledge and enthusiasm of this great sport. I feel like I have learned from the very best. I probably have.

I'll be back up as soon as possible to get back into the river......thanks again for everything. This was a great experience.

Rand Kimball

Flyfishing for Trout and Salmon

Simplified Flyfishing - Broadside International - May 29 to 31, 2009

Personalized instruction in casting, wading, insect identification and fly selection. Streamcraft and tackle customization are introduced in the classroom and reviewed streamside. Learn a variety of techniques and skills specific to fly fishing New England waters, and practice them during prime fishing times on the Northeast's premier fly fishing stream, the Connecticut River. This class is designed to help participants catch trout consistently, year-round.

Stream Tactics and Technique - Broadside International - July 10 to 12, 2009

Back Lake and the pools, runs and riffles of the Upper Connecticut will be the classroom for this weekend of skill building and observation. A concentrated study of fly and insect types will be presented to prepare anglers for the challenging task of choosing and presenting the correct fly on the water. Fishing classical dry flies, wets and streamers will be compared to nymphing and modern dry fly practice. This is the peak of the dry fly season on the trophy stretch so we will concentrate on casting and fishing the floating fly. The entomology of the stream will be examined and safe wading techniques will be practiced. The full day, from dawn until after dark, of flyfishing opportunities will be sampled. The class will begin with a complete casting and terminal tackle review.

Workshop Fees are $525.00 and include:

Lodge Room or "Basic Cabin" Accommodations at Tall Timber Lodge*

Meals from Dinner Friday (served at 5:30 PM) through Sunday Breakfast (two dinners, two breakfasts, and one bag lunch)

Housekeeping and Dining Gratuities

N.H. Rooms & Meals Tax (8%)

Tuition and Material Fees

Year Membership in the Federation of Fly Fishers

Rod, reel and waders for Simplified Flyfishing school students

* The following units are considered "Basic Cabins": White Birch Apt. 1 and Silver Birch Apt. 2, Alder #2, Beech #3, Cedar #4, Balsam #5 and Chuck's Cabin. This rate is for students only - guests of students staying in the cabins will pay for the other half of the cabin base rate separately. Students that request an accommodation upgrade will be charged the difference between the school lodging price and the upgrade price.

Participants are expected to provide their own tackle (chest waders are recommended), and/or fly tying tools for the Stream Tactics and Technique class. Discount packages may be ordered in advance through the Tall Timber Fly Shop. Students also receive 10% off tackle in the Tall Timber Fly Shop. Details will be sent upon completion of your registration. Please don't hesitate to contact Broadside or Tall Timber Lodge with questions. Anglers are encouraged to stay after the final session Sunday morning, and fish informally with the group.

To Register Call Tom, Judy, Corinne or Karrie at: 1-800-83-LODGE or email:

BroadsideI at AOL

Tall Timber Lodge ~ 609 Beach Road ~ Pittsburg, NH 03592 ~ 800-83-LODGE

Email Address: FlyFish at Tall Timber