Wading Into Our Third Decade of Fly Fishing Classes in New Hampshire's Unspoiled Wilderness!

Beginning anglers and experienced fly fishers alike will appreciate a weekend of fly fishing classes at Tall Timber's Fly Fishing Schools in Pittsburg, NH. Broadside's enriching classes in the art of fly fishing are held on the Upper Connecticut River of northern New England, offering some of the best trout and salmon fishing in the northeast.

In 2015, Tall Timber began offering a Two Handed Casting Clinic under the instruction of IFFF Certified Two Handed Casting Instructor William FlySpoke. The clinic explores the possibilities of fishing our northeast rivers for trout and salmon using Two Handed Rod techniques and equipment.

Details on our 2016 classes are below.

Tall Timber's 2016 Fly Fishing Instruction Line-Up

Simplified Fly Fishing ~ Broadside
June 3 to 5, 2016

Simplified Fly Fishing ~ Broadside
July 8 to 10, 2016

Broadside International
Fly Fishing Schools

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 almost thirty years now, Tall Timber has hosted successful fly fishing schools offered by Broadside's International angling team. The program provides an in-depth introduction to the wonderful world of trout and trout fishing with the fly.

All aspects of the sport are covered
in the Simplified Fly Fishing program.  

Each Weekend will include fly fishing excursions to nearby waters during "peak" times. Instructors Angus Boezeman (left) 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:

Angus and Alan dredging the river bottom for insects

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FlySpoke Two Handed Casting Clinics

Learn the discipline of two handed spey casting with spey and switch rods this spring at Tall Timber, under the tutelage of IFFF certified two handed casting instructor William FlySpoke. Learning to use spey casts on switch rods to swing flies for big trout is the goal of this course, and springtime in northern New England is a great time to swing streamers for those big trout and salmon on the Connecticut River.

Join us at Tall Timber for a day of learning and fly fishing on the Connecticut River this May!

“In an ever evolving path, two hand casting for trout, salmon and striped bass is on the upswing.  There is now a well developed advantage in using this old world casting style when it meets the modern fly rod and scientifically formulated lines available today.  Some might define the perfect cast as one with a very tight loop and with extreme accuracy.  I say the perfect cast is the one that gets my fly from the time it stops fishing till it’s fishing again in the quickest amount of time.  It’s the one that will drift my fly under complete control due to a longer rod and the greater amount of water I can cover. 
 
As a Certified Federation of Fly Fishers Two Hand Casting Instructor, I will share my 15 years experience in the firm basics of two hand casting as well as the fishing advantages possible with the various line styles available. Come join me for a well thought out and planned learning experience.  You will leave this class with a far greater understanding of the two hand advantage that will increase your range of ability substantially.”
 
William Ciaurro
IFFF-THCI/CCI

Fly Fishing for Trout & Salmon

Simplified Fly Fishing 
Presented by Broadside International

June 3 - 5, 2016
(Class is FULL)

July 8 - 10, 2016
(6 spots left)

Personalized instruction in casting, wading, insect identification and fly selection. Stream craft and tackle  customization are introduced in the classroom and reviewed stream side. 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.

Fly Fishing School Fees are $595.00 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 (9%)
• 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.

To Register Call Tom, Judy, Corinne, Brenda or Ginette at:
1-800-83-LODGE or email: BroadsideI  at AOL

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Two Handed Rod
Casting Clinics

Spey / Switch Rod Casting Clinic
Pres. by FlySpoke

Each and every cast from lift to follow through has a tempo and rhythm that is preformed with the application and removal of power with tempo. Momentum is maintained by having the rod tip move at the correct speed and direction to command the line’s path. The rod needs to be bent and remain bent until the final forward movement ceases.  

Casts that are airborne, or what is called splash and go, are especially superior when used in this way.  Casts like the Double Spey, Snap Tip(T) and Circle Spey rely on water borne loading. They have a distinctive placement of the anchor and then a sweep that becomes the continuous action.  Anchor placement is critical on all casts and styles.

This is the way of the Modern Two Hand style. Casts are fluid with continuous motion and therefore have a continuous loading of the rod.  Momentum is adjusted to control the direction and position of the line.

Spey Casting Clinic Fees are
$406.00 and include:

• Lodge Room or “Basic Cabin" Accommodations at Tall Timber Lodge*
• Meals from Dinner Friday through Sunday Breakfast (two dinners, two breakfasts, and one bag lunch)
• Housekeeping Gratuities
• N.H. Rooms & Meals Tax (9%)
• Two Handed Rod usage, if needed

* 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.

If you would like to register or have further questions,
please call Tom at 1-800-83-LODGE.
E-mail: tom@talltimber.com

Simplified Fly Fishing Itinerary

Friday
3:00 to 5:00 PM Students arrive and check-in
5:30 Meet, Greet & Eat Dinner in the Rainbow Grille
7:30 Classroom - History of fly fishing, equipment review and knot tying upstairs in the main lodge

Saturday
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 Casting instruction on Back Lake
12:00 Lunch - picnic by the Connecticut River followed by stream entomology, proper wading techniques and how to fish and present different flies
3:30 Classroom - Identify and discuss different flies
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Let's Go Fishing - Connecticut River
9:00 Classroom - Video

Sunday
5:30 AM Let's Go Fishing - Connecticut River (the early bird catches ...)
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Classroom - Class review and Q & A session
11:00 Check-Out

Itinerary may change due to weather conditions

If you have questions concerning the school, you can e-mail instructor and Licensed N.H. Fishing Guide Angus Boezeman and instructor Alan Erdossy.

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Spey / Switch Casting Clinic Itinerary

Friday Evening
5:30 to 9:00 PM Dinner in the Rainbow Grille

Saturday
8:00 AM Breakfast with Flyspoke & Participants
9:00 Two Handed Casting instruction on Back Lake
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 Casting instruction continues on the Connecticut River