Briarwood is pleased to offer members and their guests fly fishing lessons and fishing guide services. The instruction and guiding is ideal for beginners, or as a refresher for others, and is provided by guides from our partners, Orvis-Worthington, as well as our team. These are also great opportunities for members to entertain and enlighten family, friends, associates, and clients. All are welcome when a member hosts!
Fly Fishing Instruction
A 2.5 to 3.5 hour course at Briarwood Sporting Club – tailored to angler’s ability.
Includes
Equipment – review of terms and uses of gear
Casting – basics and practice on a stream or lake
Loaner Gear – ALL loaner gear for the lesson (Orvis rods/reels, flies, leaders, nets and creels), plus follow-up consultation by phone or email for one month following lessons.
Flies – review of types, uses, and how to fish each, plus species to target
Fishing – presenting a fly, retrieval, strike setting, fighting/ landing a fish, catch and
release process
Fish Behavior – learn the basics about Briarwood species to maximize your success
Sourcing Gear – what you need, what you don’t, recommended brands and sources
Scheduling, Requirements and Payment
1. Instruction is generally available
March 15–December 1, 7:30am–3:00pm, based on weather and guide availability. Alternate hours will be considered upon request. Instruction is not available Mon–Wed, mid-September to December 1, due to hunting season.
2. Minimum age for learner is 9 years, must be accompanied by adult.
The adult doesn’t have to be a learner.
3. A member must be present at the club during lessons for guests.
4. Trout can be catch and release OR catch and keep at posted rate per live pound.
5. Lake fish cleaning services at normal club rates.
6. Scheduling based on guide availability and in advance only. 2 week notice minimum.
7. Payment at time of booking.
8. Cancellations can be made up to 7 days prior for full refund minus $50 fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior may be entitled to refunds minus $50 fee if there are extenuating circumstances. Decision will be made by Briarwood and are final.
9. Customized services and group fly clinics are also available.
Fees based on one instructor.
$90/hr beyond the scheduled course Tips welcomed for excellent service.
2.5
hour course
$275 – 1 person $375 – 2 people $475 – 3 people
3.5
hour course
$575 – 4 people
Fishing Guide Service
Personal guide service for lakes – spin fishing or fly fishing – in order to help members and guests know strategies, where and how to fish, and what baits and gear to use.
Includes
Equipment – review of terms and uses of all gear (as needed) – loaner gear and bait NOT provided, but available for additional fee
Hands – on Assistance – in a club jon boat or shoreline – where to fish and how, baiting, fish removal, fishing knots, and equipment troubleshooting
Fishing – choosing and presenting a lure or bait, retrieval, strike setting, fighting/landing a fish, catch and release process
Casting – pointers and guidance
Scheduling, Requirements and Payment
1. Guiding is generally available
March 15–December 1, 7:30am–3:00pm, based on weather and guide availability. Alternate hours will be considered upon request. Instruction is not available Mon–Wed, mid-September to December 1, due to hunting season.
2. This is a guiding only service – not instructional for fly casting. Participants are expected to have basic skills for spin and fly fishing.
3. Minimum age is 4 years. For every three children participating, ages 4-13, a member or their adult guest must be present.
4. A member must be present at the club during guide service for guests.
5. Trout can be catch and release OR catch and keep at posted rate per live pound.
6. Lake fish cleaning services at normal club rates.
7. Rental gear and live bait are available for additional charge.
8. Scheduling based on guide availability and in advance only.
2 week notice minimum.
9. Payment at time of booking.
10. Cancellations can be made up to 7 days prior for full refund minus $50 fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior may be entitled to refunds, minus $50 fee if there are extenuating circumstances. Decisions will be made by Briarwood and are final.
11. Customized services are also available and larger groups can be accommodated.
Fees based on one guide.
$80/hr for additional time, assessed per quarter hour.
Tips welcomed for excellent service.
3
hour experience
$250 – Up to 3 people (Inquire for larger groups)
READY TO START YOUR INSTRUCTION OR GUIDING EXPERIENCE?
MEMBERS ONLY – Feel free to contact us by using the form below.
For details and scheduling, contact Drew McCartt
