"My mission is to help you in becoming the fly fisher you always wanted to be. I offer high quality, patient and effective coaching in all aspects of fly fishing so that when your "contest" with the fish occurs, you will be ready!!  The introductory schools I offer are very thorough and the on-stream instruction clinics are intensive. Class size is kept small so I can spend lots of time coaching you - perfecting each new skill and increasing your fish catching knowledge."

• Over 40 years fly fishing experience
• Federation of Fly Fishers, Certified Casting Instructor
• Taught over 800 men and women of all ages
• Instructor for LLBean 2-day fly fishing schools
• A native of Northwest Pennsylvania
• PA Licensed Fishing Guide
• Member of Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers

• INTRODUCTORY FLY FISHING SCHOOLS - new and novice fly fishers
• Guided ON-STREAM FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION - intermediate anglers
• PRIVATE LESSONS - tailored to meet your specific skill goals 

Instruction will take place on  the beautiful streams and rivers of the Allegheny National Forest in Northwestern Pennsylvania.  The city of Warren serves as the base for operations and is a full service community.  

Introductory fly fishing schools  will begin in the classroom and end with casting on a lawn or  small pond.  Guided on-stream instruction for trout will take place on Tionesta Creek  or one of it's numerous  tributaries in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest. The Allegheny River and Conewango Creek offer great laboratories for learning advanced skills for trophy fish such as trout, smallmouth bass, pike, and musky.  If you desire to sponsor a school, or take a private lesson around your home contact the fly fishing coach for details.

For more info call:  814-723-4689 or email:  gary@theflyfishingcoach.com

A special opportunity to fish the Allegheny River for trophy muskies with a fly exists in conjunction with Red Childress, premier musky guide in the Northeast.  Click here to check out Red's website.  If your into big fish on the fly...this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!!   

Need help gettng ready - never fished for big toothy critters before? 

Check out the "Musky on the Fly" page for some great tips on how to prepare including private lessons and workshop opportunities. I offer great pre-trip refreshers & musky workshops where you will learn rigging, fly selection,  distance casting big/heavy flies, two-handed strip retrieve and tips on hooking, fighting, and landing big fish!!   When the time is right book Red and he will put you on the fish - then it is all up to you!! 

"Fly fishing is a lifetime adventure. Once hooked you find it is more about the journey than it is about the prize.  Fly fishing is not something that can be learned in one lesson, a day, or even a week long school.  It's a lifetime of learning and being in the Creator's landscape.  Fly fishing takes place in some of the most beautiful  environments on earth. Even after 40 years I'm still learning new fishing techniques, expanding my understanding of the environment, and get excited about applying them in old and new waters all across the country.  Next to fly fishing I enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge with others. Come join me!"