Orvis Fly Fishing Weekend - June 28th-30th
The Lodge at Woodloch is excited to celebrate its new partnership with Orvis during a special Fly Fishing Weekend scheduled for June 28-30, 2013.
Northeast Pennsylvania is steeped in fly fishing history. With anglers coming from all over the nation to experience the rivers and lakes of the region, it was an obvious choice to add this activity to the outdoor adventure program at The Lodge. The esteemed Orvis experts research, evaluate and select Lodges that can uphold their high standards.
Fly Fishing Weekend Schedule*
Friday, June 28th
7pm-9pm Open Fly Fishing at the dock
Astronomy: An Invitation to Wonder
8:30pm
Astronomy is more than the study of stars. Learning about the night sky is a look at our cultural heritage - the myths and stories of our ancestors, lore concerning planting and navigation, and an inspiration for philosophy and religion. Astronomy is more than the study of the stars… it is an invitation to wonder!
Join Jim McKeegan in an exploration of astronomy – from the timeless mythology of the constellations to the modern science of the stars. Jim is an astronomy educator, long-time stargazer, and host of the Radio Catskill Cosmic Calendar, a weekly almanac of astronomy on NPR affiliate public radio station WJFF, 90.5 FM, in Jeffersonville, NY. During an indoor presentation, experience the night sky through beautiful cosmic imagery – pictures from the Hubble Space Telescope and other professional observatories, followed by, weather permitting, outdoor star gazing with a telescope for direct appreciation of the season’s best planets, star clusters, and galaxies.
Saturday, June 29th
2:30pm
Afternoon Fishing on the River
Northeastern Pennsylvania boasts some of the best fly fishing for trout in the world. Join our Fly Fishing guides out on the river for a half day excursion (4 hours).
Intro to Fly Tying*
9am
Learn how to tie the basic fly fishing patterns. An introduction to the tools used in fly tying will also take place during this class.
Fly Casting*
11am, 1pm and 3pm
Join our staff fly fishing guide for an introduction in fly-casting. This class will be outside on one of our lawn areas, an overview of the rod, reel and basics of proper technique will be covered.
7pm-9pm Open Fly Fishing at the dock
Presentation 8:30pm – Tom Gilmore author of Fly Fisher’s Guide to the Big Apple, Great Waters within 150 Miles of New York City, Tuna on the Fly: A Comprehensive Guide to Fly Fishing’s Ultimate Trophy Fish: False Albacore, A Comprehensive Guide to Fly Fishing’s Hottest Fish and Eastern Tailwaters
Sunday, June 30th
8:00am
Morning Fishing on the River
Northeastern Pennsylvania boasts some of the best fly fishing for trout in the world. Join our Fly Fishing guides out on the river for a half day excursion (4 hours).
Private lessons and river trips are available throughout the weekend. Call the Spa Concierge for more information - 877.223.8550.
