Fly fishing details

FLY FISHING TRIP DETAILS

YOU SHOULD BRING

Current MA fishing license (available online at http://www.sport.state.ma.us/). Note: Zoar Outdoor will assist online purchase if necessary, but this will inevitably delay the fun...
NOTE: Studded footwear will not be allowed in the raft. Felts are appropriate
High quality rain jacket, rain pants or waders, and rain hat
Polarized sunglasses and wide brim hat
Dress in layers with warm/dry clothing. Do not wear cotton!
Supplex Buzz Off outerwear and/or bug repellant in May, June and early July
If you prefer your own gear, a 9 foot rod for WF5F or WF6F is an excellent choice. A sink tip would also be useful. Bring your favorite flies as well!
Camera, in waterproof protection

WE PROVIDE

Personal Flotation Device (lifejackets)
A basic selection of flies and fly fishing tackle
Casting and fishing instruction
Introduction to tactics, methods, and fly patterns effective in local waters
Lunch/Snacks & drinks

WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET

Fly fishing clinics and trips meet at 8:30 am at Hawk Mountain Lodge next to our Zoar Outdoor basecamp at the west end of Charlemont, Massachusetts. We are approximately 2 1/2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from New York.

To get here from Boston take Route 2 west. Where Route 2 merges with Interstate 91 in Greenfield be sure to exit again onto Route 2 west (exit 26.) Zoar Outdoor is about 17 miles west of this exit. We're based in a red colonial on the north side of the road.
To get here from New York City take Interstate 95 north to Interstate 91 north. Take exit 26 in Massachusetts and follow Route 2 west for about 17 miles. We're based in a red colonial on the north side of the road.

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	FLY FISHING TRIP DETAILS YOU SHOULD BRING Current MA fishing license (available online at http://www.sport.state.ma.us/). Note: Zoar Outdoor will assist online purchase if necessary, but this will inevitably delay the fun... NOTE: Studded footwear will not be allowed in the raft. Felts are appropriate High quality rain jacket, rain pants or waders, and rain hat Polarized sunglasses and wide brim hat Dress in layers with warm/dry clothing. Do not wear cotton! Supplex Buzz Off outerwear and/or bug repellant in May, June and early July If you prefer your own gear, a 9 foot rod for WF5F or WF6F is an excellent choice. A sink tip would also be useful. Bring your favorite flies as well! Camera, in waterproof protection WE PROVIDE Personal Flotation Device (lifejackets) A basic selection of flies and fly fishing tackle Casting and fishing instruction Introduction to tactics, methods, and fly patterns effective in local waters Lunch/Snacks & drinks WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET Fly fishing clinics and trips meet at 8:30 am at Hawk Mountain Lodge next to our Zoar Outdoor basecamp at the west end of Charlemont, Massachusetts. We are approximately 2 1/2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from New York. To get here from Boston take Route 2 west. Where Route 2 merges with Interstate 91 in Greenfield be sure to exit again onto Route 2 west (exit 26.) Zoar Outdoor is about 17 miles west of this exit. We're based in a red colonial on the north side of the road. To get here from New York City take Interstate 95 north to Interstate 91 north. Take exit 26 in Massachusetts and follow Route 2 west for about 17 miles. We're based in a red colonial on the north side of the road.