June 2024 group photo *From left to right, Nicole, Eric, Rick, Jen, Guides Julian and Nick, Beth, Jamie, Shannon, Becky, Lindsay, Guide Dave.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Welcome to Northern Water Guide Fly Fishing School located in Pittsburg NH the heart of the north country and some of the finest trout waters the state has to offer.
Have you been interested in learning about the great sport of fly fishing and don’t know where to start? This instructional class has you covered. This class is geared towards beginner anglers who would like to learn the basics of fly fishing.
Our goal is to make you more knowledgeable, confident, successful and most importantly safe on the waters you fish. We know learning the sport of fly fishing can be intimidating to some, this is not intended to be a high intensity stressful class, just a step by step hands on training environment that caters to each individuals needs.
Course DETAILS
Instructional classes will be held outdoors on the river as well as in our private lodge located minutes away from the well known trophy section of the Connecticut river.
This course will review everything from gear and equipment selections, rod and reel anatomy, setup and basic knots to river safety, reading water, casting, entomology, fly selection and handling/releasing fish.
Space is limited to 10 students per class to offer more direct guide/student ratio.
HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact Nick to help determine if this class is right for you 603-998-0864.
September 2024 Fly Fishing school
WHY OUR SCHOOLS STAND OUT:
You experience a full day and a half (12 HOURS/$550 value) of guided wade fishing to put into practice what you learned through the first half of the school.
June 2024 class
What’s included?
Guides (1 -3 depending on the number of students)
Course manual
Flies
Leaders
Gear if needed ( Waders, Boots, Fly Rod)
Meals included Thursday dinner Friday breakfast, lunch, dinner Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner Sunday breakfast
What’s NOT included?
New Hampshire fishing license (16 years or older required)
Lodging - We recommend Tall Timber located right in Pittsburg:
Tall Timber- Click this link to view/contact Tall Timber for cabins
CLASS ITINERARY
THURSDAY
4:00PM Meet and greet - gear handout
5:00PM Dinner and lecture
7:00PM Classroom instruction
FRIDAY
7:00AM Breakfast and lecture
8:30AM On the water instruction
12:30PM Lunch
1:00PM On the water instruction
3:00PM Fly Fishing with guide
5:00PM Dinner
SATURDAY
7:00AM Breakfast
8:30AM Fly Fishing with guide
12:30PM Lunch
1:00PM Fly Fishing with guide
5:00PM Dinner
SUNDAY
5:00AM Fly fishing with guide
8:30AM Breakfast
SCHOOL COST
The cost of this Thursday - Sunday course is $795 to cover guides, meals, instruction materials and gear.
To reserve your spot a down payment of $100 is required, you will sign a liability and agreement form as part of the reservation. Once reserved, you will receive additional details regarding the school, meal menus and remaining payment details to return.
Cancellations prior to 30 days will be refunded in full. If you need to cancel your reservation within the 30 days of the course start date you forfeit the $100 deposit and the remaining balance will be credited back to you. We will also offer to transfer your deposit and/or full payment to the next class date offered.
WHO GUIDES WITH US?
MEET JULIAN RIZZUTO
Owner of Fly Time Guide Service, LLC: NH Fly Fishing Guide, Northern Water Guide Fly Fishing School Instructor.
Born and raised in the Granite State, I was introduced to fishing by my Uncle at a very young age. A rod, a reel, a bobber, and a worm started this whole mess, but once I got my first trout on a fly rod the rest was history. Since then my passion for fly fishing has taken me to the rivers, lakes and ponds across the state of New Hampshire. learning the various techniques by means of trial and error, tips and advice from local fly shops, and hitting the water with local guides.
Over the years as I’ve learned and honed my skills, I discovered not only do I have a love for this sport, I also have a love for sharing and teaching this sport to others. To me there’s nothing better than watching someone put their first fish in the net and no matter how many times I see it, it never gets old.
This passion has led me to where I am today. In the spring of 2023 I became a licensed guide for the state of New Hampshire, offering wade trips up in the north country on the headwaters and tributaries of the Connecticut river. I’ve also been granted the privilege of being an instructor for the Northern Water Guide Fly Fishing School.
I hope that one day our paths cross on the river, and that I get to share with you what has brought me so much joy. Tight lines!
MEET DAVE POOLE
Owner of Stinson Mountain Outfitters
September 2024 class Guide Julian, Nick, assistant Ryleigh, Mike, Steve, Aaron and assistant Nicole.