Classes are held at The Franklin Club in Mount Albert ON (roughly 45min drive from Toronto)
https://www.thefranklinclub.ca/
After each session students are welcome and encouraged to fish for up to an additional hour (catch and release only) at the Franklin Club for it's very large rainbow and brook trout!
What we do provide (for use during lesson)
Rods, reels, fly line, leader
flies
pfd (for safety)
What you must bring (because we won't!)
For safety:
Brimmed hat (mandatory)
Sunglasses, prescription glasses, or protective eye wear (mandatory)
Clothing:
• Weather appropriate clothing that doesn’t restrict your movement
Other:
Refillable water bottle with your choice of non-alcoholic beverage
Snacks
Sunscreen
NOTE: The mandatory student information form must be submitted well in advance of the class date. Students will not be admitted to any course without a signed waiver, complete student information form, and specified safety equipment.
Participants between the ages of 14 and 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Please see the policy below!
Class & Cancellation Policy Class Policy
All attendees must sign the release of liability waiver provided before the course commences
All attendees must provide their own and wear protective eyewear (prescription glasses, safety glasses, or sunglasses) and a brimmed hat, and must wear them through the entire duration of the lesson. Any student arriving at the lesson without protective eyewear or a hat will not be admitted to the course.
No attendee will monopolize the instructor's time through requests and questions, as it must be shared equally amongst all students.
No participants may be under the age of 14. A parent or guardian must supervise any attendees under the age of 18 at all times.
Any equipment damaged during the course due to negligence of, or misuse by, an attendee will be repaired by Drift Outfitters at the expense of the attendee causing such damage. The fee charged will be the appropriate repair fee per item.
An individual enrolling in a course to watch the program (and not participate in hands-on portions) will be charged the same fee as full participants, unless they are supervising a minor. The individual supervising a minor can not join in on the course without also purchasing a ticket - supervision is not participation.
Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made within 7 days of the course will not be issued a refund. Cancellations made up to 7 days before the course will be issued a full refund.
Safety is our number one priority. Proper footwear and eye protection (hat & sunglasses) must be worn at all times. Students must fill out a student information form, waiver, and agree to terms.
What a fun and educational afternoon!
Chris is an awesome teacher and guide.
I'm very excited to have another class with him.
A highly recommended lesson for all levels. Chris was able to provide excellent feedback and tips to improve my cast. Learning on YouTube can only teach so much and these nuances that Chris can spot were very helpful to correct old habits. Communication and info on the course was excellent. Thanks again Chris.
Hard to imagine a better thought out or better executed course. The class covered everything you need to know to begin fly fishing and then actually let you fish and test your skills all in a beautiful location. Chris is a gifted teacher, calm, skilled and encouraging. His speech to start the session is classic and instantly puts you at ease: the message is that you can do this and very soon you will do it. He was right. We all did.
Chris's thorough knowledge and pleasant demeanor made this class both educational and fun. A broad range of styles and techniques were covered, and the well-organized structure of the class allows it to move at a brisk place without sacrificing clarity or depth of information. Personalized feedback and advice were provided to participants, and all my questions were answered thoroughly and clearly. It should also be noted that the setting of the class—The Franklin Club—is home not only to a number of large, healthy fish, but to several beautiful bird species that could be seen during the class. Overall, this was a great experience, and I'll be sure to recommend this class to anyone looking to get involved in fly-fishing or solidify their core knowledge of the activity.
This session is perfect for the absolute beginner to fly fishing, but also useful for anyone with some experience as a way to develop core knowledge and good technique. Chris is patient and fun. His experience and approach is that of a natural teacher. The program itself removes any sense of being overwhelmed by all the things you will eventually know, but don't need to get started. Worth every cent.
I had a great afternoon on October 28 learning to Fly Fish with Chris K.
I found the small class size was just perfect for one-on-one instruction. Chris was so helpful, generous, and willing to share his comprehensive knowledge with extreme patience. I found Chris’ information and instructions played a huge role in our success fishing in the large pond.
John F
