Have you heard of Zoom Fatigue? It is a COVID-era phenomenon that explains how people are getting quickly burned out by meetings that occur in little boxes on their computer screen. Having participated in countless Zoom meetings, seminars, and even an 8 hour a day/4 day long class – I get it.
But I’ve also quickly hopped onto calls where I’m truly looking forward to having a conversation. I’ve logged on well before Trout Unlimited meetings have started. My fly tying YouTube consumption certainly hasn’t waned in the slightest. For me, and for a lot of other people out there, the fatigue is more about the content than the medium.
Quality fly fishing content snaps me out of screen-based malaise.
This week The Fly Fishing Show announced a slate of virtual classes. Fourteen different live sessions will be available, starting on March 19th and running through April 30th. There are courses aimed at beginners and experts, with topics spanning the spectrum of fly fishing. Fly selection, angling photography, casting, and nymphing tactics are just a few of the classes that are available (check out the full lineup below).
What’s more, the classes are being taught by people who know what they’re talking about. These are the seminars that sell out on The Fly Fishing Show’s stops around the country. Tim Flagler, Ed Engle, George Daniel, and Gary Borger are just a few of the instructors. While there are many prominent and skilled anglers out there, not everyone is able to communicate in an effective way. Plus, there is something special about hearing from the person who wrote the book on a particular subject.
Class sizes are limited to 25 people (or less). There will be interactive elements, and the sessions will last around 2 hours. Registration is $90 per class. It is a cost. But again, the value lies in the content and the delivery. Consider what you gain from a 5 minute YouTube video. Now imagine a lesson plan, taught over 2 hours, where you’ll be able to ask questions. Every class isn’t for everyone. But if it is for you, it will be a memorable moment that will stick with you for this fishing season and many more to come.
The Fly Fishing Show 2021: Virtual Classes with the Experts
Trout Spey with Tim Flagler – Friday, March 19, 2021 ~ 7:00 pm EST
Confidence Patterns for Trout with Tim Cammisa – Saturday, March 20, 2021 ~ 11:00 am EST
Reading Water & Nymphing with Gary Borger – Saturday, March 20,2021 ~ 8:00 pm EST
Bugs for Beginners with Matt Heron – Tuesday, March 23, 2021 ~ 7:00 pm EST
Mastering the Short Game with Landon Mayer – Thursday, March 25, 2021 ~ 8:00 pm EST
Casting with Gary Borger – Saturday, March 27, 2021 ~ 8:00 pm EST
Stillwater 101 with Phil Rowley – Monday, March 29, 2021 ~ 9:00 pm EST
Fundamentals of Euro-nymphing with Jason Randall – Tuesday, March 30, 2021 ~ 8:00 pm EST
Introduction to Nymphing with George Daniel – Thursday, April 1, 2021 ~ 7:00 pm EST
Fly Fishing 101 with Skip Morris – Saturday, April 3, 2021 ~ 12:00 pm EST
Fly Fishing Photography 101 with Carol Ann Morris – Tuesday, April 6, 2021 ~ 9:00 pm EST
Practical Nymphing with Ed Engle – Saturday, April 10, 2021 ~ 12:00 pm EST
Intro To Fly Fishing with Mary Ann Dozer – Saturday, April 17, 2021 ~ 12:00 pm EST
Fly Casting with Mary Ann Dozer – Friday, April 30, 2021 ~ 7:00 pm EST
Interested in taking a class? Register, and get more information, here.