Fly Fishing 1: Introduction

Ages: 14 years & over with registered and participating adult
Fee: $30  (Early Bird fee of $25 ends exactly 8 days before the program at midnight.)
Includes: equipment
Terrain/Distance: Participants will cast on a flat, grassy area with less than a ¼ mile hike.
Combines classroom and dry land casting on the parks’ grassy areas to introduce you to basic fly fishing equipment and fly casting techniques. No fishing license required since you’ll be dry land casting. This will help prepare you for Fly Fishing 2 that involves in water casting.  Fly rods and reels will be provided.  Feel free to bring your own equipment. Please bring a completed waiver and review the participant equipment list.
  General Information:
By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy:

• Program fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date/program unless Cleveland Metroparks finds it necessary to cancel a program. Participants assume risk of all changes in personal health and affairs. 
• If Cleveland Metroparks cancels a program, the cancellation will be posted on the registration page for that program.  For programs other than races, participants will also be notified by e-mail and/or phone.  

 
General Essential Eligibility Criteria that all participants must meet. A participant….

• …must meet minimum age and pre-trip meeting requirements for each individual program.
• …must meet program fee requirements for each individual program.
• …must be able to remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed in order to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, sunburn, and frostbite.
• …must refrain from use of alcohol and tobacco before or during outdoor recreation activities and any illegal drugs throughout the duration of a program.
• …must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant, to manage, administer and protect any prescription medications currently prescribed to him or her. All medications, including over-the-counter medications shall be declared in medical history section of the registration form.
• …must be able, either alone, with the aid of an augmentative communication device, or a personal care attendant to follow directions and communicate needs.
•  …must not exceed manufacturers’ maximum recommended weight limit for equipment being used.
• …must be able to manage personal mobility either alone, with a reasonable amount of assistance, with the aid of a personal care attendant, or with adaptive equipment. 
•  …must be able to independently wear and maintain wearing all safety equipment correctly.