6-week Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Course from STEM & Vine

Name: 6-week Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Course from STEM & Vine
Start: 2026-03-18T15:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-29T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Mercyhurst University

Schedule

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA

Hands-on course for students in grades 7–12 to learn casting, knot tying, and gear setup while exploring aquatic insect life cycles.
About this Event

Classes meet from 3:30–5:30 p.m. every Wednesday from March 18 through April 29, with no class on April 1. Transportation from North East School District is provided.

This course introduces students to the exciting world of fly fishing. Participants will learn the fundamentals of setting up and breaking down a rod and reel, practice casting techniques, and master essential knots. Students will also explore the life cycles of aquatic macroinvertebrates and design their own fly patterns that imitate nymphs, emergers, and adult stages of the major aquatic insect groups.