CURRENT HOURS

( SEASONAL HOURS )

APRIL 7  thru   AUGUST 31

MONDAY thru THURSDAY:

 9AM - 5 PM

FRIDAY:  9AM - 6PM

SATURDAY :  8AM - 6PM

SUNDAY : 8AM - 4PM

HOLIDAYS 9AM - 4PM

 

5 Rt. 940 East

Lake Harmony, PA 18624

( 1.4 miles East on 940 from PA Turnpike Pocono Exit 95 or I-80 Lake Harmony Exit 277 )

(570) 443-0772

fax (570) 443-0773

Toll   Free Orders 1-866-443-0772

 

mailing address:

Box 368

White Haven, Pa 18661

 

 

( WINTER HOURS ) 

SEPT. 1  thru   APRIL 3

MONDAY thru SATURDAY:

 9AM - 5PM

SUNDAY: 9AM - 4PM

LABOR DAY: 9AM TO 4PM

CHRISTMAS EVE 9AM - 1:30PM

CLOSED THANKSGIVING

CLOSED CHRISTMAS

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Fly Fishing 
Schools

 

The Evening Hatch staff includes:

 

2

ORVIS- TRAINED and

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

 

ANOTHER GREAT SERVICE NOW BEING OFFERED,,,,

SALTWATER FLY FISHING /

CASTING INSTRUCTIONS

See information AT BOTTOM of page**

ATTENTION BOY SCOUTS !!

We also can provide your training towards your merit badge in Fly Fishing.  We have on staff a Certified Boy Scout Instructor who can provide you your schooling in one or two classes and then also test you for certification at the same time, or as you feel ready. The requirements are those as set by the Boy Scout manual for Fly Fishing, ( not just Fishing ) and are fairly intense.  We can instruct you and help you along with your final certification.

CALL US TOLL FREE for more information, costs, or reservations for a class..  1-866-443-0772

 

 

 

 

Picture taken by Class Student Florence Lon, who is also becoming quite

 the fly tyer !

 

WE OFFER YOU 2 CHOICES OF

  FRESHWATER FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION

YEARLY OPEN SCHOOLS

 or

 INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

 

YEARLY OPEN FULL DAY SCHOOLS: (  2 pre-set dates )

 

These are pre-determined dates for each year.  We will offer several different date choices, so you can select one to fit your schedule.  This is a full day class which will be held at the shop for a half day, and then on the stream for the other half.  Bring your favorite rod and reel, or if you need one, we have rental outfits available at $25 for the full day.  Wader or hip boots will be required, and a hat and sunglasses will be preferred for the stream portion of the class.  We keep these classes to a size of approx. 12  people, and will still hold them with a minimum of 4 people.  We will inform you in advance if the class has not been filled.  YEARLY OPEN SCHOOL COST :  $150  per person / full day.

Includes lunch and beverage. Please indicate to us any diet restrictions when making your reservation.

2008 OPEN SCHOOL  DATES

SUNDAY, APRIL 20th

OR

SUNDAY, MAY 4th

 PLEASE  CALL THE HATCH  AT (570) 443-0772 TO RESERVE YOUR DATE !

 

 

INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE SCHOOLS:

 

We can provide individual classes for one or more people.  This will include a full day of private instruction, which will start at the shop and then move to the stream.  We can also customize this lesson to your liking.  This is a favorite for fishing pals, husbands and wives, boyfriend and girlfriend, and for anyone who is a beginner to this sport.  It has also become popular for those of you who have “dabbled” in fly fishing, but just want some brushing up on areas that you are still a little unsure of.  

 

PRIVATE SCHOOL COSTS:

No. of People Cost

( Cost per Person )

ONE =

$275  
TWO = $400

( $200 per person )

THREE = $525

( $175 per person )

FOUR =  $650

( $162.50 per person )

FIVE = $775

( $155.00 per person )

SIX = $900

( $150.00 per person )

All classes require 50% DEPOSIT at time of booking class, with balance

due morning before start of class.  You may cancel up to 15 days before the

 class with a full refund.  No refunds made if cancelled within 15 days of class.  If

the Open School does not book the required minimum, class will be cancelled. 

You will get a full refund or have the option to go into another Open School if

there is one scheduled.  Weather cancellations at discretion of The Evening

Hatch, with full refund or reschedule if possible.

Includes lunch and beverage.  Please indicate to us any diet restrictions when

making your reservation.  You will need your own fly rod, reel and line, as well as a pair of waders. Also a PA fishing license is required for the on-stream portion of the class.

PLEASE CALL THE HATCH , TOLL FREE,  AT 1-866-443-0772 TO RESERVE YOUR DATE !

Kenny, Val, Lenny, Rich, Rob, OR Phil

The EVENING HATCH

 

 

** SALTWATER FLY FISHING

 / CASTING INSTRUCTIONS

 

If you are planning a trip to fish saltwater, prepare in advance.  Don't miss your opportunities of a lifetime by not being prepared!!  Learn and practice techniques essential to succeed.

 

 Here are some of the areas we can cover,,,

Properly rigging your equipment; rod, reel, line, leaders and knots

What to wear from head to toe

Fly Selection for different species

ALSO

CASTING EFFICIENTLY:
Casting Mechanics, physics & principles Five essentials to cast properly Correcting Common errors
Analysis of your Cast Pick-up & lay down cast Minimize False casting
Loop formation, tight, open Roll Casting Overhead & Sidearm Casting
Backhand & Cross Body Casting Belgian Cast for Weighted Flies Line Control, Shooting for distance
Change of direction casting Speed Casting Distance Casting; line speed & loop control
Double haul Accuracy casting, form a straight leader Casting in any wind direction
Hook Setting, Strip set Playing, fighting & landing a fish  
 
This class is taught by Capt. Pat Damico, a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor.  Capt. Pat has 10 years of on the water experience, fishing almost daily in Florida as well as many island destinations for redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish, permit, jack crevalle, speckled trout, cobia and others.

 

SALTWATER CLASS COSTS:  Classes last 3 to 4 hours.
Private Class with one or two people  $150
Open Class on pre-set dates (see below for dates) w/ maximum of 6 to 8 students  $ 75 per person
Call Toll Free, 1-866-443-0772 for information or to make reservation.  Classes are given during the year based on when Pat is back in Penna.  Allow minimum of 2 to 3 weeks for private classes.

TWO SALTWATER CLASSES ARE FORMING NOW.

If you are planning a trip, now is the time to act.

 

OPEN CLASSES ARE FROM 9AM TO 1PM

$75 per person

PICK ONE THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE !!

DATES TO BE SET  2008 !

 

PRIVATE CLASSES

$150 FOR 1 OR 2 PEOPLE

CALL TO SCHEDULE A DATE

 

 

 

 

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