Why Fly Fishing?

Why fly fishing should be considered for outdoor education in your school:

• Fly fishing is a rewarding lifetime activity that is in keeping with current trends in outdoor education.
    
• There are no negatives to fly fishing.
    
• It is beneficial to all whom it touches: the individual, his/her family, friends, business or professional acquaintances.
    
• Participants in fly fishing are supporters of our natural resources, wildlife, fisheries and the environment.
   
• Fly fishing is "gender neutral"; it is equally suitable to male and female.
    
• It is not age specific.  It is beneficial to young and old, and is enjoyed for the life of the practitioner.
   
• Fly fishing is non-consumptive, non-combative, teaches patience, humility, good ethics, integrity and strength of character.
   
• Fly fishers are proponents of clean water, fresh air and the wise use of land and water.
   

• Fly fishing binds families together in a healthy, productive outdoor pursuit. 

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