Fly Fishing School

There are many good programs out there to choose from, but in our (not so) humble opinion, we have an edge. How?

  • All Women: Our instructors, and our students, are women. This creates a stress-free, safe, and enjoyable environment in which to learn.

  • All Inclusive: You won’t have to find a place to sleep, or a restaurant to eat. Everything is covered in your tuition, and our program is at one beautiful location.

  • All Levels: Designed for the never-evers who have never held a rod and reel, all the way through to the advanced anglers looking to improve their technique.

  • All Fun: All (well maybe most) of the time!!

2025 Linda Hotchkiss Memorial Fly Fishing School & Warm-up Weekend
Ten Mile River Preserve, Dover Plains, NY
Thursday, April 24 - Sunday, April 27, 2025

  • Will review the basics in the classroom before heading out to the lawn to learn how to cast. Once students grasp the general idea, they will have the opportunity to put those new skills to work by fishing along the 3.5 miles of private water on the Ten Mile River.

  • Anglers will spend most of their time on the water for more advanced instruction including reading the water, picking the right fly, casting techniques, and mending the line.

    • Instruction by JASC Board Members and longtime anglers who are as happy to be there as you are and gladly share their knowledge and experience in order to give you the skills and confidence you need to get out on the water and fly fish.

    • Classroom sessions to learn the basics including gear, essential knots, stream entomology, fly selection and an intro to fly tying.

    • Small group and individualized casting instruction

    • On-water instruction to gain practical experience while learning safe wading, casting, approach & presentation, hooking, landing and safely releasing the fish. Advanced anglers will have the opportunity to improve their technique and learn new casts.

    • Meals start with dinner on Thursday and conclude with breakfast on Sunday. Adult beverages are available for purchase at our off-site dinner on Thursday. Wine and beer are included with your dinners on Friday and Saturday.

    • Lodging will be on-site at Ten Mile River Preserve in Dover Plains, NY. Anglers will share double rooms with en-suite bathrooms in the club’s main lodge.

    • The cost of the all-inclusive 2025 school is $890. 2025 membership dues is included with tuition.

    • We are limited only by our boundless enthusiasm and the number of beds available. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. All rooms are double occupancy with en suite bathrooms. If you wish to specify a roommate, please indicate this on your registration form. Also please indicate any special dietary needs - we will make every effort to accommodate.

  • The Juliana’s unexpectedly lost former Club President Linda Hotchkiss on July 1, 2017 while Linda and then Club President, Kat Rollin, were in Ireland attending a fly fishing show as celebrity fly tiers.

    Linda’s death left a hole in our hearts, and the hearts of many. Her incredible love of people was demonstrated by her days as a volunteer ambulance driver, sailing instructor for children, and raising and training companion dogs for the disabled.

    Linda’s infectious laugh and unfailing good cheer welcomed many a new angler into our midst. Linda will be mightily missed and we have re-named our spring school in her honor as the Linda Hotchkiss Memorial Spring School & Warm-Up Weekend.

  • Please email us at info@julianasanglers.com