Women’s Fly Fishing Weekend in Benton, PA
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An Introduction to Fly Fishing with Barry and Cathy Beck May 13 - 15, 2016 The Lodge at Raven Creek & The Inn at Turkey Hill If you are interested in getting started in fly fishing or are looking to improve your skills in a relaxed and friendly environment, then this is the workshop for you. Join Barry and Cathy Beck in Benton, PA for a weekend of fly fishing instruction, new friends, superior accommodations and farm-to-table meals. Plus, you’ll have the chance to swap travel stories with fellow anglers from Frontiers. The weekend workshop will cover fly fishing fundamentals including fly and gear selection, casting, insect identification and on-water strategy. You will then apply your newly acquired skills at Barry and Cathy’s home waters, Fishing Creek. This lovely freestone stream offers some incredible fly fishing opportunities and boasts a healthy population of big fish. You will be surprised by the number, size and condition of the fish. Local guides will also be available to provide individualized instruction while you’re on the water.
What to Expect: World class instruction from two of the best anglers in the world, Barry and Cathy Beck Stunning lodge setting with breathtaking views at The Lodge at Raven Creek for instruction Farm-to-table meals prepared by local restaurateurs, Toby Diltz and Sarah Walzer, from The Blind Pig Superior overnight accommodations, local craft brews and evening entertainment at The Inn at Turkey Hill
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Weekend Itinerary Friday, May 13 Arrive and check-in to your courtyard room at The Inn at Turkey Hill in Bloomsburg, PA. Conveniently located off of Interstate 80, The Inn offers tastefully appointed guestrooms, critically acclaimed restaurant and a pub featuring local craft brews. Your well-appointed guest room provides all the charm of a traditional B&B, yet has the privacy and amenities one would expect from a large hotel. All guest rooms include complimentary wireless internet access, refrigerators, coffee makers and microwaves. In the early evening, you will join Barry and Cathy Beck and your Frontiers hosts at the Turkey Hill Brewing Company. Mingle and swap stories with your fellow clinic classmates while enjoying wine, seasonal drafts and a selection of hearty hors d’oeuvres at Turkey Hill Brewing Company. After the welcome reception, the remaining evening will be spent at your leisure. Indulge in the Friday entertainment at the tavern, lounge in one of several public areas throughout The Inn or relax in your room.
Saturday, May 14 Enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast at The Farmhouse restaurant at The Inn. You will then meet the other attendees in the lobby and transfer to The Lodge at Raven Creek in Benton where Barry and Cathy Beck will demonstrate the theory and practice of fly casting, review equipment, knot tying, trout habitat, insect hatches and fly selection. Personalized pizzas prepared from the lodge’s outdoor oven will be served for lunch on the wrap-around porch. After lunch, the class will head down to the pond where your newly acquired techniques will be put into action with the opportunity to catch some fish. Following the end of the first day’s instruction, attendees will enjoy a celebratory cocktail reception and multi-course farm-to-table dinner prepared by The Blind Pig. Attendees will then return to The Inn at Turkey Hill to rest and relax.
Sunday, May 15 Following a deluxe continental breakfast at The Farmhouse restaurant, attendees will have the opportunity to put the fundamentals they learned in the classroom into practice at Barry and Cathy’s home waters, Fishing Creek. Barry and Cathy Beck, along with two additional guides, will provide streamside instruction and personalized guided fishing in the morning. Expect to take lots of pictures of the fish you will catch! A streamside lunch prepared by The Lodge at Raven Creek. After lunch, the fly fishing weekend will conclude. Departure times are contingent on attendee’s requested time. The guides will be available for anyone interested in additional personalized instruction and fishing.
Rates
2 Day / 2 Night Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic: $1,695 per person, based on double occupancy. Single Supplement Fee: $160 per person Inclusions: Instruction, guides, accommodations, all meals, beer and wine Exclusions: Guide gratuities, transportation and items of a personal nature. Note: Attendees will need to purchase a PA fishing license prior to arrival. To purchase, visit http://fishandboat.com/license.htm
*Itinerary subject to change
Airline Information Scranton International Airport is the nearest airport to Benton, PA. It is recommended that attendees flying into Scranton plan to depart on Monday, May 16. Additional accommodations and transfers can be arranged by Frontiers.
Gear Gear needs will be discussed prior to departing. Attendees are welcome to bring their own rods and reels; however, loaner gear will be available if needed. You are highly encouraged to bring / wear waterproof shoes. Waders and wading boots are available in most sizes. Additional gear information will be included in your pre-trip packet.
About Barry & Cathy Beck Longtime Frontiers trip hosts and photographers, the Becks travel far and wide to follow their love for fly fishing and nature photography. Based in Pennsylvania, Barry and Cathy write books, host fly fishing departures, lead African photo safaris, and operate a stock photography business. The Becks are well-known in the fishing, photography, and travel industries, and possess a stellar reputation for their skill, knowledge, and expertise born out of a 20 year career. Their most recent books include Cathy Beck’s Fly Fishing Handbook, now in its third edition; Fly Waters Near and Far, a coffee table book of photographs, and a soon-to-be-released book on Alaska.
Frontiers Contact Our team of highly specialized agents coordinate every last detail of your trip. To book this weekend, please contact: Cory Van Horn cvanhorn@frontierstravel.com Toll-free: 1-800-245-1950 Phone: 724-935-1577 Cory Van Horn