Club Meetings, Trips & Events
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Intro to Fly Fishing Series with Orvis Tysons (Casting & Gear Basics)
Fly Fishing 101 – Casting and Gear Basics
Join CWA and Orvis for the Women's Intro to Fly Fishing 101 class. This class is designed for beginners to give them an introduction to casting, rods, reels, flies, knots, etc. After this class you will have a stronger understanding of where to start on your journey in Fly Fishing.
The class is limited to 12 participants and registration goes through the Tysons Orvis Store.
CWA will be instructing the class.
Class: FF 101 – Intro to Fly Fishing Casting and Gear. No experience required and rods will be provided.
Cost: Free!
Registration is through Tysons Orvis
If you have any questions, please reach out to event lead, Virginia.
Intro to Fly Fishing Series with Orvis Tysons (Fishing Basics)
Fly Fishing 201 – Fishing Techniques
Join CWA and Orvis for the second class in it's Women's Intro to Fly Fishing series of classes. In the 201 class, you will apply what you learned in the 201 class and take it to the next level by rigging your rod, tying on a fly, and catching fish.
We will meet at Huntsman Lake in Springfield, VA and fish for a few hours and see how many fish we can bring to the net!
A 5wt rod and flies are supplied.
Class: FF 201 – Fishing Techniques. No experience required and rods will be provided.
Cost: Free!
Where: Huntsman Lake, Golden Ball Tavern Ct, Springfield, VA 22153 (Park on street near intersection with Gist Ct)
What to Bring: A valid Virginia fishing license, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and water.
Registration is through Tysons Orvis.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Virginia.
Euro Nymphing Clinic
Euro Nymphing Clinic with Tight Lining MD
Learn the technique of Euro nymphing in a small group experience from guide Mike Slepesky from Tight Lining MD. Open to 6-7 anglers of all levels of experience. Deadline for registration is May 9, 2026.
Cost: $250/pp
When: June 7th, 2026 starting at 6:45am
Where: Gunpowder River, MD
Includes: Mike will provide on and off the water instruction in small groups (2-3 anglers) and all nymphing gear and set ups (unless you have your own, in which case, you can use it). The session will begin with 4 hours of on-the-water instruction and wrap up with a 2-hour sit-down portion at Manor Tavern in Monkton where you can enjoy lunch if you choose. Must have your own boots/waders and a current MD fishing license with trout stamp. Pay directly to tightliningmd.com via PayPal or Venmo.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Denise