FLY FISHING SCHOOL

Welcome to Ramsey Outdoor's Fly Fishing School. Our comprehensive courses and personalized lessons provide the essential skills and knowledge for anglers of all levels.

Ramsey Outdoor has been serving the fly fishing community since 1953.

We are now proud to add an educational introduction to the world of Fly fishing from our resident expert Lee Nisenholz “The Right Angler”

About “The Right Angler”

New Jersey native Lee Nisenholz began fly fishing at a young age of 13 years old after receiving a 7 foot 6 inch "Brook Trout" model Orvis as a present . He has worked in the fly fishing dept of Ramsey Outdoor since he was seventeen on a part time basis. That was 36 years ago.

Lee’s passionate hobby has brought him all over the world - from the very tip of South America in Argentina to Iceland - from the Kola Peninsula to British Columbia. Globally he's fished almost 30 countries and 9 islands in the Bahamas. He's caught trophy Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, Permit, JC's, Trout, Salmon, Stripers, Lee is a consummate source of knowledge and expert flytier.

CLASS OPTIONS

2-PART FLY FISHING COURSE (4-5 HOURS)

In-store (Ramsey Outdoor, Ramsey, NJ)

  • An overall explanation of all things fly fishing
  • Introduction to the four essential knots every fly fisherman should know
  • The basics of entomology and why it’s important
  • Explanation of all other flies options
  • A casting lesson from a certified expert

On the water (Ramapo River, Mahwah, NJ)

  • 2 hours of guided fishing in the Ramapo River will include
  • Local entomology identification
  • How to rig your fly rod and adjust gear accordingly
  • Explanation & demonstration of various techniques that are applicable to the Ramapo and other destinations
  • Rod/Reel combo and tackle supplied by Ramsey Outdoor

$400: 1 Person$450: 2 People

FALL SPECIAL PRICING

PRIVATE FLY CASTING LESSON (60 MINUTES)

In-store (Ramsey Outdoor, Ramsey, NJ) or local waterway

  • Advanced registration required, Rod & Reel combo provided

2 Lessons for the Price of one $125: 1-2 People

ON THE WATER FLY FISHING LESSON (2 HOURS)

Local streams such as Saddle River or Ramapo

  • Advanced registration required, Rod/Reel combo & tackle provided

$250: 1-2 People

GUIDED FISHING - HALF DAY

Client's Choice of Local River

  • Rod/Reel combo & tackle provided 
  • Client responsible for waders
  • Advanced registration required
  • Client can request a local river to fish or we can pick based on conditions

$425: 1 Person$450: 2 People

*Waders are the responsibility of client
*Corporate rates are available upon request and are a great way to drop work for the day and take a deep breath outdoors.

CONTACT US TO BOOK OR INQUIRE

Monday through Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (ET)

Call: Ramsey Store -ask for the Fishing Dept. (201) 327-8141
EmailFlyfishing@ramseyoutdoor.com

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