A. F. F. SCHOOL of N.J. Butch Colvin...Memorial Page "WALK ON THE WILD SIDE" GUIDE SERVICES CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FLY FISHING SCHOOL Skip Storch's.. Fly Fishing Schools

NEW JERSEY SCHOOL Capt. Mike Corblies and the legendary Coastal Guide...Butch Colvin..one of the founders of AMERICAN FLY FISHING SCHOOLS....."gone now but never forgotten"... We Offer Classes in both Salt and Fresh Water Fly Fishing With over 50 Years of experience in both Fresh & Saltwater Fly Fishing and the many innovations fly fishing has gained from Captain Mike Corblies.. you know you are in the best of hands to begin learning this spectacular sport...   New Jersey though one of the smallest states and the highest population density, amazes every one that comes and spends some time on it's bountiful waters...From pretty mountain creeks and the mighty Delaware River in the north west part of the state to the beautiful Atlantic Beaches or the quiet Pinelands in the south....There are lots of places to fish...and to learn fly fishing.....       AMERICAN FLY FISHING SCHOOLS in NEW JERSEY Is headquarterd in Island Heights, N.J. located along beautiful Barnegat Bay...One of the "fountains" of American saltwater fly fishing..... Captain Mike's Fly Blog..08 February Casts In The Winter Winds 2/9/08.. CLASSES THIS COMING WEEKEND ?? I DOUBT IT, BUT YOU NEVER KNOW.. I will be at Home working on editing our upcoming Lake Ontario DVD, But if any one has to "Get it done right NOW' or needs a last minute "brush up" lesson before they board a plane to Southern Waters... (It would certainly not be the first time that has happened)... Any way the best action right NOW is with diehards McCauliffe and Collins in North Jersey as they continue to guide and teach winter nymph techniques for trout... Actually they are doing very well with some pretty respectable fish on their beats like the Gorge... Check out Mike's latest Pod Cast from RISE FORM STUDIOS EPISODE # 12 over on our internet TV Channel at www.flyrodding.tv it's about exactly that... Maybe a call to Florida or Culebra might be more what you are interested in for this winter??? Need a last minute gift for Valentine's Day then give me a call and we will hook you up with one of our gift certificates... Now that's really showing them how much you love them isn't it ???...Thanks for all your support this past season and I look forward to seeing you in 08 out on the water... Steelhead Any one??? As you can see above on this Page I am experimenting with a new type of video player for our website and our FLYROD.TV Internet Television Channel... It needs some "tweaking" but I think in the near future we will have most of the "bugs" worked out of it and you will enjoy the feature... It looks like my Barnegat Bay Ace, Captain Al Zalata, will be ordering that brand new pair of "Ponies" he has been talking about a little sooner than he wanted to.. Don't worry clients, Al will have those NEW motors mounted and ready to go before the Blues return in the Spring.. Captain Al joined me at our last 2 big Sport Shows that we exhibited at, Somerset and Edison and we both had a good time meeting a lot of you and talking about fishing on B Bay... I will continue to offer a few freshwater classes for the warm water species here in Ocean County on some of our excellent ponds this spring... I am hoping to expand the fresh water warm water species classes here in Ocean County in 08, just like the classes we have at SANTEE COOPER in South Carolina... Speaking of that, I just posted our Spring Class dates for the South Carolina and Florida Schools and Guided Trips over on our GROUP TRIP Page... So check that out if you are thinking about heading down South this Spring or early Summer... We would love to have you join us for some of those good times that will be here before we know it... Hurry up Spring... Please...Capt. Mike 4/20.. I had a great time at the SHOWS this Winter and Spring... Our A.F.F.S. booths had a lot of activity and since the Show students have been calling to set up class dates with our member Schools and Instructors for this Season... Thanks to every one that stopped by to see us and said hello.. MY SALTWATER CLASSES WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY MAY 4th AND WILL BE AVAILABLE ON MOST SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS DURING MAY.. UNLESS A GOOD SHAD FISHING OPPORTUNITY COMES UP... WE ARE FILMING A NEW PROJECT ON FLY FISHING FOR AMERICAN AND HICKORY SHAD THIS YEAR... IF YOU HAVE SOME GOOD SHAD FISHING ACTION IN YOUR AREA.. PLEASE CALL ME AND WE WILL GET OUT TO YOUR AREA AND INCLUDE YOU IN THE FILMING IF YOU ARE INTERESTED... CHECK IN WITH ME ON FRIDAYS BY PHONE TO SEE WHAT'S AVAILABLE FOR ANY WEEKEND CLASSES...Thanks for all your support this past season and I look forward to seeing you out on the water in 08.. Capt. Mike Capt. Mike's..... CLASS DATES ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BUT WE WILL LET YOU KNOW ANY CHANGES MADE - RIGHT HERE.. Capt. Mike's FRESH or SALTWATER CLASSES are determined by the number of students interested in a particular day... UPSTATE JERSEY STREAM CLASSES AND FISHING TRIPS ARE AVAILABLE WITH THE RISE FORM GUYS.... CATSKILL STREAM CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE WEEK DAYS WITH SKIP STORCH and his staff...CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA with KEN O'MALLEY and his staff... Plus CONNECTICUT STREAM CLASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE MOST WEEK DAYS and WEEKENDS. with our friends at the HOUSATONIC OUTFITTERS..CALL OUR OFFICE FOR MORE INFO ON ANY OF THIS @ >>> 732-929-0135 Capt. Mike says.. "Daytime puts the Albies on our beaches and in the boat" Learn how to catch one of our great Inshore Gamefish in our all inclusive On The Water A.F.F.S. Flyrodding Classes.... CALL NOW... First Satuday of the Month:  BEGINNERS MIXED GROUP Fresh or Saltwater Second Saturday of the Month:  SALT WATER INTERMEDIATE CASTERS  SHOOTING HEAD CLASS Third Saturday of the Month:  LADIES ONLY (IF ENOUGH ARE INTERESTED) or a MIXED BEGINNERS CLASS.. Fresh or Saltwater  Fourth Saturday of the Month:  BEGINNERS MIXED GROUP Fresh or Saltwater    CLASSES ARE HELD WHEN THERE ARE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING AND IF WE ARE NOT SCHEDULED FOR TRIPS TO OTHER AREAS, GROUP SEMINARS OR SHOWS.  WE THEN DECIDE WETHER IT WILL BE A FRESH OR SALTWATER CLASS DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF REQUESTS WE RECIEVE PRIOR TO THE CLASS DATE.... GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION All of our Salt Water classes BEGINNER or INTERMEDIATE level are held from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.at I.B.S.P. or other on the water locations, including Beaches, Rivers, Bays or the Ocean, depending on the size of the class and it's particular interests...Boats, Kayaks, 4WD. Vehicles are provided as needed for the class location.... My Personal Fresh Water classes are for BEGINNERS and are held from 8:00 a.m - 12:00 at local Rivers, Streams, Ponds and Lakes... Boats, Kayaks, 4WD. Vehicles are provided as needed for the class location....  Our North Jersey trout classes are held on the best streams in New Jersey and are conducted by experts Mike McCauliffe and John Collins and their associates... They offer instruction for both novices to near experts and you should contact them directly for particulars on their classes and the fees they charge for their various services... Reach them by visiting their very informative website at... www.riseformstudio.tv   Class size is normally 1 to 5 students per instructor except for special groups such as Scouts, Sportsmen's Clubs, Seminars etc. Our classes include professional videography and photography at no additional charge.... All fly rods, reels and necessary equipment is provided for you with the exception of waders... If you have some fly gear of your own that you plan to be using, you should bring it along for evaluation during your class.... You will need to purchase your N.J. Freshwater Fishing License & Trout Stamp prior to attending any Freshwater Classes.... N.J. Licenses are available at most Wal-Mart, K-Marts, Dicks and many other Fishing & Hunting Stores....Visit the N.J. Division of Fish & Game website for complete information on regulations and fees... NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife Website Lunch, Beverages and Snacks are included in my all day classes...  Weekday Classes are held only by special arrangement.... Private lessons are also available.... Our fee is $50 per hour per student...Minimum of 2 hours...Refresher lessons for students that have already completed one or more of our regular classes....$25 per hour  Reservations for classes are mandatory to insure adequate staffing.... Major Credit Cards are accepted.... Please call in on FRIDAY P.M. to confirm your particular Class is being held the next day 732-267-0058 CLASS FEE is $150 per Student for Salt Water Classes CLASS FEE is $100 per Student for My "Warm Water Species" Fresh Water Classes  Fees for 1 student at our North Jersey Trout Classes is $150 and $100 each if more than 1 student sign up for a class together... YES...GIFT CERTIFICATES are available and a good idea.... Please make your reservations and class deposits of $50 online by clicking on the PAY PAL "VIEW CART" button ....You will be taken to our secure payment site....  COURSE DESCRIPTIONS SALTWATER BEGINNERS COURSE Emphasis is on basic casting, knots, lines, leaders, equipment selection and lots of information on salt water flyrodding techniques.  A day with us will provide you all the basic skills needed to start catching fish with the fly rod...Our students for the last 10 years have told us consistently that we do not charge enough money for the knowledge and experience we provide them....Many have made that statement to us after having attended some of the "BIG" name Schools and have then come to us for "further instruction"....   We have been involved in the sport of saltwater flyrodding for almost 50 years....  SALTWATER INTERMEDIATE CASTERS CLINIC The focus is on distance casting and the use of shooting head systems for salt water flyrodding and big freshwater situations....Student casting problems are video taped and worked on with your instructors advice...Custom shooting head systems (fly lines)are discussed and tailored to the individual students requirements.... FRESHWATER BEGINNERS CLASSES We offer two different freshwater Classes.  One for trout and salmon fishing in Rivers and streams and the other for fly fishing in Ponds and Lakes for "Warm Water" fish. Each class is a half day (4 hour program) that will introduce you to the fundamentals of fly fishing and the various flies used to capture gamefish. Hands on knot tying and tackle selection are explained in detail. The first half of the class is devoted to individual instruction in the basics of freshwater fly casting.  The second half of the class will be spent on the water learning the various techniques used for catching either trout or "warmwater species" ie: bass, bluegills, crappie, pickerel, pike etc.  Capt. Mike and his Instructors also offer classes to get you started in freshwater fly fishing... 2008   SUPER SPECIAL SPEND A DAY FLY FISHING ON THE WATER WITH  CAPTAIN MIKE CORBLIES ENJOY AN ADVANCED CLASS AFTER COMPLETION OF YOUR BASIC TRAINING  LEARN FROM THE PRO.....ALL YOUR TACKLE, LUNCH & BEVERAGES ARE PROVIDED....THE EMPHASIS IS ON IMPROVING YOUR CASTING DISTANCE & ACCURACY DURING REAL FISHING CONDITIONS.....FISH FROM THE SURF TO THE FLATS TO INSHORE & OFFSHORE....YOU CAN'T BEAT THIS EXPERIENCE AT $150 A PERSON.....ALL INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS....TAUGHT ON THE WATER IN THE FISHING ENVIRONMENT....PRO VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY INCLUDED....CALL OR E-MAIL US TO FIND OUT WHAT'S AVAILABLE DURING OUR NEW JERSEY SEASON....THAT RUNS FROM APRIL TO DECEMBER.....   THEN CONTINUE YOUR FLY FISHING EDUCATION.... ON ONE OF OUR EXCITING GROUP TRIPS TO SOME OF THE BEST FLY FISHING DESTINATIONS LEARN EVEN MORE FROM OTHER A.F.F.S. INSTRUCTORS THAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST IN THE SPORT.... Come Join Me On One Of Our Great Group Fly Fishing Trips This Year... FLORIDA Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Sea Trout 2008 GROUP TRIP DATES... NOW AVAILABLE....            Click Here for more info ------------------------------------------ NOW BOOKING 2008 Central Pennsylvania Group Trips Trout - Smallmouth Bass - Carp Yellow Breeches, Susquehana, Letort ------------------------------------------ NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE 2008 SUMMER TRIP      GET IN ON OUR 2008 MONTANA & WYOMING GROUP TRIP... &  be a part of the cast for filming an episode of a NEW... FLY FISHING DVD...  filmed in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Montana & Wyoming...   For complete details to join us for some great fishing and fun...PHONE or  e-mail us today....   info@ americanflyfishingschools.com ----------------------------------- SEE SOME OF OUR ALL NEW EXCITING VIDEO CLIPS AT THE ... 2008 SHOWS AT OUR.... "SIMUL- CAST POND SEMINARS"                 View my Online Calendar Free Calendars by Bravenet.com RESERVE A SPOT IN OUR NEXT CASTING CLASS OR ON A CHARTER FISHING TRIP WITH US.... A GREAT GIFT IDEA.... PURCHASE ONE OF OUR GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR A FRIEND OR YOUR FAVORITE ANGLER.... TO PLACE A  DEPOSIT ON A TRIP OR SCHOOL OR TO PURCHASE A GIFT CERTIFICATE VIA MAJOR CREDIT CARD OR PAY PAL...  JUST CLICK ON THE CORRECT SHOPPING CART BUTTON BELOW AND YOU WILL ARRIVE AT OUR SECURE SALES SITE.....  ALL WILD WATER FLY FISHING PRODUCTS are available at the .TV FLY SHOP Just Click this Photo to visit us... Many Fly Rod Styles are available at the .TV FLY SHOP Just Click This Picture... East Coast Fisherman Fly Rods are available at FLY ROD.TV Just Click this picture... GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL A.F.F.S. SCHOOLS, GROUP TRIPS, CHARTERS OR FLY FISHING TACKLE AND GEAR... YOU CAN ORDER SERVICES (SCHOOLS, PRIVATE LESSONS, CHARTER TRIPS) OR FLY FISHING PRODUCTS AND GEAR IN ANY $ AMOUNTS BY $5 INCREMENTS.... WE WILL THEN MAIL YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM YOU TO ANY ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND ONE TO... JUST CLICK ON THE SHOPPING CART NEXT TO THIS CERTIFICATE  AND YOU WILL ARRIVE AT OUR SECURE PAYMENT SITE... A.F.F.S GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE THE EASY AND SMART WAY TO SOLVE YOUR HARD TO FIGURE OUT FISHERMAN GIFTS...  GREAT FOR CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES OR ANY TIME...  USE THEM AT ANY OF OUR AFFILIATED MEMBER SCHOOLS Butch Colvin... Coastal Guide & A.F.F.S. Founding Member...Fishing for Stripers in the Sedge Island Creeks... The "Spunky Bunk" Fly.. One of the many patterns invented by Butch Colvin...One of America's greatest fly tiers...To visit the Colvin Memorial Page...Please click Butch's "SPUNKY BUNK" CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR SCHOOL FEES FOR ANY SALTWATER CLASS... OR TO PURCHASE A GIFT CERTIFICATE CLICK HERE TO PAY A $50 DEPOSIT ON ANY CLASS AND RESERVE YOUR CLASS DATE....OR TO PURCHASE A GIFT CERTIFICATE CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR FEES FOR A FRESHWATER CLASS....OR TO PURCHASE A GIFT CERTIFICATE CHARTER FISHING TRIP DEPOSITS...CLICK ON THIS CART