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Marla Blair's
F
ly Fishing Guide Service
& Instruction
 

mailing address

 18 Letendre Ave.
Ludlow,  MA 01056

Home/Cell  (413)-583-5141
    
marlablair@yahoo.com

 

MARCH  2ND

 

                          MOTH FREE
                                                      
Throw away those toxic, nasty smelling moth balls!   

 

 

 

Fish Whistle Custom Center Pin Reels
Proudly made in the USA

                                      

 

                                      

 

 


The Jailbird
©
IN AUTUMN 2012 EDITION OF "FLY TYER" MAGAZINE!!!

 

 

JAILBIRDS©
available for sale

Im sold out
PLEASE CONTACT
UpCountry Sportfishing has flies for sale
860-379-1952

                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

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CASTING   INSTRUCTOR          
                
                       
                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW A MEMBER OF

Cabela's World's Foremost Outfitter    PRO STAFF !

 

 

 

 

PLEASE  BE  PRO-ACTIVE

IF WE DON'T BRING
AGES 15 yrs - to 30 yrs to this sport

All the work done over the last 70 years:
re-introduction of trout/salmon etc.
River Restoration
Local/National Clubs
Fly Fishing orgs.
 Shops - CFR - FFF - TU

It will all disappear

Please Help!

 

 

 

 

2013
SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS & FISHING SHOWS
click here for calendar of events  
 

SUPPORT YOUR SHOWS & VENDORS OR THEY WILL ALL BE GONE
THEN YOU'LL REALLY HAVE SOMETHING TO WHINE ABOUT

 

 

 

 

GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAY OR ANYTIME!

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                           2nd Edition NOW AVAILABLE  in paperback

                                          

                                                                                                                               Positive Fly Fishing

 
 

    "Positive Fly Fishing"
 

"It's a very easy read with lots of humor,

teaching fly fishing in a simple format.

It's all about not taking yourself too seriously, nothing anal. 

                                           Keeping things light, fun, & having confidence in you


                                                  "Remember, this is fly fishing  ....
                                                                          NOT brain surgery" 

{click here for more info}

Published by Lyons Press

Authored by : Marla Blair

Read Book Reviews
 

Order your personalized signed copy
{check, money order, Paypal}


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A portion of proceeds to benefit Casting for Recovery & Hooked On A Cure

$ 15.00 + $2.80 postage
Postage to Canada - add $6.00 US

Please be sure to include your mailing information
and to whom I am signing the book for.
 

             

 

 

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MORE

 

 

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"Customer Service is my #1 Priority!"

 

 

 

INSTRUCTION & GUIDE SERVICE
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!


 

 

 

Choose from the FARMINGTON, DEERFIELD, SWIFT,
WESTFIELD RIVERS IN MASSACHUSETTS &
THE
FARMINGTON RIVER IN CONNECTICUT.


Farmington River in Connecticut

http://www.examiner.com/x-4446-Connecticut-Outdoor-Recreation-
Examiner~y2009m3d19-A-guide-for-environmental-health-and-fun-Marla-Blair-flyfisher

 
Read Joel Kozinski's Column in the Examiner

 

 

Spend a day learn your Cast, Line Control
& Presentation...


(Saltwater casting technique, at your request)
knot tying, reading a river, equipment & supply knowledge,
"The Hatch" (including fly selection) and streamside etiquette..
then
(weather and water permitting) catch & release beautiful
rainbow, brook, & brown trout.
At the end of the lesson you will be catching fish!!!

OR.........

 

Spend a day,

     

   

 

being guided, on some of the most beautiful,
and productive rivers on the East Coast.

 


Bring your fly fishing skills and your appetite for good food!

 


Dick Talleur, Author & Fly Tyer

 

 


Karasawa Katuhiro of Tokyo, Japan

 

 


Australia's Lindsey Jacgung & rainbow trout

 

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GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAY OR ANYTIME!

 

Available for Hire:


Corporate Packages for Stress Management,
Seminars, Casting Clinics, Lectures,
Power Point Shows
 fishing shows, clubs, fly shops, business
Rates vary, please call for information
413-583-5141
marlablair@yahoo.com

 

 

 

DON'T FORGET 

BRING A KID OR SOMEONE NEW TO THE SPORT 

THEY'RE THE FUTURE OF FLY FISHING

 

 

GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAY OR ANYTIME!

 

 

 

 LESSONS:

 

 PRIVATE:   PER PERSON - $ 195.00
                        7:00am to 4:00pm
                       
 We might go longer then 4pm 
                                                         Please plan on staying longer, if necessary                                                       

    Private lessons include;
      Coffee & Goodies
       All equipment (if needed) all supplies
                                                                                                         & private instruction .                                                                                              

 

ANNE   ROCKS  THE  RIVER  !

Lesson will cover:                                       
    Approx. 4 hours - Classroom   
    *
Equipment/Supply knowledge                                                   
      *Tactical use of supplies                                            
      *Reading the water/where the fish hang                
      *What trout need
      *The Hatch/Fly Selection*The Knots*River Etiquette
 

                  Break for lunch
           Approx. 4
hours
        *Casting*Line Control*Presentation
        * Fishing Time - License required
           
Please bring your lunch and a raincoat
 DON'T PLAN TO WEAR SHORTS UNDER WADERS!
 

COTTON KILLS!  WHICH MEANS DO NOT WEAR COTTON, AS IT HOLDS IN MOISTURE....A INSULATING WICKING MATERIAL IS BETTER, FLEECE IS BEST.
                Digital pictures taken for your enjoyment 

 

                                PRIVATE Lesson Calender for 2012-13
                                                                                              click here

 

 

 

GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAY OR ANYTIME!

 


GROUP LESSONS:
PER PERSON $175.00

Please - No kids under age 13

     7:00 am  to  4:00 pm
We might go longer then 4pm 
Please
  plan on staying longer, if necessary

 

Only  4  People - per class

 Group lessons include;  
 

Coffee & goodies,
 All equipment (if needed) all supplies
& instruction in a group setting.
     
Groups will be limited to 4 people.
      (Unless special situations agreed upon.)
       

" We go at your speed "

Lesson will cover:
Approx. 4 hours - Classroom
*Equipment/Supply knowledge*Reading the water

   *The Hatch/Fly Selection*The Knots*River Etiquette
 

Break for lunch

Approx. 4 hours

*Casting*Line Control*Presentation*Fishing time
*Please note; Due to size of class, fishing time will be based on how long
it takes to get through "on the water portion of course",
and will not be guaranteed.
 

Please bring your lunch, hat with brim, raincoat, long pants
                                             COTTON KILLS!  WHICH MEANS DO NOT WEAR COTTON, AS IT HOLDS IN MOISTURE
A INSULATING WICKING MATERIAL IS BETTER, FLEECE IS BEST.

                                                         
 DON'T PLAN TO WEAR SHORTS UNDER WADERS!


 

                                                        

 Group Lesson Calendar for 2012-13
                                      for link to calendar  click here

 

 

                              Hank & Finn

Children's classes:  
          
PER KID  - $120.00 

  Please, no more then 2 kids per class  - 

        Safety is the Priority                                           

              9:00am to 2:00pm

                 Ages 6 - 12
 Parents must be present for kids ages 6 - 10
 
Lesson includes breakfast, Knots, Bugs, & Fishing!
  
Equipment and Supplies included
  Bring a bag lunch and raincoat
 
River Water is COLD!  
  Kids should bring long, warm pants, & socks, (wicking insulated material for under waders is best)

                                                               PLEASE....NO SHORTS!.
                              Digital pictures taken for your  enjoyment!!

 

 

 

Andrew kicks fish butt!

 

 

 

 

Cody gets some help from Aunt Maria

 

 

 

        

Carter   Age 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carson's first fish

 

 

Philip  Age 10

 

GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAY OR ANYTIME!

                        

 

 

GUIDE SERVICE
 

1/2 Day - Guide Service-  4 HOURS

$150.00  /FOR ONE (1)
           
$ 200.00 / FOR TWO (2)
                                       
4 Hours of Fly Fishing  
when we meet, be in your waders, ready to go! 
All Equipment/ Supplies included

COTTON KILLS!  WHICH MEANS DO NOT WEAR COTTON, AS IT HOLDS IN MOISTURE....A INSULATING WICKING MATERIAL IS BETTER, FLEECE IS BEST.
  
DON'T PLAN TO WEAR SHORTS UNDER WADERS!
No Food  No Frills

Digital Pictures taken for your enjoyment.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Day Guide Service


Bring your fly fishing skills
 &
your appetite for great food!


 

                               Mark & Steve are at it again!

      

                

       

 

 

 

                    

                                                   

 

                                                                                                                                                         Joe Loves My French Onion Soup
            

 

                                                                                    Guided Trips Include;

    Breakfast (coffee and goodies)
                &  Gourmet Lunch
                                              
 
(streamside, weather permitting)
                                     
                Any & All equipment supplied if needed at no cost
                Flies, Leader, Tippet
 Always included.
                   Please bring a raincoat (just in case)
Amber/brown polarized lens needed (standard and fit-overs available)
COTTON KILLS!  WHICH MEANS DO NOT WEAR COTTON, AS IT HOLDS IN MOISTURE....
A INSULATING WICKING MATERIAL IS BETTER, FLEECE IS BEST.
 DON'T PLAN TO WEAR SHORTS UNDER WADERS!

 

                                   Date Calender for 2012 -13
          
                                        Click here for calendar

 

         1 PERSON - $275.00
          2 PEOPLE -
$350.00
           3 PEOPLE - $550.00
           
4 OR MORE, Call for pricing

                 Digital pictures taken for your enjoyment!

Fishing License, Tips, Lodging not included

 

 

TO HOLD RESERVATION

A  (non-refundable)
DEPOSIT OF 1/2  DOWN IS REQUIRED
 


 

                      To Order : Books, Guide Service, Lesson, or Gift Certificate                                 

 click on  PayPal logo   

 "It's so easy with PayPal"

 

 

GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAY OR ANYTIME!

 

 

Book your private lesson or guide service with deposit 
or purchase a gift certificate by end of year
SAVE $15.00

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Thank You for coming to my website, I hope to hear from you soon. If you need more information, do not hesitate to leave a message on my e-mail or give me a call.


 

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Complete visitor's guide to the Litchfield hills of Northwest, CT.