Northeastern Pennsylvania · Private Lessons

The Art of
Fly Fishing

Private Fly Fishing lessons. Learn to tie, cast and catch trout!

Get in touch

About

Fly Fishing
for beginners.

This program is designed to be flexible toward your skill level. For learning how to cast, some pick it up quick and others experience difficulties. It can be frustrating, but I can help you learn at your own pace.

I have a lot of patience. My only goal is your success. It is said fly fishing is therapeutic and relaxing. I can attest to that feeling. It is very enjoyable to be out on the water with fresh air and nature all around!

So before starting your fly fishing journey (and buying all sorts of equipment), send me an email, or give me a call, to discuss your prior experience and goals. After our lessons you'll know exactly what to purchase and where to catch fish.

Where I Fish

  • Fishing Creek
  • Lehigh River
  • Pine Creek
50+ Years fishing
3+ Home rivers
3 Max in party
Hi, I'm Norm

Norm Zapusek

Services

What I offer

Lesson

Casting Lessons

$20
per hour · per person

I offer fly rod casting and presentation instructions and lessons at my home in Dorrance. You can bring your own fly rod, or I can provide one.

  • Fly rod and line provided
  • As much time as you need to build confidence

Lesson

Tying Lessons

$20
per hour · per person

I offer fly tying lessons at my home in Dorrance. Learn the Adams, Blue Wing Olive Pheasent Tail Nymphs, among many others.

  • Tying materials provided
  • As much time as you need to build confidence

Trip

On the Water!

$30
per hour · per person

I can meet you where you fish, or we can meet at my preferred streams. Live advice and lessons for reading the water, presenting your flys, and navigating the terrain. I can provide a fly rod if you don't have one (or you can bring your own).

  • If beginner, I recommend the first two offerings prior
  • Rod and line provided

All trips subject to Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission regulations. A Pennsylvania resident fishing license is required — I'm happy to point you to where to get one.

Contact

Get in touch

The best way to book a session is a quick call or email. I'll get back to you within a day to talk through dates, your experience, possible water conditions, and what you're hoping achieve.

Phone (570) 956-8588
Email nzapusek@aol.com
Area Poconos, NEPA

Availability: I'm retired, so I'm available most days of the week. Although in the summer months I may be at the beach, so please get in touch sooner than later.

Ready to catch
Trout?

I don't yet have a booking system online — just a conversation about where you want to go and what you want to learn. Call or email and we'll find a date that works. Sometimes I don't look at my email. If I don't email back that day please feel free to follow-up with a phone call!