snyderslake wrote:

We figured it would be better to learn from experts instead of the
trial, error and frustration that I have heard about (including my own
experience).

You'll get more out of it if you prepare yourself. It's easy to learn
the basic gear, the basic knots, the basics of casting, the basics of
how to read the water, etc. “Chance favors the prepared mind.” Louis
Pasteur

I don't know what approach this Orvis School takes (the very concept
gives me the creeps, to be honest), but what you DON'T want is a typical
guide, whose mission is to get you into fish no matter what.

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