On Oct 26, 3:11 am, riverman wrote:
What do you guys think?

You didn't mention the ages of the students, but I'll assume early to
mid teens?

My first thought is that you skipped over or omitted some of the more
"cerebral" aspects of fly fishing. If these kids are familiar with
other types of fishing, it might be worth a mention as to how FFing is
different and why anyone would want to do it vs. baiting a hook and
catching bigger fish. I haven't a clue as to the culture or mindset
of kids in HK; but I'd think some background on the thought,
philosophy, and goals of FFing might be a good idea before moving into
hardware & technique. You're the teacher, though, so I have no doubt
you know your kids better than anyone here.

Coincidentally, I recently started teaching a graduate-level course at
a local university, and I've come to the conclusion that either I
really suck as a teacher, or my students are dumber than dirt. I
spent three sessions teaching & reviewing some basic principles, then
dumbed down the test as far as I thought possible. The class average
was still 46. So I reviewed the test in class, gave them written
answers, changed all of the numbers and gave them the same test again
as a two-week take home quiz. A lot of 'em still tanked it.

I tell ya, I have to admire guys like you who not only possess the
knowledge, but can successfully impart that knowledge to others. God
knows I can't.

Joe F.