Fly Fishing Unit Marcia Schmidt

Lifetime SportsHortonvilleHigh School

Hortonville, WI54944

Grades: Grade 11 and 12

Class frequency/duration of unit:9-10 day unit

Concentration:Students will receive basic instruction in fly fishing

(casting skills and fly tying) along with safety, tackle

and regulations).

Background:Students have received basic angling instruction

during the angling unit in grade 10.

Objectives:Students will be able to: 1) identify parts to the rod/reel and fly lines 2) demonstrate correct casting form

3) correctly tie knots used in fly fishing

4) demonstrate knowledge of fly typing using the equipment in a kit to tie a basic knot

5) list safety guidelines and where to find regulations for fly fishing in Wisconsin

Activities:1) Casting practice at school using hula hoops

2) Students will participate in tying a “wet” fly

and a “dry” fly to use during the on-water

experience.

3)Students will have an on-water experience of

fishing at BlackOtterLake

Assessment Activities:A rubric for assessing casting skills was developed.

Students will use peer evaluation (rubric) to improve their techniques.

Student will demonstrate knot tying

Student will participate in casting skills test in hoop

There will be a written unit test on fly fishing.

Materials/Resources:Materials received at fishing workshop

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Local sports fishing business will provide additional

resources and a guest speaker.

Parents volunteer with on-water experience

Rubric for evaluating casting skills

Name
skill / never / sometimes / usually / always
Stretch out 25-30' of fly line
Obtain proper grip/stance
Rod tip low to the ground to start
Accelerate rod to hard stop at 11area
Pause for the line to straighten
Accelerate rod tip forward in a straight
line to a stop at 45 to the ground

Fly flying Test

Name ______Hr ______

True and False

______1. Sinking lines enable the fisherman to fish different levels.

______2. Casting in fly fishing is the same techniques as in using a spin-casting rod.

______3. Always use a bobber while fly fishing so you know when you have a fish on

the line.

______4. The DNR has regulations for fly fishing in Wisconsin.

______5. A dry fly is a fly that is allowed to float on water.

Matching:

_____ 1. Eyea. The arch-like breathing organ located

behind the gill cover on a fish’s head

_____2. Filletb. The spur found on the point of most fish

hooks

_____3. Backingc. Part of fish hook where line is attached or

hook is attached to a lure.

_____4. Striked. A larval phase of an aquatic insect

_____5. Tippete. Removing the boneless, edible part of

fish

_____6. Wet flyf. A strong fishing line that is wound onto

a fly reel before the fly line is added.

_____7. Barbg. The point at which a fish hits or engulfs a

hook

_____8. Panfishh. The small, front section of a tapered

leader to which the lure is attached

_____9. Nymphi. A fly that can imitate an aquatic or land

insect that sinks in the water.

____10. Tacklej. A classification given to small fish such

as bluegill, sunfish, and crappies.

  1. A spinning reel that has the spool

uncovered or exposed

  1. A name given to fishing equipment or

gear

Describe the technique used in casting for fly fishing.(10 pts)

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Name three kinds of fish found in Wisconsin commonly caught fly fishing.

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