PE 1311

PE 1311

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

This course introduces the student to the beautiful sport of fly fishing. Topics covered include fly tying, knots and rigging, casting and presentation, and what species of fish you can catch locally. Students will tie fly patterns that are appropriate for fishing opportunities in this region. The course will feature classroom sessions and fishing on Beebe Lake as well. Students will primarily be fishing for cold and warm water species including trout, bass and pan fish. All fly fishing tackle, fly tying materials and tools are included. The goal is for the student to catch a fish on a fly they tied.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee: TBA.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 12987 PE 1311   LEC 001

    • W Teagle Hall 210
    • Aug 26 - Oct 11, 2024
    • Mueller, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $245. Students must pass the University Swim Requirement prior to the first day of class. Prerequisite: current New York State (NYS) fishing license (https://www.ny.gov/services/get-freshwater-fishing-license).
    Add Deadline: Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.