School Testimonials

"What a wonderful weekend. I can say nothing but encouraging comments about the class and the instructors. Even at times when I became overwhelmed with information, as I started putting into practice it all started to make sense. The guides where friendly, knowledgeable, and just all around good people. I will recommend this class to anyone who wants to start fly-fishing. The food and lodging were better than I anticipated, and the shore meal was absolutely outstanding and more than I would typically eat for a normal meal. I hope to start going at least one trip a year with Schmidt Outfitters. Thank you all very much for the experience, and hopefully someday I will learn to cast as well as the guides. Practice, practice, practice."

A letter from a student from the Big Sable Watershed Children's School

"I would like to thank you for sponsoring the youth fly fishing class. I had a really good time, and was able to learn a lot. Since the class I have been doing very well so far as casting goes. I recently went fishing, and was able to catch and release a beautiful 13" brown trout down by the dam. It remains the largest fish I have caught with my fly rod."

"I was so impressed with the staff, such professionalism! They worked in total harmony and never missed a beat. I was very worried about traveling myself, but the adventurous side of me said "GO" and it was well worth every dollar spent and every mile traveled. The ladies from my home fly-fishing club are now mad at themselves for not going."