The Fly Fishing Mission teaches young men the skills, patience, and stewardship needed for fly fishing while helping them grow in courage, discipline, and trust in God.
Practical Purpose: Equip young men to confidently engage in fly fishing by learning essential skills, outdoor awareness, and responsible stewardship of God’s creation.
Boys Will Learn:
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The basics of fly fishing equipment, knots, casting techniques, and safe field practices.
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How to read water, identify fish habitat, and select appropriate flies for different conditions.
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Principles of conservation, sportsmanship, and respecting the outdoors as God’s handiwork.
Projects:
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Practicing essential knots, casting drills, line management, and fly selection.
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Learning stream-side skills such as wading safety, observing fish behavior, and presenting a fly.
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Participating in a hands-on fishing outing to apply skills in a real angling environment.
Spiritual Goals:
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Develop patience, stillness, and attentiveness—qualities Scripture connects to trusting and walking with God.
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Understand how courage applies to learning new skills, facing challenges, and persevering outdoors.
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Grow in appreciation for God’s creation and recognize His presence in quiet, reflective moments in nature.