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THREE WAYS IN  ·  ONE METHOD  ·  AGES 6 TO 17<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Three ways in. One method.<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

Joe Humphreys built his teaching on one idea: the most basic fundamentals, refined to perfection, are your most advanced techniques.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Every program format, from the 1-hour clinic to the full summer camp, teaches the same method. The same short casting stroke. The same observation before action. The same respect for the fish and the water. The difference is depth and time. Pick the format that fits your group.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

See the Three Formats<\/a><\/div>
Find a Program Near You<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

THREE AGE TIERS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Built for Every Age<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

The method stays the same. The depth scales with the student. Find the tier that fits your group.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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AGES 6 TO 10<\/p>\n

Minnow<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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First casts, first knots, first look at a wild fish. Short attention spans honored. Each segment stays short and active.<\/p>\n

\"Never start a child out with a telephone pole for a rod. Start them out with one small enough and light enough for them to handle.\"
- Joe Humphreys<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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AGES 11 TO 13<\/p>\n

Brook Trout<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The tuck cast, the full nymphing setup, fly tying, the bow-and-arrow. This is where the method gets serious.<\/p>\n

Students move from supervised casting to independent drifts and start reading water on their own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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AGES 14 TO 17<\/p>\n

Brown Trout<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Night game principles, leader construction, reading complex water. Joe's advanced material, for students ready for it.<\/p>\n

The oldest tier earns access to the night game, where the big fish feed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

THREE FORMATS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Pick the Program That Fits<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Every format runs the same method, observation before action, control before distance, scaled from one hour to five days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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FORMAT 1 · 60 MINUTES · NO WATER REQUIRED<\/p>\n

One-Hour Spark Clinic<\/p>\n

The fastest way to find out if your kid loves fly fishing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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No water access required. Delivered on a lawn, field, or gymnasium.<\/p>\n

WHAT HAPPENS<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Welcome + Joe introduction<\/td>\n10 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Short stroke cast on the lawn<\/td>\n25 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Davy Knot tying<\/td>\n15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stream ecology basics + Look Up moment<\/td>\n10 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Every student casts a fly rod before they leave. That's the goal.<\/p>\n

\"When you catch a fish, you're off and running. You never forget.\"
- Joe Humphreys<\/span><\/p>\n

Who it's for:<\/strong> School groups, scout outings, community events, youth groups.<\/p>\n

Requirements:<\/strong> Open space, one rod per 2-3 students, yarn instead of hooks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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FORMAT 2 · 6 SESSIONS · 2 TO 3 HOURS EACH<\/p>\n

Weekend Intensive<\/p>\n

Real skill built over time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Six sessions of 2-3 hours each, covering the full trout method from observation to stream.<\/p>\n

SESSION OVERVIEW<\/p>\n

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  1. Observation Before Action + the short stroke cast<\/li>\n
  2. The tuck cast + nymphing fundamentals<\/li>\n
  3. Knots and leader construction<\/li>\n
  4. Reading water + bug identification<\/li>\n
  5. Capstone fishing day on real water<\/li>\n
  6. Conservation and stewardship<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A Harvey Leader (certified instructor) leads each group of 4-6 students.<\/p>\n

    What students leave with:<\/strong> Five knots tied from memory, three casts they control, the ability to read a stream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    FORMAT 3 · 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS · FULL IMMERSION<\/p>\n

    Five-Day Summer Camp<\/p>\n

    The full Joe Humphreys experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Five consecutive days on or near a trout stream. This is where the method goes deep.<\/p>\n

    Day 1 - Foundations.<\/strong> Observation Before Action, the short stroke, the Davy knot, first casts.<\/p>\n

    Day 2 - Nymphing.<\/strong> The tuck cast, indicator setup, reading depth, strike detection.<\/p>\n

    \"The goal today is not to cast. The goal today is to get the fly to the bottom.\"<\/p>\n

    Day 3 - Fly Tying.<\/strong> What the fish eat, the fly tying connection, first pattern on the vise.<\/p>\n

    \"You catch a fish on something that you made with your own hand to imitate a glorious little insect. Isn't nature wonderful?\"<\/p>\n

    Day 4 - Advanced Casts + Reading Water.<\/strong> Roll cast, bow-and-arrow, the look-up moment, conservation stewardship.<\/p>\n

    Day 5 - Graduation.<\/strong> Students become instructors. Each student teaches back a skill they learned. First fish stories. Celebration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    TWO TRACKS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    The Method Doesn't Change. The Fish Do.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    TRACK ONE<\/p>\n

    Trout Track<\/p>\n

    Pennsylvania limestone streams, wild brown trout, the classic Joe Humphreys method.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    TRACK TWO<\/p>\n

    Warm Waters Track<\/p>\n

    Bass, panfish, carp. Same four program formats, same age tiers, same observation-first method, adapted for warmwater species and urban access.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Both tracks follow the same core philosophy. The method doesn't change. The fish do.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Harvey Leader Certification<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

    The Harvey Leader is the program's certified instructor.<\/p>\n

    Named for George Harvey, Joe's mentor, creator of the tuck cast, and founder of the first accredited fly fishing course in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    \"George Harvey had more insights than anybody in the United States or the world.\"
    - Joe Humphreys<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n

    ✓  Complete instructor training<\/p>\n

    ✓  Watch Live the Stream<\/em> (2016)<\/p>\n

    ✓  Demonstrate the five core casts<\/p>\n

    ✓  Lead a practice session observed by a senior Harvey Leader<\/p>\n

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    Groups of 4-6 students.<\/p>\n

    That ratio is non-negotiable. Safety requires it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    FIND A PROGRAM<\/p>\n

    Find a Program Near You<\/h2>\n

    Pick the format that fits your group, then find the nearest partner running it. Every program is free to students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Find a Program<\/p>

    Find a Stream School Near You<\/h2>

    Stream School comes to you through four partner channels. Every program is free to students - partners carry the cost as part of their conservation mission. There is no central directory yet, so pick a channel below and use the steps to track down the one closest to you.<\/p><\/div>