Glenora School of Fly Fishing

05/30/2026

It’s a lil windy today, but the fish don’t care.

Learn some tips for casting in the wind today at Tin Barn FLX from 12-2, I’ll be on hand to help you out!!! It’s free!

05/28/2026

Fly casting tips with an expert!

Saturday May 30, 2026
12-2pm

Tin Barn FLX
5428 NY-14 Dundee NY

*****FREE********

Ever wanted to learn more about fly fishing? Here’s your chance!

Our resident expert will be in the lawn showing the basics of casting a fly rod; giving you the essentials first steps to start fly fishing. We will start out with understanding the rod, reel and line, then a casting demonstration. From there you will pick up a fly rod and taught some of the fundamentals on how to cast.

Already fly fish and want a tip on your casting, there will be that opportunity too!

05/27/2026

Great time to book a lesson!!!!

05/14/2026

The spring has been a roller coaster of weather, but we are teaching when we can! Sign up for a lesson today!!

06/18/2025

Been a cool start to the season, but we have been able to pull off a few private classes. We do these at Tin Barn FLX, but occasionally folks make it down the hill! Contact me to schedule a lesson!

03/15/2025

First presentation of the year!!!

Taking place right after the Watkins Glen Outdoor Show, come have a beverage and learn a thing or two about Spring fly fishing in the Finger Lakes!!

Fly Fishing Tactics for Spring Trout
DATE: Sunday March 30th 2025
TIME: 2:00-4:00pm
PLACE: Tin Barn Brewery, Dundee NY

This presentation will focus on fly fishing for spring trout in the diverse Finger Lakes Region of New York. Topics covered will include, how to read the water to anticipate where fish will be, the life cycle of aquatic insects that regional fish like to feed on, tactics and flies on how to imitate them. You will leave the seminar knowing about the different kinds of flies to use AND when and where to use them to increase your chance of success.

This seminar is perfect for new or up and coming anglers looking to learn as much information as they can! You will leave knowing about proper techniques and having the right gear to use in the Finger Lakes region for Spring/early-Summer lake-run and stream trout fishing.

The cost:
This seminar is $20 per adult, youth are free! No pre-registration required.

Your Instructor:
Shahab Farzanegan has worked in the field of Aquatic and Angling Education since 1996 and is the Founder of the Glenora School of Fly Fishing. Shahab has worn many hats in the field, most notably as the Aquatic and Angling Education Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Director of the Community Fly Fisher in Ithaca, NY, and Coordinator of the National 4-H Sportfishing Programs. Additionally, Shahab served as a fly fishing instructor at Cornell University and has contributed to many fly fishing educational resources including the Student Handbook of Fly Fishing. Shahab currently lives in Glenora on Seneca Lake, accompanied by Rafiki , and is certified New York State fishing guide #3500.

02/12/2025

A couple events I'll be tying at next month, love to see you all!!!

Fly Fisher’s Workshop 2025
Hosted by the Seth Green Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Saturday March 8th
9am-5pm
Barker Road Middle School,
75 Barker Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534
https://www.sethgreentu.org/news-announcements/flyfishersworkshop

CNY Fly Tying Symposium
Hosted by the Mohawk Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Sunday March 23rd
11am-6pm
Harts Hill Inn
135 Clinton St, Whitesboro, NY 13492
https://mohawkvalleytu.org

Advocates for cold water fisheries in the greater Mohawk Valley and Foothills of the Adirondacks

08/30/2024

After an involuntary summer off recovering from an injury in May, finally I am offering limited private fly fishing lessons just in time for prime fishing!!! Let me help you take your fly fishing to the next level!!

02/13/2024

01/14/2024

It's snowy but always time to learn! Fly tying lessons and gift certificates are available!