2010 FISHING CAMPS

Boys & Girls Ages 9-15
6:1 Ratio
Offered Weeks 3-10
$495/week
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ABOUT FISHING: Float the river and fish from a canoe or kayak or wade in the refreshing water as our Instructor helps you discover one of the awesome fisheries that surround our nation's capitol. Our Instructor has the knowledge, patience, and experience to meet all your fishing desires. Whether you're a novice fisherman who just wants to spend a relaxing day on the river and hopefully catch a fish or an experienced fly-fisherman who wants to focus on catching fish while a fellow camper steers the boat, provides the gear and ties the knots, we can meet all your needs. We will journey to a variety of different rivers and streams where smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, trout, fallfish, muskie, catfish, and/or carp are just waiting for the right offering. Don't let a lack of experience deter you from a memorable fishing trip. Maybe you've never fished before. Maybe you've always wanted to learn how to fly-fish. Or, maybe you're new to the area and want to join our camp, and capitalize on local fishing to show you the right patterns for the area. Enjoy the scenery and serenity and let the pull of the fish lure you into this sport. Our home water is the productive Potomac River. The Potomac flows clean & clear through the Appalachian Mountains, Catoctin Mountains, and the rolling piedmont a rea. Its countless riffles and rapids up to class IV as well as the numerous spring influences along the way provide the cool, healthy water that smallmouth bass need and love. These gentlemen of the freshwater fish average 12 inches and often reach lengths of over 20! They feed on a diet of insects, crayfish, minnows, and other prey that can be easily imitated with flies and lures on light action gear.

2010 Instructor: Adam "Swish" Swisher

BASIC ITINERARY:

The Week 3 Overnight is:
Sandy Point, MD
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  • Day 1: Fish the breaks at Violet's Lock. 
  • Day 2: Smaller tributaries and waterways of the Seneca Creek. 
  • Day 3: Fisherman's Eddy below Great Falls on the Potomac River. 
  • Overnight Options: Private pond, Hagerstown Fish hatcheries.  Talapia Fish Farm outing.

 All itineraries are subject to change due to staff/camper decision based upon skill levels, water levels, environmental hazards, and thirst for adventure. All changes to itineraries go through the Calleva Office first!

BASIC NEEDSLIST: All campers are expected to bring everyday: Fishing pole & tackle (Calleva can provide - please notify office), Water bottle, Swimming Suit (plus Shorts, & T-Shirt), Towel, Water Shoes, Sunscreen, bug spray & Lunch. Calleva provides all safety/technical gear including: Life-Jacket, Boats, Paddles, & group fishing/teaching equipment. Participants may bring their own fishing gear, but first must be inspected by Instructor. 

BASIC OVERNIGHT NEEDS: Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Daily Needs change of clothes, Flashlight/Headlamp, Cup, Bowl, & Spoon, Warm Jacket Rain Gear. EXTRA LUNCH FOR FRIDAY!

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Fishing is making a return on the Calleva Schedule, and will be offering a wide range of fishing instruction. The office can forward inquiries to the Fishing Instructor if you have specific questions.

2010 Schedule and Availability