Testimonials
Max
“Camp taught me in depth how to fly fish. I went from being horrible to competent in just about every skill. The guides were amazing – super nice, knowledgeable and just great people. I loved the camp.”
Ricky
“I’ve been fishing since I was 4 years old - it's my passion. I love being out on the water early in the morning when no one else is around and it's just me and the fish. I've been to many summer fishing camps and this one is the best. I even convinced my parents to let me stay for a second week! I've kept in touch with my camp friends and look forward to starting college in the Fall.”
Lily
“I learned so much as a beginner from tying flies to actually fishing. The guides were so welcoming and helpful and taught me all of the basics of fly fishing. I caught the biggest fish at the camp which was really fun and exciting! The French Woods activities were truly amazing as well! Since then I have gone fly fishing multiple times, including in Rocky Mountain National Park! I have caught lots of fish since then and always have so much fun doing it. Fly fishing will forever be in my heart and it all started that week at camp.”
Grant
"I learned to fly fish at camp and I love it. The best thing about fly fishing is that there is always something new to learn. You can always improve, find new places to go, new experiences and you can do it year-round, whether fishing or tying flies in the winter."
Aly
“My time at the FUDR/Bill Canfield Fly Fishing Camp was a wonderful experience. I got to meet many people from around the world and make new friends. I learned how to fly fish and also expanded my knowledge of art and music. Each brought enjoyment and provided me with experiences I will never forget.”
Owen
“FUDR/The Bill Canfield Fly Fishing Camp was an amazing opportunity to meet new people and develop the basic skills you need to start fly fishing. I was left with a passion for the sport of fly fishing and memories that will last a lifetime.”
What Parents Say About Camp
“Our son enjoyed your camp so much he is planning on making a career out of his love of fishing!”
- The Puleo Family
“I’m super grateful for this Camp. It enhanced his love of fishing and gave him the skills to do it by himself. From my perspective, anything that makes him love to be in nature for hours and hours is a God-send.”
- The Kennedy Family
“Exposing a child to this sport, in this way is a true gift. As a parent, it culminated into a ‘once in a lifetime moment,’ for me when I witnessed her land her first trout on a dry-fly during the One-Bug competition, in April of 2018. A 19” Brown on a blue-winged olive! Special moments and memories like these, we take with us for the rest of our lives. Many thanks to the kind and dedicated people at the FUDR/Bill Canfield Fly Fishing Camp and the French Woods Camp staff.”
- The Gordon Family
For more insight, check out this piece written by Canfield Volunteer Steve Taggart!
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