Lee and Joan Wulff at the school they established practically a half century back.
Established in 1979 by Joan and Lee Wulff, the Wulff School of Fly Fishing has actually been a pillar of the fly-fishing neighborhood, mentor countless anglers the art and strategy of Joan Wulff’s pioneering casting techniques. For more than 4 years, the Wulff School has actually presented novices to the sport, improved the abilities of skilled anglers, and instilled in its trainees a deep gratitude
for the waters of the Beaverkill, among the most storied areas in American fly fishing history. Joan Wulff, called the “Very First Woman of Fly Fishing,” has actually run the school considering that Lee’s death in 1991.
Last month, it was revealed that the school has actually been obtained by Charlie VanDercook and Paul Barnett, 2 regional business owners committed to maintaining and broadening the school’s tradition. Joan Wulff revealed self-confidence in the shift, mentioning,
” It brings me terrific happiness to pass the Wulff School of Fly Fishing into the capable hands of Charlie and Paul, both long time members of the Beaverkill neighborhood who deeply appreciate the art and custom of fly fishing. Having actually understood them for several years, I believe they will support the concepts and disciplines that Lee and I developed when we established the school in 1979. I am likewise grateful that our remarkable trainers will continue in their management functions, making sure that the enthusiasm, ability, and love for fly fishing we have actually cultivated will be continued for generations to come.”
Charlie VanDercook (left) and Paul Barnett want to construct on the Wulff’s excellent tradition.
VanDercook and Barnett are dedicated to preserving the school’s customs while presenting brand-new audiences to the sport. They will work along with the school’s 4 veteran, renowned master trainers– Director Sheila Hassan, Mark Wilde, Craig Buckbee, and Dusty Wissmath– to guarantee first-rate direction.
With 6 school sessions set up for 2025 at the historical Wulff residential or commercial property, trainees will continue to experience immersive, hands-on knowing. The brand-new owners have actually likewise partnered with the Beaverkill Valley Inn to supply world class hospitality and access to the well known Beaverkill to boost their fly fishing experience.
