Description

Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce members have a very special and limited fly fishing outing at the beautiful, private Briarwood Sporting Club, located just 45 min northwest of Hillard at Ohio’s high point in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Your host and HACC member, is Drew McCartt, Briarwood’s Director of Sporting Services. Briarwood is a member-only fishing and hunting preserve and the largest property of its kind east of the Mississippi – offering fly and spin fishing for 19 species, hunting for whitetail deer, elk and bison and private lodges and cabins. 

You will be flyfishing the scenic lower streams of the club for 5 species of trout – no fly fishing experience or gear is required as 2-3 guides will be on hand to provide beginning fly fishing lessons or guiding assistance (experienced fly anglers are welcome!) to help take you to that next level in your casting/trout pursuit skills if you desire. All equipment is provided – from rods, reels to flies and nets! 

Limited to 12 people – (HACC members are limited to one guest each). 

$210+tax per person, includes the following: 

• All loaner fly gear including flies (but feel free to bring your own if you have it (8-9FT, 4-6WT rods are recommended)
• Fly fishing lessons and guiding by two experienced guides – Drew McCartt and Mike Avondolio – together they have over 70 years of fly fishing experience, including guiding and instructing. 
• Coffee service in morning 
• Box lunch from Brewfontaine – choose from a salad, sandwich or wrap.  - plan for your own beverage, but bottles of water will be provided 
• Modest tip for guides – included! 

RESERVE YOUR SPOT: Contact Drew McCartt - drew@briarwoodclub.com. You can ask questions there or by text or calling him at 614-403-4886 - CC or Venmo preferred, checks accepted