Sylvestre Outdoors, LLC is a veteran owned, family operated fly casting instruction and fly fishing guide service that specializes in introducing newcomers to the sport of fly fishing. If you have been interested in fly fishing but didn't know where to start or just wanted to give it a try it before you invest in all the gear, come fish with us. We can give you the know-how to make your start. Our mission statement is simple - create lifelong fly anglers. Guided fly fishing includes wading trips to some of New England's premier trout waters during early Spring and late Fall. Summertime is focused on chasing striped bass on beautiful Cape Cod either by wading the famous Brewster Flats, casting from our 22' ocean skiff on Cape Cod Bay, or enjoying the challenge of fishing from the Atlantic surf. Fly casting instruction is provided by FFI certified fly casting instructors, all skill levels are welcomed. Fly fishing education, including an orientation to gear, techniques, species, locations, and conservation is provided to small and large groups Sylvestre Outdoors, LLC is fully licensed and insured

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Cape Cod wakes up from its winter slumber in March. We are excited to get back on the water and start fishing again this month. We're now accepting bookings through April, with availability also beyond that.

Cape Cod Fishing Report

Fly Fishers International is a global organization that focuses on fly fishing education and conservation.  FFI administers a number of certifications for fly casting instruction each aimed at providing accreditation for instructors at different levels.  Recently, Region Ambassador George Sylvestre completed the Certified Casting Instructor (CCI) level certification using a prototype of the new Region 7 weight rod.  The exam was given by two Master Casting Instructors (MCI), spanning nearly five hours of testing that included a written, oral, and practical casting sections.
Going Through The Course
The practical casting section covered more than 20 specific casting tasks, with both demonstrations of proper casting techniques in different scenarios and instructional tasks.  After months of preparation under several MCIs, George traveled to Maine to the home of the lead instructor of the LL Bean fly fishing school for the test.

How the Region Rod helped me pass (Alternative Header: Benefits of using a Region Rod for FFI Certification)

One critical piece of advice George received from one of his mentors in preparation for the test was to be sure to prepare and take the test on the best available fly rod.  Candidates are free to choose the rod and line weight for the test, though neither could exceed a 7 weight set up. This prompted a call to Mark Yamasaki who offered a prototype of the new Region 7 weight rod (available soon).  Once the rod was in hand, George practiced 5 – 7 days a week for several months to be sure he could master the tasks on the CCI exam. 
The rod performed flawlessly.  Case in point is the distance cast task which requires the candidate to land a 70 foot (minimum) cast inside a 3 foot circle.  The Region 7 weight landed an 75 foot cast in the middle of the target on the first attempt.
The bottom line.
“I’m glad I didn’t know how hard the test was going to be before I took it” George said, “but I’m very grateful I had the right tool for the job on test day”.


Earning the FFI Casting Instructor Certification with a Region Rod

Mother Nature gave us a show yesterday evening out on the Brewster Flats as we wrapped up the 2022 salt season with good buddy. 
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​And what a season it was.
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​Thank you to all our clients, we enjoyed fishing with you and look forward to seeing many of again next year (ps if you would like a date next June but haven’t booked it yet space is limited please give us a call).
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​We are back to freshwater guiding as the foliage and river flows are looking good.  Ever tried the Ware River in Central Massachusetts?  Like to explore the Deerfield River in the beautiful Berkshires?  Allow us to introduce you.
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​New to fly casting or need to tune up for that trip coming up?  We are happy to help. Experience the best Trout fishing with us!

Brewster, MA Fishing Report

Brown Trout

Deerfield River Fishing Report

Brook Trout

Rainbow Trout

New to fly casting or need to feel like you're on the road? We are here to help. Let's explore Deerfield River for the Species of Trout that lurks in the waters and enjoy a day of fly fishing!

We are fly fishing guides and educators. We teach people fly casting and fly fishing.

As lead guide/instructor for Sylvestre Outdoors, LLC Captain George Sylvestre operates this small family business with the help of his wife and three sons. Together they provide clients with fly casting instruction, guided fly fishing trips (both fresh and saltwater), and fly fishing educational seminars from Cape Cod, MA to the Berkshires and across Connecticut. Captain Sylvestre is a fly fishing guide, educator, and author. He regularly contributes articles to magazines including&nbsp;On the Fly, On the Water,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tail Magazine.&nbsp;He leads the Cape Cod chapter of Project Healing Waters (PHW) Fly Fishing and is the PHW Deputy New England Regional Coordinator for Casting and Education.&nbsp;He serves on the Board of Directors for Cape Cod Trout Unlimited and the leads the development of educational programs for Fly Fishers International (FFI).&nbsp;George Sylvestre owns and operates this guided fly fishing and instruction company with his sons, making a living out of his passion. Being able to teach others about his passion is exhilarating and keeps him striving for the best quality experience for all guests.

Captain George Sylvestre is a Fly Fishers International (FFI) Certified Casting Instructor, Fly Fishing Guide, and Educator

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Common Questions Can you fly fish in Cape Cod? - Cape Cod is a great place to learn how to saltwater fly fish. Many people know about freshwater fly fishing, but saltwater fly fishing provides a great opportunity to test your current skills against different fishing conditions and species! Can you catch trout on Cape Cod?- We have many kettle ponds around Cape Cod that are great for trout fishing, along with freshwater rivers that provide the same! We typically fly fish from Late Spring to Late fall each year, depending on weather.

Cape Cod Fly Fishing Trip or Casting Lesson Reports

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