Good question. The short answer is that one follows a set curriculum and the other is customized to meet the specific needs of the fly angler. Additional detail follows:
BEGINNER PACKAGE: My beginner packages have a specific curriculum designed especially for those with little or no experience fly fishing. They are also good for folks who have been at it a while, but are self-taught and really looking to better understand the fundamentals, mechanics, and approach of fly casting and fishing.
INTERMEDIATE PACKAGE: In contrast, the intermediate package is primarily an opportunity to do 2 things. 1) offer savings when compared to individual lessons. 2) I have found that the cumulative benefit of a few lessons far outweighs that of a single session in most cases. Unless a student has a specific skill they’d like to learn or work on, we usually begin with a casting assessment and conversation about what the angler may be struggling with on the water and then individualize the instruction from there.
If, after reading this, you still have questions, I’d love to talk with you. Just send an email to cari@zenflyfishing.org to request a call back and I’ll get back to you – usually within 24 hours. You can also check out other FAQs here.