This is our first step, your introduction to fly fishing class. If you’re getting started in fly fishing, this is the class for you!

This Discover Fly Fishing Class teaches the beginning fly fisher the differences between bait fishing and fly fishing, what to look for in rods and reels, how to select the right line, leader and fly, basic fishing knots, basic entomology, fish habits, proper catch and release techniques and river safety. This class gives you a great overview of the sport and is the first step before our other classes.

*Women Only Discover Classes are available - see calendar for dates.

In our Discover Fly Casting Class you will learn the basic overhead cast, roll cast, and how to load the rod, shoot line, handle the line and manage the fish. You will learn in what conditions to use each cast and have plenty of time to practice with your rod or try out some other rods.

*Women Only Discover Classes are available - see calendar for dates.

Cost: $40
Location: Angler's Covey
Dates: Avaiable as a private lesson for $40 for remainder of the season. 
Time:  
Equipment: We recommend you cast your rod, but others will be available. 
Registration is required

Our Discover Streamside Class transitions you from the classroom to the stream. It puts you on the river with experienced instructors who provide coaching and insight into the skills needed to be a successful angler. Students meet at the shop where we help them with equipment set-up then meet in Elevenmile Canyon for a morning on the river. Topics covered include basic entomology, reading the water, casting, line control techniques, and proper catch and release techniques.

Cost: $80
Location: Meet at Angler's Covey at 7 a.m., followed by a drive to streamside location (transportation not provided)
Dates: See Calendar (Next avaiable classes will be Spring of 2013)
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Equipment: Not provided, but rentals are available

This class is best taken after the Discover Fly Fishing Class and the Discover Casting Class, but if you have a good handle of some of the basics of fly fishing and just want to take this to get some good pointers then do not hesitate to register. 

Registration is required

Registration is closed for the season.  Please see some of our great streamside classes coming up for the fall by clicking here or checking out the "Progress" tab above.