Corner

Explore Fly Fishing

One of the great things about fly fishing is that there is always more to explore! You can learn a new skill or new technique, try something new to enhance your experience such as learning to tie your own flies or even build your own rod. Never fished from a belly boat? Give it a try!

At Angler's Covey, we realize you might be looking for something new and different to explore in your fly fishing, so we have designed our SPECIALTY SERIES of classes with that in mind. Check out the opportunities below and register today!

The SPECIALTY SERIES includes:

  • Fly Tying Class
  • Rod Building Class
  • Women's Fly Fishing Camp  
  • Women's Refresher Class

 

For Any of the available classes listed above


 

There is nothing more exhilarating than landing your first fish on a fly you tied yourself.Want to learn how?
Come learn how to tie flies with Anglers Covey premier tying instructor Stan Benton. Stan teaches an intensive complete introductory class to fly tying.  This class is 2 evening classes 3-4 hours each.  You will come away with the skill and confidence to tie your own flies.

What you will learn:
 Stan will begin the class by teaching all the needed basic techniques Like hook placement, starting thread, tie points, whip finishes. You will work with and learn about over 30 different natural and synthetic materials. Throughout the class you will learn how to use almost 20 different tying techniques.
After this class you can continue to improve your skills by putting them into practice by taking the next step and signing up for our patterns and techniques class. Click here for available classes and times.


Cost: $75 All materials and equipment provided.
Prerequisite: If you have never tied we ask that you take the free Discovery tying class first. Click here to register.
Location/Times: Classroom 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Angler's Covey 2 nights 3-4 hours each
Date: DECEMBER 5-6 2011 AND JANUARY 9-10 2012

Register Here


ONE FLY CLASSES

Welcome to our new weekly fly tying class.  These classes are going to follow the seasons and provide weekly instruction on specific patters, styles, and techniques. Take one or take them all.  We will be having many of our premier local tiers and occasional special guests.

Cost: $25
Location/Times: Classroom 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Angler's Covey.
Date: Weekly on Wednesdays.  See Calendar for dates and class

YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN THE DISCOVERY FLY TYING CLASS OR HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERINECE TYING FLYS.  THIS IS NOT A BEGINERS CLASS.


Ever want to build your own custom fly rod?  If so sign-up for this class. It’s taught by our very experienced Neil Leuhring.  This class is 4 sessions over 2 weeks. The instructor will also meet pre class to purchase all of the correct materials for the complete rod.
Session 1- You will set your grip and reel seat.
Session 2- Selecting guides, layout and learning to wrap guides. (this class will require home work)
Session 3- Final prep and first coat of finish applied
Session 4- Signing name and final coat of finish

Cost: $90 (not including required materials)
Location/Times: Classroom 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Angler's Covey.
Date: Feb 21,23, 28, and March 1,  4 sessions to complete a rod.


Women's Fly Fishing Camp

This is a 3-part class, 2 classroom and 1 on-stream

Whether you’re just getting started or need to brush up on a few skills, our Women’s Camp is a fun, non-threatening place to do it! Students benefit from the diverse experiences and approaches of our instructors while learning about equipment, fly selection, knot tying, safety, casting, catch and release, reading the water, fish habits and much more! Our 3-part camp consists of two evening sessions and one on-stream session, which includes a streamside lunch. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Cost: $175
Location/Times: Classroom 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Angler's Covey, Weds./Fri.
Streamside 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Camp Alexander in Elevenmile Canyon, Saturday
Date: Coming Spring/Summer of 2012

Register Here


Women's Refresher Class

This is a Friday night/Saturday morning 2-part Class

Ladies, if you have started fly fishing, even just taking a class and going once or twice, but haven't been on the river in a while or feel you've forgotten a lot, this class is for you! We will spend one evening revisiting some of the basics, such as knots and rigging and fly selection. Then the next day we'll spend a couple of hours on the river together in Elevenmile Canyon helping you put it together.

Cost: $90
Location/Times: Classroom 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Angler's Covey, Fri.
Streamside 7:00-10:00 a.m. at Camp Alexander in Elevenmile Canyon, Saturday
Date: Coming Spring/Summer 2012

Register Here



 

 

'We may say of angling as Dr. Boteler said of strawberries: "Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did"; and so, if I might be judge, God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation than angling.' - Izzak Walton

February 2012
2930311234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
26272829123
March 2012
26272829
Thu
23
456789
Sat
11
Mon
1314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
View All Events

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2012

<< >>
View All

STORE HOURS

EVERYDAY 9am-6pm

View All
Watch Our Welcome Video