Learn to flyfish now!
Start an adventure that will last a lifetime!!
I take pride in each and every fly fisherman that I work with. Every person is different and learns differently. Flyfishing is the most fun and relaxing sport there is, so I make it as fun and as simple as possible during the instruction. I have found that a more lighthearted approach with less pressure results in a fun learning experience where anglers are better able to grasp the subject matter that is covered. The instruction is designed to build your confidence and skills on the water. I want to kick-off your flyfishing experience so that you truly look at the sport of flyfishing as a journey or adventure that will last you a lifetime.
Beginners
Everyone has to start somewhere, right?
This instruction is for First Timers or those who may have never held a fly rod.
Topics that we’ll cover include:
Understanding the Fly Rod, Reel and Line
Gear and Basic equipment setup
essential knots
fundamental roll/overhead casting
Bug Basics (Core “Food Groups” as it relates to flies.)
Types of flies
Intro to reading water
Water and Wading safety
intermediate Instruction (Refresher & Skill Building)
Our objective at this level is to make you a more self-sufficient, confident fly-fisherman. We’ll build on and refine the skills you have learned as a beginner. Some of the things we’ll focus on:
improve casting accuracy
Mending
Fishing Dry-dropper Rigs
Indicator Fishing
Advanced Instruction:
This instruction is For anglers who wish to improve their casting and learn how to manage line more effectively so you can have more control over your presentation. A few details of this curriculum include:
Double Haul
how to shoot line for distance
Mending Techniques For different scenarios
Advanced Knot tying
Next level of reading water
Technical and tactical Instruction:
This instruction is for those who wish to learn a specific technique of flyfishing or how to fish for a specific specie of fish.
Euro/Tight-line Nymphing
Indicator Fishing
Smallmouth Fishing (Seasonal)
Largemouth Fishing (Seasonal)
Steelhead Fishing (Seasonal)