Fly Fishing Classes

***Classes are subject to seasonal availablity. Please ensure your classes are posted on the calendar page before you reserve or purchase.

The Riverkeeper will  have new winter hours of operation effective  November 3rd, 2008

New Winter Hours

Fly Fishing 101

This class is designed for those with little or no fly fishing experience, but with the desire to get their feet wet in fly fishing. The class covers basic equipment, knot tying, fly lines and leaders, choosing the right flies as well as lots and lots of casting time on the water. Students do not need to have any gear to participate we provide everything - this gives you a great chance to test drive some equipment before you take the plunge. A minimum of 4 students is required for the class to be conducted. Reservations are reqired to participate.

Class Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Class Duration: Three Evenings

Skill Level: Beginner +

Cost: $60.00

Fly Fishing Skills

Do you have trouble with tailing loops when you cast? Does you line seem to just fall out of the sky? Or does the line crash to the water spooking all the fish into the next county? Do you only fish dry flies because you  never learned to fish nymphs (and vise versa)? We can help. The classes will be one and a half to three hours in length and will start with classroom time and then progress to the water. Our objective is to help you solve some of your common fly fishing problems, maybe meet some new fishing friends and have a good time doing it - all while enhancing your skills. A minimum of 4 students is required for the class to be conducted. Reservations are reqired to participate.

Class Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Saturdays)

Class Duration: One Afternoon

Skill Level: Beginner +

Cost: $35.00

Fly Fishing Strategies (Seasonal)

Spring is the time when many anglers hold out to wait for more hospitable stream flows. However, there is surprisingly good fishing on many of our local streams during the high water. This time of year is also a great time to sharpen your skills and maybe learn some new tactics on waters that provide very unique (and very fishable) conditions. Therefore, we are offering a special class designed to sharpen your fishing skills this spring. Topics will include, reading the water, choosing the right leader/tippet  combinations, combating drag, and much more. Remember if you put in the time now, those fish won't stand a chance throughout the summer! A minimum of 4 students is required for the class to be conducted. Reservations are reqired to participate.

Class Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Class Duration: One Evening

Skill Level: Intermediate +

Cost: $25.00

Matching the Hatch

This topic accounts for the overwhelming number of questions that we receive in the shop. Here's the skinny - the smallest part of your tackle is actually the most important - at least as far as the fish are concerned. All too often we hear people say that they saw fish feeding and threw everything in the box but couldn't get a take. It is very frustrating for me to see people struggle with this topic daily - especially when the solution is relatively simple when you are armed with a little insect knowledge. Learn how to make fly decisions based upon the time of year, stream conditions you are fishing, weather conditions, and where you are standing in a river.

Class Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Class Duration: One Evening

Skill Level: Intermediate +

Cost: $25.00 - Includes "Hatch Guide to Western Streams"

Private Instruction

Work on your casting techniques  before going on that bonefish trip. Learn to double haul or roll cast or even how to cast in the first place. Private instruction is tailored to your specific needs. Class are by reservation only and can be from as little as a 1/2 hour to 1 1/2 hours long. Cost: $ 25.00/ hr.

Class Time: Varies

Class Duration: Per Hour Basis

Skill Level: Beginner +

Cost: $25.00 Per Hour