Fly Fishing Education

Fly Fishing Classes:

INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING
COST: $80

The purpose of this introductory course is to provide a beginner's most basic look at the world of fly fishing. This class is for the "never ever". The class is a one day, four hour class that begins with 2 hours of classroom instruction covering knots, basic rigging, the basics of dry fly fishing and nymphing, and learning the basics of entomology.

The second part of the class is conducted at a nearby lake and students are taught the fundamentals of casting simulated drifting, simulated landing, river etiquette and trout habitat.

Equipment is provided if needed and we included the following gear...1 Strike Indicator, 1 Leader, & 6 flies.

Graduates of this class will be equipped to set up their rod and reels with the correct combination of line, leader, tippet and flies for fishing most conditions, and will learn the fundamentals of casting.

Minimum # students: 2
Maximum # students: 6
Instructor: Wallace Westfeldt

Class times: Sunday 9am-1pm
Dates: April 15, May 6, May 20, June 3, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19

 

Click here to register and pay online

 

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PRIVATE BEGINNING STREAM FLY FISHING:

Half day private class (4 hours): 1 person $190, 2 person $235, 3 person $315

Full day private class (8 hours): 1 person $260, 2 person $335, 3 person $455

Offered in both a four hour class or an eight hours class, this is a on-the-water course and a highly detailed beginning approach to fly fishing. We will delve much more deeply into technique, terminology, equipment, and general practices for stream fly fishing success. Great for both the beginner and intermediate angler.  This course will help to open the world of stream fly fishing, and make it much easier to get set up, cast, and land your first trout.

Call 303-494-1375 or email us to book a date, or click here to register and pay online.

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INDEPENDENT ANGLER - A comprehensive Intro to Fly Fishing
COST: Starting at $255

This class is divided into three parts as well as a homework assignment!  Locations and schedules are customized for each class. 

Park I, Rigging:  All knots, tackle, and steps required for multi and single fly (dry and wet) rigs are explained and taught hands-on.  Students are loaned necessary tools and materials to become proficient at knots and rigging. Once you've mastered Part I, time for Part II!  Estimated time is 90 minutes.

Part II, Feeding, Casting, Landing:  Once students have become proficient at rigging, the class will regroup to learn about the insects that trout feed on, selecting fly patterns, a variety of casting techniques, and landing simulation.  Got it?  Let's move on to Part III!  Estimated time is 2 hours. 

Part III, Fishing:  Depending on the choice of the class, there will be a full day or a half day of fishing.  Anglers will be fully equipped with rod, reel, waders, tackle, rigging lanyard, fly box and net.  After that, we'll help you select flies for that day's destination.  At the river, the instructor will give a wading lesson and serve as an advisor and coach.  Rigging, fly presentation, and landing the fish will be done by the anglers. 

Schedule and Pricing: 
Prices start at $255.  Class and trip scheduling is customized for each class.  Class size is limited to two anglers.  Call for pricing and arrangements.

Instructor: Wallace Westfeldt

Dates: Call to Book Your Dates!

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Kids Camp - Fly Fishing I

June 18-22nd; July 9-13th; July 16-20th.
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $370
Ages 9-11

This class, in partnership with Thorne Ecological Institute, is perfect for the student who has little or no experience in fly fishing. We will explore the Boulder Creek & St. Vrain Watersheds and tackle the lakes, reservoirs, and streams of Boulder. Patience is required as students learn first how to assemble, use, and care for fly fishing gear and then learn the fundamentals of fly fishing: casting, knot tying, and how to read the river. We’ll learn that becoming a fisherman or fisherwoman is about more than just casting as we study insects along many waterways to see how they grow and become food for fish, learn about Colorado's native and diverse fish populations, understand the interconnectedness of a river ecosystem, and acknowledge the responsibility of anglers. Finally, we will put our "fish knowledge" to the test by practicing our fly fishing techniques to catch fish!

NOTE: This class meets at different locations around Boulder County to provide the best place for the class’s specific subject matter.
Parents will be e-mailed 1-2 weeks prior to class with directions to the specific locations and a gear list.
Tuition includes cost of flies and rental gear.

Register Now @ Thorne

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Kids Camp - Fly Fishing I

June 25th-29th
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $370
Ages 12-15

This class, in partnership with Thorne Ecological Institute, is perfect for the student who has little or no experience in fly fishing. We will explore the Boulder Creek & St. Vrain Watersheds and tackle the lakes, reservoirs, and streams of Boulder. Patience is required as students learn first how to assemble, use, and care for fly fishing gear and then learn the fundamentals of fly fishing: casting, knot tying, and how to read the river. We’ll learn that becoming a fisherman or fisherwoman is about more than just casting as we study insects along many waterways to see how they grow and become food for fish, learn about Colorado's native and diverse fish populations, understand the interconnectedness of a river ecosystem, and acknowledge the responsibility of anglers. Finally, we will put our "fish knowledge" to the test by practicing our fly fishing techniques to catch fish!

NOTE: This class meets at different locations around Boulder County to provide the best place for the class’s specific subject matter.
Parents will be e-mailed 1-2 weeks prior to class with directions to the specific locations and a gear list.
Tuition includes cost of flies and rental gear.

Register Now @ Thorne

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Kids Camp - Fly Fishing II

July 23-27th
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $370
Ages 9-11

This class, in partnership with Thorne Ecological Institute, is perfect for the student who has taken Thorne’s Fly Fishing I Class or who has a good amount of experience as an angler. This class spends less time on the basics of gear and casting, and more time on the water exploring our favorite fly fishing spots along Boulder Creek and St. Vrain Watersheds! Building on what we learned in Fly Fishing I, we will be challenged with more advanced skills, like new knots, different casting techniques, and selecting the proper flies. Students learn about the ecology of fly fishing, such as understanding hatches, the life cycles of insects and the fish we catch, and our ethical approaches to interacting with the natural world. This class aims to give students a deeper appreciation of the sport of fly fishing and an opportunity to catch more fish. NOTE: This class meets at different locations around Boulder County to provide the best place for the class’s specific subject matter. Parents will be e-mailed 1-2 weeks prior to class with directions to the specific locations and a gear list. Tuition includes class flies, but students should bring their own rod, reel, line, and a few flies (discount available at Front Range Anglers).

Register Now @ Thorne

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Kids Camp - Fly Fishing Adventure

July 30th-Aug 3rd
Time: 9a-3p M-W plus overnight Th-F
Cost: $475
Ages 9-15

This class, in partnership with Thorne Ecological Institute, is perfect for the student who has taken Thorne’s Fly Fishing I Class or who has a good amount of experience as an angler. Students should feel confident in their basic casting abilities and have a desire to explore new fishing holes around Boulder County. This course builds upon basic and intermediate skills with an emphasis on maximizing our time on the river. We will introduce new knot-tying and casting skills, and increase our knowledge of stream ecology and insect life cycles. The week will culminate with Thursday’s overnight camping excursion in the Rocky Mountains, where students will have the opportunity to put their new found skills to use on a river and bond over their shared outdoor adventure.

NOTE: This class meets at different locations around Boulder County to provide the best place for the class’s specific subject matter. Parents will be e-mailed 1-2 weeks prior to class with directions to the specific locations and a gear list. Tuition includes class flies, but students should bring their own rod, reel, line, and a few flies (discount available at Front Range Anglers), and their own camping gear for the overnight. Tuition also includes transportation to and from the overnight (Th-F) in a 12-passenger van.

Register Now @ Thorne

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INTRODUCTION TO EUROPEAN NYMPHING

COST:  $199

Learn the fundamentals of Czech, Polish, French, and Spanish nymphing techniques on the water at Sylvandale Guest Ranch.  This class will be taught both in the classroom (but outside) and on the water, fishing a private stretch of the Big Thompson. This is a great way to overcome a season's worth of experimenting on your own and make the jump into the fun and exciting world of European Nymphing. 

Students will learn:
*How to build a leader
*The difference in the Euro styles & when to fish them
*How to "swim" your nymphs and trigger strikes
*Fly Selection

Date:  May 12th 9am-5pm at Sylvandale Guest Ranch

Instructors: Devin Olsen

Maximum of 10 students, minimum of 2 students

Register Here

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FLYFISHING ABCs: Intro to Insects for the Fly Fisherman

Front Range Entomology

 

Insect Specialist Patrick Tennyson will explore the science of fly fishing.  Discover aquatic entomology and its importance to your success on the river.

This is a beginning to intermediate level course designed to help make fly fishing and insect identification as easy as the ABC's.  If you want to take your fishing to the next level this is the class that will take you there.

 

 

 

 

Next Class Date:  April 21st 2012
Instructor: Patrick Tennyson
Part I: 9:30- 12:30 - Classroom Session at Front Range Anglers
Part II: 1:30-3:30 - Live Discovery at Boulder Creek
Cost: $95
Minimum of 3 students necessary to hold the class.

Sign up for the class, here.

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WOMEN'S INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING

COST: $79
DATE: TBA
Instructor: FRA Guide, Anne Reid

This women only class is a beginners introduction to the world of fly fishing. This 4 hour class begins with 2.5 hours of classroom instruction covering knots, basic rigging and the basics of dry fly fishing and nymphing. The second part of the class is conducted at a nearby lake and students are taught the fundamentals of casting.
Equipment is provided if needed and the introductory book Curtis Creek Manifesto is provided and included in the cost of the class.

Graduates of this class will be equipped to set up their rod and reels with the correct combination of line, leader, tippet and flies for fishing most conditions along with the fundamentals of casting.

Sing up for the class, here.