Fly Casting Instruction

 

Flycasting Class for Intermediate Flycasters

This 1 hour class is designed to extend the skills of flyfishers who have a handle on the basics, but want to take their flycasting to a new level.

Focus will be on increasing loop control, increasing distance, overcoming wind problems, and improving ability to get good drifts with your fly. Students will learn how to improve their overhead casts, shoot line effectively, and will be introduced to hauling for more line speed and distance. Specialty casts and aerial mends, to avoid fly drag and help adjust to various casting and stream conditions, will be discussed and practiced. (This class will be on grass and will not involve time on the water)

Skill Level: Ability to make simple straight line casts of up to 40 ft, ability to repeatedly false cast 30 or more feet of line while maintaining control.

Class Size Cost
Limited to 6 Students $125.00 / person  

The class appears to have filled, and you are on a waiting list. We will contact you if there are openings, or to notify you of future classes on this topic.

 

Learning the Double Haul and other techniques for increasing distance

This 1 hour class will help deal with wind and cast longer distances with the double-haul, and teach you the adjustments that must be made in your casting stroke to handle the increased line speeds. Instruction will be tailored to the ability level of students within the class. (This class will be on grass and will not involve time on the water)

Skill Level Class Size Cost
Intermediate level casters capable of false casting and shooting moderate amounts of line. Limited to 6 Students $125.00 / person  

Saltwater Flycasting

Prepare to get the most out of your saltwater destination! This 1 hour class will help introduce you to special skills and techniques to enhance your saltwater flyfishing. How to manage your line so you are ready when a fish is sighted, how to locate fish when the guide says “Two O’Clock, 100 feet!”, and how to get your fly on target without delay. (This class will be on grass and will not involve time on the water)

Skill Level Class Size Cost
Intermediate level casters capable of false casting and shooting moderate amounts of line. Limited to 6 Students $125.00 / person  

Private Casting Lessons

Private casting instruction with a Casting Instructor is available by appointment. Please call the shop +1 (970) 227-4707 to schedule.

Cost for one person
$125.00 per lesson