This is a comprehensive starter course for anyone interested in getting into the game! This class makes a great gift and is available as a gift certificate. Let us know and we will email it to you!

The Blue Quill Angler’s “Introduction to Fly Fishing” course is held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00pm-9:30pm in the classroom, and all day Saturday on the river with one of our instructors. The class runs weekly from mid April through mid October.

The purpose of this class is to help students develop the skills and understanding necessary to catch trout on a fly rod. The first two sessions will introduce the student to fly fishing theory, rigging a rod, casting, knot tying, and entomology (as it pertains to fly selection). The instructor will also hold discussions on equipment and stream etiquette. The Saturday on the river will be focused on developing critical techniques in fishing nymphs, dry flies, and streamers. Topics also covered are wading safety, trout behavior, entomology, reading the water, playing, landing, and releasing fish.

The Blue Quill Angler will provide the student with a rod and reel for the day, if needed, but it is the obligation of the student to have in his possession a valid Colorado fishing license, flies, waders, and other terminal tackle. The instructor will go over the gear needed on Thursday night. After this discussion, students will have an opportunity to purchase needed gear from the shop. There are rental waders available for $15 a day. If you decide you want to stick with this wonderful sport and need to purchase waders, we will deduct the $15 rental charge off of the purchase price. Students must be a minimum 12 years of age.


 This class fills quickly! Contact Us soon to make your reservation.