The Blue Quill Angler and the Sage Fly Rod Company have partnered for 2010 to offer this comprehensive introduction to fly fishing class. This class will start with the basics and finish on the river with hopefully a fish in hand. This class is taught by seasoned veterans who have an imense passion for the sport and teaching each and every student the necessary skills needed to be self sufficient on the stream.

The Sage Fly Fishing Class 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 Sage rod, reel and Sage or Rio fly line for the class as well as waders. It is the obligation of the student to have in his possession a valid Colorado fishing license, flies and other terminal tackle that will be needed on the river day. 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.

Students must be a minimum 12 years of age.

 This class fills quickly!

For more information on this class or to make a reservation, give us a call at 800-435-5353 or send and email to sageschools@bluequillangler.com

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