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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.
You'll cover everything you will need to be self-sufficient on the stream at the Evergreen, Colorado Sage Fly Fishing Class:
- Fly casting techniques
- Essential knots for Fly Fishing
- How to choose your gear and tackle
- Stream entomology (the science of insects)
- Proper fly selection for the seasons
- How to read water and currents
- Wading Saftey
- How to play, land, and safely release fish
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sage Fly Fishing Schools
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7/27/2010 - Dear Blue Quill - John Ellis,
"I wanted to thank you for the Fly Fishing 101 course this last week and your very positive approach to guiding and helping your students and specifically me. As a fly fisherman who’s been struggling and frustrated with moving my knowledge over the “fun” hump for some time, your instruction and guidance helped me to see a different future for my fishing. You produced direction for me to understand water, entomology and a bit about how fish act… And, the big one for me - getting over the knot tying practices that have frustrated me for so long.
I came away with the confidence that I can now do this on my own and not be the burden on others I’ve been in the past. I cannot thank you enough and hope to see you soon on the river."
Best Regards - George S.
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