The Sage Fly Fishing School is a comprehensive two (2) day course and is the easiest and most enjoyable way to learn the art of fly fishing. The curriculum is very similar to the Sage Fly Fishing Class except that all necessary gear the student will need for the class is provided. This allows the aspiring angler everything he or she needs to make the learning process as painless as possible.

The fee for this class includes use of a Sage fly rod, reel and Rio fly line, flies, other terminal tackle needed for the river day. Lunches are also included both days. A Colorado State Fishing License will need o be purchased.

Day One is spent entirely at the shop, in the classroom with the Sage Fly Fishing School instructors. We will begin the day with a lecture on topics related to fly fishing theory, rigging the rod, knot tying and entomology (as it pertains to fly selection). After lunch, the group moves outside to perfect the student’s fly casting technique, elbow to elbow, with the Sage Fly Fishing School certified casting instructors. Each student will go through the Sage Casting Analyzer which is a great tool to help perfect the cast by giving the student a printed analysis of their cast and areas they can work on at home. By the end of Day One, the new fly fisherman will be armed with an arsenal of information and will be ready for the next phase in his education that commences on Day Two out on the water.

Day Two on the river, Sage Fly Fishing School instructors will help the students travel inside the mind of a guide, teaching the intricacies of reading water with relation to entomology plus understanding trout behavior. Instructional techniques will also be presented for fishing nymphs, dry flies and streamers. These techniques will take the student’s fly casting to an entirely new level because each one requires the angler to adjust the casting style. By the end of the day and the course, the newly educated angler only needs to get out there and catch some trout!

This class is typically booked in the fall for the upcoming season and fills quickly. It has become a popular gift item including the issuance of a Blue Quill Gift Certificate.

You'll cover it all at the Evergreen, Colorado Sage Fly Fishing School:

• 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 Safety
• How to play, land, and safely release fish

Minimum age for the course is 12. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

If you have a party of at least four anglers you can book almost any two days that you choose with advanced notification.

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2012 Class Dates (Friday and Saturday
-May 11,12:
-May 25,26
-June 8,9
-June 22,23
-July 6,7
-July 20,21
-August 3,4
-August 17,18
-Sept 7,8
-September 21,22


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