Stan(right) with Bob Packwood on fly casting techniques.
Our goal is to provide a beginner fly fisher with fly-fishing instruction and the basic-fly casting techniques needed to learn how to fly fish. Be ready for a full day of fun and enjoyable beginning fly-fishing and basic fly-casting instruction near Eugene, Oregon. This is a two-part learn how to fly fish class.
The first part of the morning class is a one on one how to do it right, basic fly-casting instruction with easy to learn fly casting techniques that you need for proper fly-casting and self help long after the class is over. You will learn the right way to do the following:
- The overhead and false cast
- Roll cast
- Single haul pick-up
- Change of direction cast
- Self help solving fly casting problems
The second part of the morning class is learn how to fly-fish instruction. You will be shown the fly-fishing tips and tricks that will start you on the right path to becoming a seasoned fly fisher. This will be a complete fly-fishing tip tutorial with fly fishing information relating to:
- How to line a fly rod
- Types and sizes of fly lines
- Fly leaders for wet fly and dry fly fishing
- Types of trout flies and when to use them
- How to rig a fly line
- Learn how to tie fly fishing knots
After lunch, the new fly fisher will also gain the feel and insight into the stimulating sport of fly fishing with an enjoyable ½ day drift boat fly-fishing trip. The afternoon will include more fly-fishing instruction on the McKenzie River fly-fishing for Rainbow Trout. You will also be shown fly-casting techniques used on the river to increase your catch rate including.
- Trout feeding habits
- Types aquatic insects in Oregon rivers
- Trout feeding lanes
- Methods you can use to catch more trout
Beginners Fly Fishing Class Details & Information
Our Fly Fishing Instruction for a Fly Fishing Beginner Class is a full one-day class. In the morning: 4 hours of basic fly-casting instruction with fly-casting techniques, plus fly-fishing instruction and a fly-fishing tip tutorial. After lunch: A fun-filled afternoon Rainbow Trout fly-fishing float trip in a stable McKenzie River drift boat on Oregon’s McKenzie River. All necessary equipment for the afternoon will be provided. We can accommodate small groups up to 8 persons, woman and younger persons are welcome, this is a great father and son class.
This class will help you get started the right way, don’t become frustrated with fly-fishing, it’s a great sport and a fun way to spend time with friends and loved ones.
Ideal months for the fly fishing classes is during the months of June, July and August, please contact me for open dates.
Location: Eugene and Springfield area, and we can help with accommodations if needed.
Bring sun screen, brimed hat and long sleeve shirt. Box lunches will be served. This is a minmum 2 people per class. Corporate, group and senior rates also available.
Your investment for the 2 person beginning fly fishing class is $300.00 which includes box lunch, cold drinks, all necessary tackle, 4 hours basic fly fishing instruction for the beginner and after lunch a 1/2 day fly fishing float trip on the McKenzie river
A one day Oregon fishing license is $16.75 per person.
IMPORTANT: Advanced and early bookings required to get the best dates and rates for learning the basic fundamentals of fly casting and fly fishing. Don’t wait, contact me now!