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Fundamentals of Fly Fishing

A philosopher once said "You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself" Let one of Elk River Guiding Companies professional guides help you discover the art of fly fishing within yourself.

Without a doubt participating in a fly fishing lesson is a great stepping stone to success and can eliminate months if not years of frusteration in trying to teach yourself or learn from someone who just shouldn't be teaching you. Getting taught the correct skills and techniques will enable most to become not only proficient and elegant casters but also shine new light on all the mysteries of fly fishing.

Through our personalized approach to learning the art of fly fishing, our courses are designed to give the new angler the basic knowledge, skills and fly fishing strategies to get started on the river.

What to expect:

Introduction to Fly Fishing Equipment and Gear
Casting and Techniques
Knots and How to Tie 'em
Entomology of the Stream - Bugs and how they relate to trout
Reading Water and Fly Presentation
Rules, Regulations and River Etiquette

Full Day (6hrs) Learn to Fly Fish: $495 for 2 ppl / $295 for 1 person / $100 each additional person

(includes lunch, drinks, flies, rods)

1/2 Day (4hrs) Learn to Fly Fish: $295 for 2ppl / $195 for 1 person / $100 each additional person

(includes flies, rods, bring your own lunch)

Fly Cating Essentials: 1 Hour $50 per person / 2 Hours $85 per person

Family Fly Fishing: (Family Groups consists of 2 adults and 2 children under age 14)

Full Day (6 hours) Walk and Wade - $595

(includes lunch, drinks, flies, rods)

1/2 Day (4 hours) - $395 (dry land no license required)

Groups / Corporate / Lessons of 4 or more:

Kids on the Fly

Fly Fishing is a sport that the entire family can enjoy and we have just the program to get kids started on the water.

This program is focused on educating and teaching kids the pleasures of fly fishing, so they will be able to take the skills they have learned and fish with confidence in their own back yard. With a fun atmosphere geared towards the enticing adventures of fly fishing, this is program is sure to get the kids excited about a life long passion in the art of fly fishing.

Throughout the Learn to Fly Fish Program Kids will learn the following:

Introduction to fly fishing – What’s it all about
Choice, Assembly and Care of Equipment
Casting – How to get your line out there
Knot Tying – 3 simple knots to get you on your way
Entomology of a Stream – Learn about Bugs!
Reading Water – Where fish live
Leave No Trace Fishing
Presentation of your fly
River Etiquette
How to be safe beside the river

Full Day (6hrs) Learn to Fly Fish

1/2 Day (4hrs) Learn to Fly Fish
$195 2ppl / $125 1 person / $95 each additional person

Private Groups Can be arranged
All Lessons are subject to 5% Gst

Program is designed for ages 8 – 15 years of age

Woman on the Fly

Nothing is more magical than spending the day along a river bank or relaxing peacefully at your favorite lake.

Whether it's poking around at the blooming flowers, intently listening to trout rise and feast on the latest bug hatch, or simply watching the birds interact with each other.

Fly Fishing integrates so many different aspects of nature, that's what makes it such an enjoyable and liberating sport.
At it's most mysterious level fly fishing incorporates not only the knowledge and beauty of catching and releasing trout but, also appreciating the education to be found around the fishing hole.

So if you've been considering taking up fly fishing, jump right in, because chances are you will have found a new life long passion.

Woman have been taking their stand along river banks, with fly rods in hand since as far back at 1441 and lovin it!

"We as woman need to enhance the experience and participation of woman in the sport of Angling"

With a relaxed, fun and interactive atmosphere, The "Woman on the Fly" workshop is focused on educating and teaching the pleasures of fly fishing exclusively with woman, taught by woman anglers. Both Donna Cloutier and Beckie Clarke have years of experience in fly fishing and are excited to share their passions and knowledge with you!

By the end of the workshop you will be excited to incorporate fly fishing into not only your lifestyle but, into those around you.

Workshop Content:

Choice, Assembly and Care of Equipment
Casting and Techniques for different types of water
Knot Tying to get you started
Reading Water
Entomology of the Stream and Fly Selection
Leave No Trace Fishing
Streamside Birds and Botany awareness
Rules, Regulations and Streamside Etiquette