Fly Fishing Schools
We offer fly fishing schools for participants of all skill levels. One of the wonderful things about fly fishing is that there is always something more to learn. Whether you are just getting started in the sport, or have pursued a variety of species around the globe, Spring Valley Anglers has a school for you! Our schools emphasize fly casting fundamentals and will introduce students to the basics of fly fishing. Each instruction-packed lesson builds on the previous session, preparing both beginning and intermediate anglers for just about any fly fishing situation, from the Bahamas to New Zealand.
Expert instructors are on hand to guide students through the course, and our 2 to 1 student to teacher ratio ensures a comfortable and personal atmosphere, with plenty of individual time and attention. An abundance of material is presented during the school and the practice sessions and lessons are presented in a fun and relaxed fashion. The seminar topics include:
- Casting fundamentals, from the roll cast to the double haul.
- Tackle Basics (selecting the right gear for each individual)
- Practical fly fishing knots
- Elementary and practical fly fishing entomology
- Fly fishing strategies and tactics including:
- Fishing Dry Flies, Nymphs and Streamers
- Line Management: Mending, Extending Drifts, Striping Line
- Reading the Water
- Hooking, Landing and Releasing fish
Schools are typically held on weekends and are one day events. The cost of the school is $395 per person. For dates of upcoming schools please contact us at your convenience.
We can also personalize any sort of private casting seminars and clinics. Our expert instructors can be made available for private instruction on an hourly or daily basis. These recognized professionals can quickly analyze and improve casting skills or solve casting problems. Give us a call, and we will customize a class or school for you or your club, business, family, or group.