FF101 & FF201

Learn fly-fishing basics in one of our free Fly Fishing 101 classes. Perfect for beginners of all ages, the Fly Fishing 101 course includes free lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging.

If you're looking for a great way to get the family together outside, book a free Orvis class to get started. Fly fishing is a sport the whole family can participate in. All ages are welcome to attend this store-based course, but those under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Bring the whole family and learn what this great sport is all about.

FF101, 2019 Dates:

Sun 21st April
Sun 5th May
Sun 19th May
Sun 2nd June
Sun 19th June
Sun 14th July
Sun 28th July
Sun 11th August
Sun 25th August
Sun 8th September
Sun 22nd September

FF201, 2019 Dates:

Sat 27th April
Sat 11th May
Sat 25th May
Sat 8th June
Sat 22nd June
Sat 6th July
Sat 20th July
Sat 3rd August
Fri 17th August
Sat 31st August
Sat 14th September
Sat 28th September

All 101 and 201 course attendees receive a booklet of vouchers that offers some great discount opportunities on Orvis fly fishing equipment, clothing and tuition. You can save £50 on any fly rod, reel and line combination purchased together, 20% on any fly fishing vest or pack and £25 when you spend £50 or more on full-priced items. There's also £25 off the cost of one of our 301 on-the-water courses held at local still and running water venues.

Class spaces are limited. Call or stop by to reserve a spot.

Please see store associates or call for class details.

FLY FISHING 301

Whether you are a beginner or you are someone that just wants a little guidance on how to become a better fly fisher, nothing beats time on the water with a knowledgeable guide or instructor. Our classes are the next step in your fly-fishing education. Designed to give you a great on-the-water fly-fishing experience, the day's instruction is built around specific techniques and local fisheries.

This year we will be holding a limited number of on the water fly fishing courses. these courses are limited to three people only. They are a great introduction to river fishing as well as benefiting the more experienced angler. The Courses will be held o the River Nidd on A.J.S. Fly Fishers Club Water. This is a stunning and diverse stretch of the river with some very good fishing.

To avoid disappointment please book early, the cost of the course is £99 per person. We hold a limited amount of equipment so if you need waders and so on we may be able to help you out at no extra cost.

We shall cover:

• Fly-casting techniques
• Essential knots
• How to choose your tackle
• Lake entomology (the science of insects)
• How to simplify fly selection—you don’t need hundreds of patterns!
• How to locate fish on a stillwater
• How to play, land, and safely release fish

FF301 2019 Dates:

Course 1, 3rd June 9:30 - 16:30
Course 2, 9th September 9:30 - 16:30

Class spaces are limited. Call or stop by to reserve a spot.

Please see store associates or call for class details.