Advanced Fly Fishing Class - Rocky Mountain Anglers
Advanced Fly Fishing Class - Rocky Mountain Anglers

Dates: Offered on Sundays in May, June, July, August, September, and October from 9:00 am to 5:00pm.

Cost: $140.00 per person

Instructor: Andrew Midwood ( 6 years experience in teaching fly fishing classes)

Rocky Mountain Anglers is offering an advanced fly fishing class this summer for experienced anglers interested in refining their technique. The class will be limited to three participants and will take place primarily on the water. The class will cover advanced knots and rigging, advanced casting techniques, matching the hatch, approach, stream habitat and a variety of other topics listed below. The goal of this class is to take anglers with fishing experience to the next level. Please contact the shop if you are interested.

Advanced Fishing Course Curriculum

  1. Dry Fly Fishing
    1. Approach
    2. The skate
    3. What to fish and where
  2. Fishing Emergers
    1. Rigging
    2. Depth and feeding lies
    3. The swing
    4. What to fish and where to fish it
  3. Nymphing
    1. Advanced multi-fly rigs
    2. The importance of weight in different types of habitat
    3. Depth and feeding lies
    4. High sticking
    5. Czech nymphing
    6. The swing
    7. What to fish and where to fish it
  4. Advanced Casting
    1. Applications of the roll cast
    2. The Double Hall
    3. The Single Hall Pick-up
    4. Tricks and tips of fly casting
  5. Advanced Rigging

What To Bring: Rods, reels, waders and basic equipment and flies will be provided in the class. We recommend that students come equipped with lunch, polarized sunglasses, raingear, sunscreen, water, snacks, and a great attitude!