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Fly Fishing Classes

Trout Trips offers a variety of classes to accomodate every ability, age, and schedule. Most classes include fishing on private water and a low student-instructor ratio. Sign up early, as class size is limited.

"I recently finished Janice's class and am already reaping the benefits of catching more fish with a lot less frustration and a lot more enjoyment and appreciation of the sport." -Anne N.

NOTE: Class dates are subject to change due to weather or other conditions beyond our control. Please check back often for the most current information.

"I feel a lot more confident now. I used your nymphing techniques on the Blue River yesterday and caught two 3-4 lb. rainbows and a few browns. Also, my friend noticed how much better I was casting. Thanks for the tips!!" -Gary

 


Trout Trips offers winter trips to premier waters:

Boxwood
Longmeadow

North Fork Ranch

Bug Class at riverside.The "Complete Experience Package" is a Beginning Fly Fishing class for adults, consisting of 6 hours classroom time followed by a day on private water. Class size is kept small to ensure more personalized learning (4-8 people). For every 2 students, there will be one instructor/guide. Location, cost and dates are listed below.

Price includes: Classroom time, on-water guides, private water access, gourmet lunch, equipment. Provide your transportation.
Not included: Fishing license, flies, transportation.

The classroom session includes:

  • Information on the latest equipment.
  • Leader set-ups.
  • Knots.
  • Casting techniques.
  • Entomology.
  • Discussion on trout and insect behavior.
  • Reading the water and learning to spot trout.

The on-water day includes:

  • Casting on water.
  • Learning and fishing nymphs, dry flies and streamers.
  • Private water access to fish for steelhead and 5-8 lb. rainbows, along with 20" cutthroats.
  • Fabulous homemade ranch lunch.
  • Rod, reel and hip waders.
  • Fee for the private water.
  • Fee for additional instructor/guides.
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"I loved the "bug" part of the class, but the on-water day was fun and also very valuable." -Anne N.

2005 Class Dates and Locations

3-day class dates consist of 2 evenings of 3-hour classroom time each, plus an 8-hour on-water day.

Class location:

Gander Mountain Sports
1400 East Jewell Ave.
Aurora, Colorado
303-750-0055
 

Complete Experience Class Dates and Details:
April

14, 15, & 16

Reservation deadline:
March 16, 2005

All classroom sessions from 6-9:00 pm. at Gander Mountain; On-water day from 9am-5:00pm (On-water day on our private "45" water; directions will be given at class).

Cost is $178.00. Equipment and lunch will be included for the on-water day.
Not included: Flies, fishing license, and transportation. Also, please bring drinking water.

 

28, 29, & 30

Reservation deadline:
March 30, 2005

May

12, 13, & 14

Reservation deadline:
April 14, 2005

All classroom sessions from 6-9:00 pm. at Gander Mountain; On-water day from 9am-5:00pm (On-water day on our private "45" water; directions will be given at class).

Cost is $178.00. Equipment and lunch will be included for the on-water day.
Not included: Flies, fishing license, and transportation. Also, please bring drinking water.

Reserve your spot now by email, or call Trout Trips at 303-518-4337.

 

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"My casting and line control was much improved. The class definitely shortens the learning curve." -Fred



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Beginners' Flyfishing Class

This 3-evening class covers the basics of flyfishing. Each class session meets 6pm-9pm.

What to bring: Notebook for the first 2 evenings. We will provide hip waders, rod and reel the last night. (If you have your own rod and reel, and/or waders, please bring them.)

2005 Beginners' Class
Location
Date Cost Reservations/Info
Foothills Recreation Center
Lakewood, CO
January 4,11, 18
Inquire at FRC
303-409-2100
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
January 27, Februray 3, 10 $69 plus $5 materials fee 303-797-5608

 

 

 


Entomology Class

Whether you are beginner or want to improve your fly fishing skills, it is important to know the basics of aquatic insects. This class includes both classroom study and on-stream collection of insects. During the classroom time,we will learn to identify aquatic and terrestrial insects, their life cycles, habitat, behavior, effects on trout and fly selections.

What to bring: Drinking water, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, net seine if available, notebook, pencil, and waders (hip waders are fine). We will provide hip waders if needed.

2005 Entomology Classes
February
12 8 am-Noon
February
26 8 am-Noon

Class size is limited. Minimum of 3 people.
Cost is $50.00 per person.

Reserve your spot now!


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