Learn the skills.
Tie the flies.
Catch the fish.
Whether you're picking up a fly rod for the first time, trying to clean up your technique, or finally learning to tie your own flies, I'll meet you where you are and keep it simple. I offer fly fishing classes and lessons in Grand Junction and throughout Western Colorado, from casting and rigging to fly tying and custom flies.
Intimidated by all this fly fishing. . . stuff? It’s a LOT. Let me help you get comfortable with the basics before you even get to the water.
Introductory classes focus on casting technique and accuracy without overcomplicating things. We’ll cover terminology and the fundamentals of setting up your rod and the basic overhead cast and roll cast. We’ll also cover how to build a dry-fly, dry-dropper, and basic nymphing rig.
Private: $75/hour
Semi-private: $100/hour
Groups of 3+: Let's talk!
I usually recommend starting with a two-hour class, with a follow-up if you need it. Gratuity not included.
Casting & Rigging Classes
Want to learn everything at once? My Learn to Fly Fish on the Water trips put all these skills to work with a chance at getting one in the net!
Fly Tying Classes
Tying your own flies is an incredibly creative and relaxing activity that can lead to no end of frustrations!
If you’re just getting into tying, let me get you lined out with a full Intro to Fly Tying curriculum! We’ll break down proper technique for application of materials to the hook so your flies are durable, proportional, and fishy! Bring your own vise or borrow my equipment. We’ll tie:
San Juan worm
Zebra midge
Pheasant tail nymph
Prince nymph
Wooly Bugger
From there, we’ll dial in the flies or styles you want to tie so you can fill your boxes with your own bugs!
And if you’ve tied before but are looking for a refresher or need help with a particular technique or pattern, let’s sit at the bench together and get you dialed in!
Private: $60/hr
Semi-Private: $90
Groups of 3+: Yes, please! Ladies’ Night? Birthday Party? Let’s tie one on!
Custom Fly Orders
Tying your own flies is an incredibly creative and relaxing activity that can lead to no end of frustrations!
That’s why you should just let me do it for you!
With over twenty years of tying experience, I can replicate most any pattern, including classic and vintage flies.
Headed on a trip? Let me get those boxes stocked with durable bugs that will get the job done. From Alaska to Arkansas, Maldives to Mongolia, Belize to Bolivia, I’ve got the sauce you need.
Pricing depends on what you’re looking for, so just drop me a line and we’ll make it happen!