Learning How To Fly Fish | Beginner Fly Fishing Corner


Welcome to Colorado Skies Outfitters 2 Day Intro To Fly Fishing.  We Hope You Will find this course to be both educational & fun!

Introductions: Why Fly Fish?

 

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As you see, fly fishing is year round worldwide and your involvement in the sport has no limitations.

Morning Session

Fly Fishing Expectations & Myths
Understanding Essential Fly Fishing Gear
Trout Habitat  & River Characteristics
Fly Fishing Entomology & Fly Selection
What Really Catches Trout: Fly or Presentation?
Essential Fly Fishing Knots & Rigging

Fly Fishing Gear Checklist

1 Hour Lunch Break

Afternoon Session

Basic Fly Casting
Pick Up Lay Down Cast
Roll Casting

Day 2: At The Shop

Get Fitted for Waders, boots, rod & reel
Make any necessary purchases of things you will need for the the day.
Get Rigged up for the S. Platte River

On The River

Entomology
Reading Water
Getting a Good Drift
Setting the Hook
Fighting Fish
Landing Fish
River Etiquette

 

 

MAKE SURE TO BRING A LUNCH, WATER & PURCHASE A COLORADO FISHING LICENSE

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