Fly Fishing Guide Training
$595.00
2024 Class Dates: May 3 – 5
This 3-day fly fishing guide wade skills course for the novice to advanced angler and is designed for those wishing to become professional fly-fishing guides or improve their angling education and skills.
Description
Come improve your fly-fishing knowledge! This is a great course for those wanting in depth education, mentoring, and insight into the fly-fishing guiding world. Graduates of this program are encouraged to apply for a fly-fishing guide position with Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides.
This 3-day fly fishing guide wade skills course for the novice to advanced angler and is designed for those wishing to become professional fly-fishing guides or improve their angling education and skills.
2024 Class Dates: May 3-5, 2024
Curriculum
TOPICS COVERED
- Day 1: Introductions, Casting Styles/Techniques / Knots / Equipment / Fly Presentation / Casting on Water.
- Evening Day 1 or 2: TBD. We will have a 2-hours evening clinic on Fly Tying.
- Day 2: River Safety, Trout Habitat / Fishy Water / Reading Rivers / River Entomology / Fly Fishing on the River / Wading Techniques.
- Evening & Pre / Post First Day Assignments: Knots and Entomology / Flies / Fly Boxes.
- Day 3: Match the Hatch, River Fishing Techniques / River and Fish Ethics / Principles of Guiding / Risk Management / Guide Olympics.
