Fly Fishing Schools, Classes & Lessons
Fly Tying Night
Join like minded folks (or not) for an evening of tying. All are welcome to learn to tie flies with our experienced tyers.
Already tying flies? Bring your own tools and materials and share your favorite patterns.
Session Details:
- When: Thursdays 5-7pm
- Where: At The FLY HAUS 497 Depot St. Manchester, Vermont
- Cost: $0, Zip, Nada
- Subjected to Stories and Big Lies
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Ready to step into the world of fly fishing? Our Intro to Fly Fishing Class is the perfect place to start. Designed for beginners, this hands-on experience covers all the fundamentals to get you started.
- Rods & Reels – Learn about the gear and how to use it
- Essential Knots – Simple, reliable knots every angler should know
- Fly Selection & Intro to Entomology – Understand what fish eat and how to choose the right fly
- Basic Casting Techniques – Get comfortable with casting on the lawn
- Lets Go Fishing – Time on the water to practice what we’ve learned.
Fly Casting Lessons
An In Depth And Individualized Approach To Fly Casting
- Introductory – Intermediate – Advanced Techniques
- Double Haul – Sight Casting Prep
- Two Handed Scandi and Skagit Casting
Join your casting instructor for an hour, focusing on techniques that will produce more fish and better fishing trips. Never held a fly rod before, GREAT! Looking to improve existing skills or going on that “trip of a lifetime”? Why not impress your fishing buddies and guides with a crisp casting stroke and some tight loops.
Instruction on these lessons will be tailored to the individual, but PLEASE don’t hesitate to request instruction on any technique or casting style. Both single and two handed(Spey) lessons available. $75 per student, one or two participants.
Fly Fishing Skill Classes
Improve specific techniques through focused two-hour classes designed for anglers who want to refine their skills and gain confidence on the water. Each session combines clear instruction with hands-on practice so you can immediately apply what you learn.
Class Topics Include:
- Nymphing Techniques – Learn how to fish subsurface flies effectively, build nymph rigs, detect subtle strikes, and achieve natural drifts in moving water.
- Dry Fly Presentation – Improve accuracy and delicate presentations while learning how to achieve drag-free drifts and approach rising trout.
- Streamer Fishing – Discover how to fish larger flies that imitate baitfish using effective casting angles, retrieves, and water-covering strategies.
- Saltwater Flats Fly Fishing – Prepare for saltwater trips with instruction on spotting fish, quick accurate casting, fly selection, and presenting flies to species like bonefish and permit.
- Casting Fundamentals & Accuracy – Refine casting mechanics, increase accuracy and distance, and correct common casting mistakes.
- Reading Trout Water – Learn how to identify productive water such as riffles, seams, and pools, and understand where trout are likely to feed and hold.
- Fly Selection & Aquatic Insects – Gain confidence choosing flies by learning the basics of aquatic insects, hatch activity, and how to match flies to conditions.
These classes are ideal for anglers of any experience level who want to improve a specific aspect of their fly fishing skills.
Full Day Hosted Fly Fishing School
Designed for the beginner or newer fly angler seeking a true deep-dive experience, or for the angler whom wants to strengthen foundational skills, our fly fishing school delivers immersive, step-by-step instruction both in the classroom and on the water.