Ages 10+
CLASSES
Explore the Class
That Fits Your Skill Level and Goals
We offer a progression of private, hands-on fly fishing classes designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Whether you’re taking your very first cast or looking to sharpen your technique, we’re here to help you grow with focused, personalized instruction.
Beginner Fly Fishing Class – An introduction to the basics of fly fishing, perfect for first-timers.
Intermediate Fly Fishing Class – For anglers ready to refine their skills and tackle more advanced techniques.
Fly Tying 101 – Learn to tie essential patterns and connect the art of tying with fishing success.
Year-Round Weather Permitting
Two convenient locations:
Rio Grande, Corrales – A tranquil setting with a short nature walk to the water; ideal for focused instruction and practice.
Tingley Beach, Albuquerque – Great for casting practice with opportunities to catch stocked trout and bass.
Class Details:
Duration 2 Hours Long
Availability 7 Days A Week
Start Times:
Morning 8 - 9 am
Afternoon 12 - 1 pm
Late Afternoon 4 - 5 pm
Booking:
All classes must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
What’s Included:
All Gear Provided- Rod & Reel, Flies
Bonus- $50 Discount on Any Full-Day Guided Trip
Spectators Welcome: Friends and Family can join free of charge
Fly Fishing Class
Times & Locations
What You Will Learn
Beginner Fly Fishing Class
Intermediate Fly Fishing Class
Basic Casting Fundamentals
Learn the essential casting motions, timing, and control needed to place your fly where it needs to go.
Simple Rigging Techniques
Master easy, reliable setups for nymphs, dry flies, and indicator rigs so you can get fishing quickly and effectively.
Fly Selection
Gain confidence choosing flies based on conditions, insect activity, and water type.
Advanced Casting & Accuracy
Refine your cast with distance, accuracy, line management, and specialty casts for tight or tricky situations.
Versatile Rigging & Adjustments
Explore more advanced setups, weight adjustments, leader formulas, and on-the-spot rig changes to match changing conditions.
Improved Fly Choice & Presentation
Go deeper into matching the hatch, using subsurface cues, and presenting your fly naturally to selective or pressured fish.
Fly Tying 101
Our Fly Tying 101 class teaches you the foundational skills
to start creating your own effective flies, including the same guide-proven patterns we rely on every day on the water.
You’ll not only learn how to tie them but also exactly how and when to fish them for success.
Tool Setup & Materials Basics
Learn how to use essential tools like the vise, bobbin, and scissors.
Along with an introduction to common materials such as feathers, fur, and synthetics.
Thread Control & Foundations
Master the fundamentals of thread tension, wraps,
and proportions key to building durable, clean flies.
Tying Guide-Proven Patterns
We’ll teach you how to tie a selection of highly effective patterns
that our guides use on local waters.
Have a specific species or style you want to focus on?
We’re more than happy to customize the flies we tie to match your goals.
Pricing
Class Details:
Duration 2 Hours Long
Availability 7 Days A Week
Flexible Start Times
Pricing:
1-2 People $120
3-4 People $195
Booking:
All classes must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
What’s Included:
All materials and thread.
What to Bring:
Vice, tools, lamp, and your choice of finishing glue.