Itinerary
Day 1: Introduction to casting styles, techniques, knots, equipment, and fly presentation. Casting on water and a 2-hour evening fly-tying clinic.
Day 2: River safety, trout habitat, reading rivers, river entomology, wading techniques, and fly-fishing on the river. Evening assignments on knots and entomology.
Day 3: Match the hatch, river fishing techniques, guiding principles, risk management, and the “Guide Olympics.”
You can get college credit for this course!
Fly Fishing Guide Training
Our Fly Fishing Guide Training is a 3-day course designed for novice to advanced anglers looking to improve their skills or pursue a career as a professional fly-fishing guide. This course offers in-depth education, hands-on experience, and mentorship in various fly-fishing techniques and river safety.
Upon completion, graduates are encouraged to apply for a fly-fishing guide position with Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides.