Fly Fishing Classes & Casting Lessons
Fly Fishing Classes near Bend and Portland Oregon!
River Borne Outfitters offers group and private fly fishing classes all season long. The fly fishing classes are a great way to speed up your learning curve and help you maximize your time on the water. Fly casting lessons are also available. Single and two handed Spey casting lessons are taught at the Deschutes River Fly Shop and Camp, and on the water!
Beginning Fly Fishing 101
Our basice 101 class taught in our fly shop. This is a 2.5 hour class in which we cover:
~ Basic terminology and equipment
~ Basic Entomology
~ Fly casting (learn to false cast, roll cast, tension cast,etc..)
~ Knot tying (learn the clinch, surgeons, blood, and perfection)
All this, and as many questions, and as much casting practice as we can fit in the alloted time.
A syllabus with knot diagrams and a fly rod rental is included.
Classes are taught at our destination fly shop "The Deschutes River Fly Shop" located across the highway from the Deschutes River, most that are coming this far (We are an hour north of Bend, a couple hours from Portland) opt for the "Beginning Fly Fishing, Deschutes River" class because you get to go fishing too!
Note: The 101 class is based on availability, Please Call First for availability!
Beginning Fly Fishing, Deschutes River
This is our most popular and best fly fishing class option. The class is taught at the Deschutes River Fly Shop and Camp and on the Deschutes! The camp is an easy 2+ hours from Portland, and an hour from Bend! We have a cabin rental and camping on site if you want to stay over either prior to your class or after!
The first bit is spent at our fly shop learning about the basic equipment, terminology, knot tying, entomology, fly selections, etc... On the lawn in front of the fly shop we then learn the basic fundamentals of fly casting. After the first segment and lunch, we wader up and head to the river which is within walking distance or a short drive from the shop for an afternoon walk in guide trip.
A syllabus with knot diagrams and a fly rod and wader rental is included. Plan on bringing a lunch or purchasing a burger/or sandwich in our deli!
A fishing license is required, and not included but can be purchased the morning of at the fly shop.
Call 541-647-2584
What's Included
A syllabus with knot diagrams and equipment rentals (fly rods, waders, & boots) are included.
What's Not
Fishing licenses, flies, and guide gratuities are not included.Booking policy:
50% deposit required to secure dates at the time of booking. Deposits refunded for cancellation with a 30 day minimum advanced notice for day trips. Any deposits within 30 days are non-refundable. Trips are ran rain or shine, River Borne Outfitters reserves the right to reschedule the trip because of adverse/and or unsafe weather conditions or because of any other unforeseen reasons.
Fly Fishing Classes
Are great fun for small groups, families, or corporate groups!
Beginners Welcome!