Fly Fishing Classes

Fly Fishing 101

If you are just looking to dip your toe in the water and could you use a little help on starting out this is the class for you. We will talk about gear, learn two basic knots, and show you a little bit about the bugs we use.  We will also help you learn to rig up and cast a fly rod. What would normally take you many days of trial and error and diving into internet rabbit holes will take 2 hours.  We tailor the class to your needs, and we generally meet you at Cline Falls State Park in the late afternoon. We can provide any needed gear.  Call the shop to book Fly Fishing 101. 

$125 per person for 2 hours (2 person maximum)

Fly Fishing 101 is available from March 15th through October 31st.

Trout School 101

Think of a school without walls on the banks of the beautiful Crooked River where some of the best trout fishing in the Northwest is available.  Trout School 101 is designed for the person who has never fly fished up to the intermediate angler. We hold this 5-hour session on the Crooked River about 45 minutes from the shop.  Our Trout School incorporates everything taught in the Fly Fishing 101 class but adds in 3 hours of guided fishing time on the Crooked River. This class is a great option for the family, corporate groups looking for a ½ day activity, or for individuals looking to improve their skills. There are no guarantees in fly fishing but there's a very good chance you will catch a few fish on this trip.  We can provide any and all gear including rods and reels, waders and boots and flies for no additional charge.  This trip usually needs a few days advanced notice to book. Call the shop to book the Trout School.

Trout School 101 is available from March 15th through October 31st.

5 Hour Trout School 101 (Held on the Crooked River)

$475 (1 or 2 Anglers) 

Casting Instruction

Spey Casting Lessons

Whether you have never cast a spey rod or you've been casting for years but need a tune-up, we offer spey casting lessons that will make you a more confident caster.   This 2 hour lesson is generally held out at the Mecca Flats Campground on the Lower Deschutes (about 45 minutes from Redmond) and is custom tailored to your needs.  If your Snap-T is struggling, we can help.  If your Double Spey is not turning over, we can help.  If you have no idea what a a Snap-T or Double Spey is you will have full understanding of the basics at the end of the lesson.  We will be happy to work with your spey gear or we can provide one of our demo rod/reel packages at no extra cost to you.  Call the shop or email paul@finandfire.com to set-up a lesson.

$175 (2 Hour Individual Spey Lesson)

Spey Casting Lessons are available from March 15th through October 31st.

Single-Hand Casting Lessons

You have watched enough videos on Youtube that you are confused and frustrated or you are casting like a boss but that double-haul has a nasty tailing loop.  We can help.  Bringing your rod is recommended but we can provide gear if needed. Give the shop a call or email paul@finandfire.com and we get you on track.  We generally need a couple days advanced notice and usually do the class at Cline Falls State Park

$75 (1 Hour Individual Casting Lesson)

$125 (2 Hour Individual Casting Lesson)

Single-Hand Casting Lessons are available from March 15th through October 31st.

We highly recommend this Orvis video before any casting lesson.

Sunday Fly Tying Workshops (Winter)

What is there not to like about a free workshop every Sunday morning from January through March.  Our Sunday Fly Tying Workshop is for anyone and everyone that wants to learn and have fun with fly tying. Free coffee is always on or you can sneak a beer in before noon and we won't judge.  The workshops are from 10 am to noon.  On some days we have featured tyer and some other days its a free-for-all where more lies are told than flies are tied.  Join us and don't be shy!

Workshop: Free

Coffee: Free

Morning Beer: $5 pint

Workshops Resume Sunday January 2nd 2022