Adult Fly Fishing 101

Ready to dive into the world of fly fishing? Join us for our Adult Fly Fishing 101 Class, a hands-on, beginner-friendly course designed to teach you the fundamentals of this rewarding sport. Whether you're completely new or looking to refine your skills, this class will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to confidently enjoy the water.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Introduction to Fly Fishing: Understand what makes fly fishing unique and exciting.

  • Gear & Safety: Learn about essential tools and how to stay safe on the water.

  • Rod Assembly: Master putting together your fly rod and reel.

  • Line, Leader, and Tippet Basics: Get to know your setup.

  • Knots: Learn and practice the most important knots every angler should know.

  • Casting Techniques: Perfect your overhead, roll, and false casts with guided drills.

  • Fly Selection & Entomology: Understand insect life cycles and how to read hatch charts.

  • Water Reading: Spot the best places to fish by interpreting water flow and structure.

  • On-the-Water Skills: Mend, set, net, and release techniques to make your fishing trips successful.

  • Laws & Etiquette: Learn how to fish responsibly and respectfully.

What’s Included:

  • A curriculum booklet to guide your learning.

  • A fly box to start your collection.

  • Essential tools to get you started.

What YOU NEED:

  • A 5 wt rod, reel, and line (if you do not have this but you want to attend, please make a note in your registration that you will need to borrow gear).

  • Eye coverings (glasses or sunglasses).

  • Sunscreen and layered clothing for variable weather.

  • A water bottle and snacks (as needed).

  • An Idaho Adult Fishing License (required to fish on Saturday).

  • A willingness to learn and the ability to take constructive feedback.

Schedule

  • Thursday

    May 29, 2025
    6:00-8:30PM

    Classroom and hands on learning at the Silver Creek Preserve Visitor’s Center

  • Friday

    May 30, 2025
    6:00-8:30PM

    Classroom and hands on learning at the Silver Creek Preserve Visitor’s Center

  • Saturday

    May 31, 2025
    9:00-12:00PM

    Fishing at Gaver’s Lagoon

SIGN UP NOW

MAY 29-31, 2025

To ensure an optimal learning experience with a great student-to-instructor ratio, this class is limited to 10 participants. The cost is $40 per person and you must be a 5B Anglers Member to register. If you’re not a member yet, you can sign up here.

May 29-31 | Adult Fly Fishing 101 Registration
$40.00

Reserve your spot for our Adult Fly Fishing 101 class on May 29-31, 2025