Fly Fishing 101

We will cover the fundamentals of casting, demonstrate how to play, fight, and land a fish, walk through basic gear-assembly techniques, and demonstrate how to tie a few knots – all in only two hours!

As part of the cost of the class, Fly Fishing 101 students receive an Echo Lift Kit (rod, reel, line, and travel case) of their choice. The kit is ready to fish, just add a fly! C You’ll leave with the skills and knowledge to build a solid, starting foundation for your fly angling journey, and meet new friends with similar interests. Here’s what you can expect:

Schedule: Check out our class schedule and find a date that works for you. Our classes run on Saturdays from 8AM-10AM, with a maximum of six (6) students per class.

September 21st, 8-10 AM in Fayetteville

October 12th, 8-10AM in Cave Springs

November 15th, 8-10AM in Bella Vista

We divide our class into two sections: (1) education, and (2) casting practice. We start with the basics! Your instructor will walk you through your rod kit, show you how the equipment pieces together, explain the mechanics, review flys and knots, and discuss hooking, fighting, landing, and releasing fish. Then it’s time to cast! We all felt awkward holding a fly rod for the first time – but every cast or drill gets you more comfortable, and closer to the water. We will show you how to hold the rod, how the rod and line work together, and casting techniques to set you up for fishing on your own.