Introduction
to Fly Fishing

Learn how to fly fish and fly cast!

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Introduction to Fly Fishing – Part A: Concepts, Basic Fly Casting and Fly Fishing Knot Tying

In Part A, you’ll Learn about the trout’s world: where they live in the river and why. Collect and ID aquatic insects in a trout’s diet, then compare these living critters to imitations (“flies”) used to catch trout. Learn how to hold a fly rod and how to cast a fly line. Finally, tie two essential fly fishing knots. Now you’re ready for part B of our Introduction to Fly Fishing Course: Essential River Casts and Fishing Skills!

Fly Fishing Courses Include

What to Bring

• Picnic Lunch
• Fly rod and reel (if you have one)
• Waders and boots are optional, but recommended. (we have a few sets for loan but you should plan on purchasing some at the shop or providing your own if you want to wade).
• Sunglasses
• Visor or hat
• Jacket (class is outside) 

Topics include:  beginning fly fishing terminology, beginning fly casting, wading, reading water, insect identification, fly selection, and general fishing techniques.  This course takes place at our riverfront location in the famed Yakima River Canyon and it shares property with the Northwest's newest and finest lodge, Canyon River Ranch, which special room rates will be available for class attendees!  Bring your family and friends as well.  Limited to 10 anglers and all you have to bring is yourself!


Reservations

• Please call Red's Fly Shop at 509.933.2300

Cost

1 Day Beginning Fly Fishing and Fly Casting Course

Many times we have heard people say… "I'd like to try that sometime, I want to learn to fly fish!"

Ever seen A River Runs Through It? Or met someone who is simply crazy about fly fishing – a real fly fishing addict? Ever thought, “I’d like to try that!” Well, this is your chance to find out what all the excitement is about. Basic Fly Fishing is a survey of our sport, an informative, hands-on stream-side introduction into the world of fly fishing. The essence of fly fishing is presenting (casting) the right fly in just the right way to a hungry fish, fooling him into thinking your fly is really a tasty meal – one he just can’t resist. That’s fly fishing in a nut shell and in this class, we’ll show you how it’s done and get you started. By the way, anglers fly fish for everything from stream born trout to giant 100 lb. tarpon cruising tropical lagoons. In this course, we focus on rainbow trout.

We begin by introducing you to the trout’s world: what a tout is, where they live in the river and why. Next  we talk about food that what trout eat and actually go on a “bug hunt” stream side to find and identify the critters: they’re awesome! Then explain what a “fly” is, and show you how “flies” imitate trout food. Together, we compare real bugs to artificial ones (flies) and show you how to “match the hatch“  by selecting the best imitation to present to hungry trout.

How to fly fish and fly cast?

Speaking of presenting your fly, we teach you how to cast a fly line (we have fly rods and reels on hand)  and we step you through the moves in the casting stroke. It’s easy. You’ll learn what to do when a trout takes (eats) your fly: how to set the hook, bring ‘em in, and gently release them back into the stream unharmed. We promise an informative, hands-on learning adventure into the world of fly fishing! And finally, if you’re “hooked” like we are, we talk about “what’s next” and how we can take the next step together.