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Classes & Clinics

Build Skills, Confidence, and a Love for the Water

FLY FISHING CLINICS, CLASSES, & SCHOOLS

Whether you’re picking up a fly rod for the first time or refining your technique, our clinics and classes are designed to meet you at your level. From beginner 101 sessions to advanced 301 courses, each class is structured to provide hands-on instruction, thoughtful guidance, and a fun, low-pressure environment. Hosted right here at the North Fork Ranch, you’ll learn everything from casting fundamentals to fish-fighting skills — all while gaining the confidence to explore Colorado’s waters on your own.

Find the Perfect Fit for Your Journey

TYPES OF CLASSES

101 (Beginner) Clinics

North Fork Ranch Guide Service Beginner’s Clinics are designed to help new and prospective fly fishermen and fisherwomen learn the basics necessary to get out and find success fly fishing on their own. This 4-hour, crash course style class includes a classroom portion, casting lesson, and skills practice on the North Fork Ranch stocked pond.

301 (Advanced) Classes

The 301 Class is a comprehensive fly-fishing masterclass designed to help you “think like a guide” and find success in a variety of environments on the water. This class is customized to accommodate student’s previous experience and knowledge, making it a great choice for beginner and expert anglers alike. The 301 Class is a full-day course including extensive lessons on casting, gear selection, rigging, entomology and fly selection, reading water, setting up a drift, fighting, landing, and releasing fish, and more. The class includes an extended classroom session, advanced fly casting lesson, riverwalk and discussion, gear overview and setup, and skills practice on both the North Fork Ranch stocked pond and the North Fork of the South Platte River.

Advanced Fly Fishing School

The North Fork Ranch Guide Service’s multi-day Advanced Fly Fishing School is a one-of-a-kind educational program designed to help new, beginner, and intermediate anglers immerse themselves in fly fishing knowledge and develop all the skills necessary to enjoy a lifetime of success on the water. This private, fully-customized, 3-4 day course is tailored to fit students’ previous experience (if any) and ensure their learning goals are met, whatever those goals may be. The Advanced Fly Fishing School includes classroom, riverside, and on-water instruction as well as multiple education-focused guided trips for students to hone their skills under the eye of a professional instructor. This course can be taken in one multi-day session or broken up across several single-day sessions. Reach out to learn more about this unique educational experience that is undoubtedly the best way to learn all thing fly fishing!

GUIDED TRIPS VS CLINICS AND CLASSES

Guided Fly Fishing Trip

On-The Water Instruction
Emphasis on Going Fishing
Exclusive to Your Group
Full Day Trip Includes Lunch
Lots of Fish Catching
Fully Customizable
Numerous Properties to Choose From

Fly Fishing Class/Clinic

Classroom, Casting Lesson, and Skills Practice
Emphasis on Education
(101) May be Paired with Other Group
101 Lunch Not Included, 301 Included
Learn Skills to Catch Fish on Your Own
Flexible with Set Curriculum
On-Site at the North Fork Ranch