First Time
Casting

Intermediate
Casting

Introduction to
Fly Fishing

Intermediate
Fly Fishing

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Introduction to
Fly Tying

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Intermediate Fly Fishing

You've got the basics, and you want to learn more.  We'll  discuss various types of rods - slow action, fast action, various weights of rods; fly lines - weight forward, double taper, shooting heads, sinking, multi-tip systems; leader setups - multi-fly rigs, classic guide rig, streamer rig, various nymphing rigs, and weighting options. 

We'll tie you up in advanced knots: Albright, nail, Homer Rhodes, Arbor knot, blood knot, surgeon's loop, perfection loop...  We'll cover when to use them and if you wish, we can review the basic knots too: improved clinch, surgeon's knot.

Bugs, bugs, bugs!  Explore the lifecycles and behavior of caddis, mayflies, and stoneflies and the flies used to imitate them.  Learn how to 'match the hatch' and when and how to use emergers, spinners and cripples. 

Get your feet wet and learn more about reading water.  We'll do this streamside so bring wading gear.  We'll discuss safe and proper wading techniques, strategies for approaching and fishing a section of water.  The class will dissect various stream elements like riffles, seams, cut banks, pools and current-less tongues and look at the entire water column for big fish habitat.   We will demonstrate casts for solving tricky situations and demonstrate various fishing techniques such as high sticking, wet nymph swinging and upstream dry fly fishing.  

As we will be fishing at the end of the class, you will need a Montana fishing license.

To set up an appointment call 406-682-3238.  If we are off fishing just leave a message and we'll catch up with you - or better yet, send an email to cezanne@madisonrivercasting.com and set up your date with us and the river.  Click here for rates and details.

MT Guide License # 11621/ Outfitter #8861