Our Classes
We offer a variety of classes ranging from 1 day classes to 3 day learning experiences. Below you will find a breakdown of what each day of a session includes. Each session is $600 per day and includes fly fishing instruction, as well as lodging and meals provided by Greenhorn Ranch. For those who choose to lodge elsewhere, the cost will be $400 per day.
Day One
From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. day one will teach you an overview of fly fishing – you’ll be provided a fully stocked fly vest and the fly fishing rig. We’ll explore the fly box – dry flies, nymphs and streamers, learn how to tie knots - tie the double surgeons & clinch knots, science of fly casting – loading the rod, learning to cast a fly rod – the overhead cast & roll cast, how to catch, fight, land, and release a fish, fishing & applying what’s been learned on the pond.
Evening entertainment at the ranch!
Day Two
Casting warm-up, safe wading techniques, stalking fish, reading the environment and water, rigging for dry fly fishing, mending the line, practice – fly fishing, rigging for & indicator nymph fishing, the “U-cast,” application of morning skills & afternoon strategy – dry or nymph, fishing etiquette.
Evening entertainment at the ranch!
Day Three
Casting warm-up, Overview of the day, Review of Day 1 - Safe wading techniques, stalking fish, reading the environment, reading the water, rigging for Indicator nymph and/or dry fly fishing, Fishing the dry-dropper technique, Stream side entomology aka – BUGS!, Fly fishing & matching the “hatch,” Application of morning skills & afternoon strategy, Fishing streamers, Practice your skills – fly fishing!
Dinner, graduation & evening entertainment at the ranch!
Summer 2024
Sign up for 1, 2, or 3 days
Session 1: Monday - Wednesday, June 3, 4 & 5
Session 2: Saturday - Monday, June 8, 9 & 10
Session 3: Monday - Wednesday, June 17, 18, & 19