Complete Trout School at Madison Valley Ranch, Montana - Single Occupancy
Learn how to become a complete trout angler on some of the most iconic western rivers
100% Customer Satisfaction
has been our commitment since 1856. It’s who we are. If you aren’t happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. And we’ll make it right. That’s the Orvis Way.
Length of Trip:
All-Inclusive Trip includes 4 nights, 3 days lodging, meals, and guided fishing
Dates:
August 6-10, 2023
August 10-14, 2023
September 10-14, 2023
Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If you must cancel your trip, refund fees are based on the cancellation date, as follows:
- +90 days prior to trip - Full refund
- 60-90 days prior to trip - 50% of trip cost
- 59 days or less to trip - 100% of trip cost
- No transfers
Cancellation fees cannot be waived for any reason, including health, business or personal emergencies, or weather. We strongly urge you to purchase trip insurance, by clicking here.
For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.
Learn More100% Customer Satisfaction
has been our commitment since 1856. It’s who we are. If you aren’t happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. And we’ll make it right. That’s the Orvis Way.
Length of Trip:
All-Inclusive Trip includes 4 nights, 3 days lodging, meals, and guided fishing
Dates:
August 6-10, 2023
August 10-14, 2023
September 10-14, 2023
Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If you must cancel your trip, refund fees are based on the cancellation date, as follows:
- +90 days prior to trip - Full refund
- 60-90 days prior to trip - 50% of trip cost
- 59 days or less to trip - 100% of trip cost
- No transfers
Cancellation fees cannot be waived for any reason, including health, business or personal emergencies, or weather. We strongly urge you to purchase trip insurance, by clicking here.
For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.
Learn MoreArrival Day | |
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2:00 | Check in. |
6:30 | Appetizers and cocktails. |
7:00 | Dinner and introductions with discussion of the class. |
Day Two | |
7:00 | Breakfast. |
8:30 | Brief discussion of equipment (rod, reel, line). |
9:15 | Pick up and lay down cast. What a fly rod needs to do in order to work. |
9:30 | Students casting. |
10:45 | Return to the lodge. |
11:00 | Discussion on leaders and tippet, knots, and rigging for trout in a variety of situations. |
Noon | Lunch. |
1:00 | Discussion on getting your line hand involved, shooting line, false casting, roll casting. |
1:15 | Students casting. |
2:30 | Videotape students casting. |
3:00 | Discussion on fish senses, fly selection, basic entomology. |
4:00 | Student walk to the river. Discussion on reading water, how to fish dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, and streamers. How and why you mend your line. |
5:00 | End of first day. Students are welcome to continue to fish until dinner. |
6:30 | Appetizers and cocktails. |
7:00 | Dinner - After dinner guests are welcome to fish and look for an evening hatch, but be prepared for an early start and two full days on the water. |
Day Three | |
7:30 | Buffet breakfast. |
8:00 | Depart for full day of guided fishing and try out your new or refined skills. |
Noon | Lunch served streamside. |
4-6 | Return to lodge. |
6:30 | Appetizers and cocktails. |
7:00 | Dinner. |
Day Four | |
7:30 | Buffet breakfast. |
8:00 | Depart for full day of guided fishing and try out your new or refined skills. |
Noon | Lunch served streamside. |
4-6 | Return to lodge. |
6:30 | Appetizers and cocktails. |
7:00 | Dinner. |
Day Five | |
7:30 | Buffet breakfast. |
10:00 | Guests depart. |