You'll cover it all at the Beaver Creek, Colorado Fly Fishing School:
Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If the reservation is cancelled 60+ days from your school date, Orvis will offer a full refund back the original method of payment, or the reservation can be transferred to another available school. If the reservation is cancelled 30-60 days from the date of the school, the customer will have a choice between a refund of 50% or transferring the reservation to another available school. On cancellations 29 days or less there is no refund and no transfer. There will be no refund extended to students who do not attend their scheduled school and do not notify the school within the timeframes listed in this policy. Any reservation that has been transferred to a different date cannot be later cancelled without 100% payment penalty.
For questions please contact Orvis Schools and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
Travel Insurance:
To protect your investment, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance may help you in the event you have to cancel or postpone your trip for reasons outside of your control. It is also beneficial if you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation during your travels. To learn more about purchasing travel insurance or an emergency evacuation membership through Global Rescue, please visit orvis.com/travelinsurance. Please note: you will receive important benefits if your insurance is purchased within 20 calendar days of your trip.
Time | Activity & Description |
8:30 | Student registration at Flyfishing Outfitters. |
9:00 | Students caravan to the Borders Lodge. |
9:15 | Introductions and discussion of class program. |
9:30 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part One and Two: Demonstration on the basic casting stroke, shooting line false casting, false casting and shooting line, and roll casting. |
10:45 | Report to casting area for demonstration on the basic casting stroke; students casting. |
Noon | Lunch (catered to school). |
1:00 | Classroom presentation: Knot-tying seminar. Discussion on leaders, hands-on know tying. |
1:15 | Report to casting area for demonstration on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting; students casting. Videotape students casting. |
4:15 | Return to classroom for closing statements, and graduation certificates. |
4:30 | End of school. |
June 2021 | 4 | Friday |
7 | Monday | |
11 | Friday | |
19 | Saturday | |
24 | Thursday | |
July 2021 | 5 | Monday |
19 | Monday | |
26 | Monday | |
30 | Friday | |
August 2021 | 6 | Friday |
14 | Saturday | |
16 | Monday | |
20 | Friday | |
23 | Monday | |
27 | Friday | |
September 2021 | 4 | Saturday |
17 | Friday |
2-Day School: DAY ONE
Time | Activity & Description |
8:30 | Student registration at Flyfishing Outfitters. |
9:00 | Students caravan to the Borders Lodge. |
9:15 | Introductions and discussion of class program. |
9:30 | Classroom presentation – Lines, rods, and reels. |
10:30 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part One: Basic casting stroke. |
10:45 | Report to casting area for demonstration on the basic casting stroke; students casting. |
Noon | Lunch (catered to school). |
1:00 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part Two: Shooting line, false casting, and roll cast. |
1:15 | Report to casting area for demonstration on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting; students casting. Videotape students casting. |
2:45 | Classroom presentation – knot-tying seminar, discussion on leaders and hands-on knot tying. |
4:00 | Presentation on equipment and accessories. |
4:30 | End of first day. |
2-Day School: DAY TWO
Time | Activity & Description |
9:00 | Classroom presentation on entomology, fly selection, and how to choose and fish flies. Tips on how to handle, photograph, and release fish. |
9:45 | Video presentation: The Orvis Progressive Fly-Casting Method Part Three: The double haul. Video analysis. |
10:45 | Report to casting area for demonstration on the double haul; students casting. Demonstration on hook-setting and fish-fighting techniques. |
Noon | Lunch (catered to school). |
1:00 | Orvis-Endorsed fishing trips and tips on fishing with guides. Discussion on wading safety. |
1:30 | Eagle River trip – Discussion on reading water. Demonstration on fishing flies in moving water. Students fishing. |
3:30 | Return to classroom for closing statements and graduation certificates. |
3:45 | End of school. |
May 2021 | May 31-Jun 1 | Monday-Tuesday (1 SPOT LEFT) |
June 2021 | 5-6 | Saturday-Sunday |
12-13 | Saturday-Sunday | |
17-18 | Thursday-Friday | |
21-22 | Monday-Tuesday | |
26-27 | Saturday-Sunday | |
July 2021 | 12-13 | Monday-Tuesday |
17-18 | Saturday-Sunday | |
24-25 | Saturday-Sunday | |
Jul 31-Aug 1 | Saturday-Sunday | |
August 2021 | 7-8 | Saturday-Sunday |
12-13 | Thursday-Friday | |
21-22 | Saturday-Sunday | |
28-29 | Saturday-Sunday | |
September 2021 | 2-3 | Thursday-Friday |
11-12 | Saturday-Sunday | |
18-19 | Saturday-Sunday | |
23-24 | Thursday-Friday | |
25-26 | Saturday-Sunday |
Please contact the Borders Lodge in Beaver Creek for lodging and reservations:
Borders Lodge
1120 Village Road
Beaver Creek, CO 81620
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Online Reservations
855-881-4250
Please mention you will be attending the Orvis Fly Fishing School.