Branson, Missouri Fly-Fishing School
The hands-on approach at our Missouri fly fishing school will have you up to speed in a flash.
Details
You'll cover it all at the Branson, Missouri Fly Fishing School:
- Fly casting techniques
- Essential knots
- How to choose your gear and tackle
- Stream entomolgy (the science of insects)
- Proper fly selection
- How to read water and currents
- How to play, land, and safely release fish
For more information about an Orvis Fly Fishing School, call 866-531-6213
Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If you cancel your reservation outside of 30 days from your school date, Orvis will issue a refund back to your original method of payment. Cancellations within 30 days from your school date are subject to a 20% cancellation fee, and a refund will be issued in the form of an Orvis Gift Card. Orvis Gift Cards never expire and can be used to book your next school reservation or to purchase other Orvis product. School transfers are based on availability and can be done at any time (cancellation fees do not apply). Students that do not attend their scheduled school and do not notify the school reservation department will be charged in full.
For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
1-Day Itinerary
| Fly-Fishing School Class Program Branson, Missouri |
| 1-Day School |
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 8:30 am | Students meet at River Run Outfitters. Introduction and discussion of class program. |
| 8:45 | Classroom presentation – Tackle and Fly selection. |
| 9:45 | The Orvis Progressive Method to Fly Casting: Video on the basic casting stroke, shooting line, false casting, false casting and shooting line, roll casting and double hauling. |
| 10:00 | Report to casting pond for demonstration of basic casting stroke. Students casting. |
| 11:45 | Lunch at Hungry Hunters. |
| 12:45 pm | Report to casting pond for demonstration on the double haul. Students casting. |
| 1:45 | Talk on reading water. Demonstration on fishing flies. Students fishing. |
| 3:00 | Return to shop. |
| 3:15 | Classroom presentation – Knot tying seminar. Discussion on leaders, hands-on knot tying. |
| 3:45 | Orvis Endorsed fishing trips and tips on fishing with guides. Wading and wading safety. |
| 4:00 | Closing statements, and graduation certificates. |
| 4:15 | End of school. |
2-Day Itinerary
| Fly-Fishing School Class Program Branson, Missouri |
| 2-Day School: DAY ONE |
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 8:30 am | Students meet at River Run Outfitters. Introduction and discussion of school program. |
| 9:00 | Classroom presentation – Lines, rods and reels. |
| 10:15 | The Orvis Progressive Fly Casting Method: Video on the basic casting stroke, shooting line, false casting, false casting and shooting line, roll casting and double hauling. |
| 10:30 | Report to casting pond for demonstration of basic casting stroke. Students casting. |
| 11:45 | Go to lunch at Hungry Hunters. |
| 12:30 pm | Report to casting pond for demonstration of shooting line, false casting, false casting and shooting line, and roll casting, followed by student's practice and video taping of students casting. |
| 2:15 | Return to shop. |
| 2:30 | Classroom presentation – Fly vests, chest packs and accessories. Wading equipment a wading safety. |
| 3:15 | Classroom presentation – Leader, tippet, weights, strike indicators and knot tying, followed by students knot tying. |
| 4:30 | End of first day. |
| 2-Day School: DAY TWO |
| Time | Activity & Description |
| 9:00 am | Classroom presentation - Entomology, fly selection, and how to choose flies, tips on handling, photographing, and releasing fish. |
| 10:15 | Classroom presentation – Video analysis. Discussion on the double haul. |
| 11:00 | Report to casting pond – Demonstration on proper hook setting and fish fighting techniques. Demonstration on double hauling and casting in windy conditions safely. Students casting. |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch at Hungry Hunters. |
| 12:45 | Report to casting pond for discussion on reading water. Demonstration on fishing flies. Students fishing. |
| 3:30 | Return to shop. |
| 3:45 | Class room presentation – Orvis-Endorsed fishing trips and tips on fishing with guides. |
| 4:30 | End of school. |
Dates
| Orvis Fly-Fishing School - Branson, Missouri Two-Day School Dates |
| April 2019 | 6-7 | Saturday-Sunday |
| 11-12 | Thursday-Friday | |
| 27-28 | Saturday-Sunday | |
| May 2019 | 6-7 | Monday-Tuesday |
| 18-19 | Saturday-Sunday | |
| 25-26 | Saturday-Sunday | |
| June 2019 | 8-9 | Saturday-Sunday |
| 22-23 | Saturday-Sunday | |
| 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | |
| July 2019 | 6-7 | Saturday-Sunday |
| 15-16 | Monday-Tuesday | |
| 27-28 | Saturday-Sunday | |
| August 2019 | 10-11 | Saturday-Sunday |
| 24-25 | Saturday-Sunday | |
| Aug-Sept 2019 | 31-1 | Saturday-Sunday |
| September 2019 | 9-10 | Monday-Tuesday |
| 21-22 | Saturday-Sunday | |
| Sept-Oct 2019 | 30-1 | Monday-Tuesday |
| October 2019 | 12-13 | Saturday-Sunday |
| 19-20 | Saturday-Sunday |
| Orvis Fly-Fishing School - Branson, Missouri One-Day School Dates |
| May 2019 | 11 | Saturday |
| June 2019 | 15 | Saturday |
| July 2019 | 13 | Saturday |
| August 2019 | 3 | Saturday |
| September 2019 | 7 | Saturday |
| October 2019 | 5 | Saturday |
Activities
| Area Activities - Branson, Missouri Big Cedar Canyon 417-335-2777 |
Spa Horseback and pony rides Badminton Basketball Playground Canoe and paddle boats Volleyball Swimming pools Fitness center Campfire wagon tours and carriage rides Boat and personal watercraft rentals Garden Tours Jogging, walking, hiking, and nature trail Miniature golf Tennis |
| Other Activities in the Area |
Branson: The Mid-West Country Music Center Silver Dollar City Branson Landing Golf Table Rock Lake |
Lodging
| Lodging & Reservation Information Lampe, Missouri |
Please contact the Big Cedar Lodge for lodging and reservations: |
FAQ
| Orvis Fly Fishing Schools Frequently Asked Questions |
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Question: When does the school start and end? What will we be doing during the day? How long will we be fishing?
Question: What is included in the price of the school?
Question: Is lodging included?
Question: Are meals included?
Question: How many people will be in the class?
Question: Do we stop the school because of weather?
Question: How much time is spent in the classroom vs. casting and fishing?
Question: Can you bring your own equipment?
Question: Is this class for intermediate anglers?
Question: How old do my children have to be to join me in this fishing school?
Question: What is the cancellation policy?
Question: What other recreation is available near the school?
Question: Will I be able to attend the same class as my son/wife/etc, even though I am an intermediate and they are a beginner?
Question: Are there opportunities for guided fishing afterwards?
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