Both 1 & 2 Day Schools offer small class sizes – a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.

1-Day Fly-Fishing School Overview

• Introduction to gear: line, rod and reel
• Presentation of the Orvis Progressive Method to Fly Casting
• Demonstrations on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting
• Practice time and hands-on casting instruction by some of the best instructors in the industry
• Seminars on fly selection, handling fish and landing fish
• Knot tying discussion and practice
• Catered lunch and time to chat with classmates
• Special offers on Orvis gear

2-Day Fly-Fishing School Overview

• 2-Day programs include recording and video analysis of each student's cast
• Introduction to gear: line, rod and reel, additional equipment and accessories
• Demonstrations on shooting line, false casting, and roll casting
• Study and practice the double haul
• Practice time and hands-on casting instruction by some of the best instructors in the industry
• Dive deeper into seminars on fly selection, how to fish different types of flies, handling fish, landing fish and additional discussion of entomology
• Knot tying discussion and practice
• Introduction to wading safety, planning trips with guides and Orvis-Endorsed network
• Practice session on the water with instructors (offered at most locations)
• Catered lunch and time to chat with classmates
• Special offers on Orvis gear

If you want to learn more, please reach out to the Schools Team and request the specific itinerary for your chosen Orvis School location.