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The hands-on approach at our Missouri Fly Fishing School will have you up to speed in a flash.
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The Orvis Missouri Fly Fishing School is held at River Run Outfitters in Branson. A full-line fly shop and Orvis Dealer, River Run Outfitters was awarded the "2006 Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter of the Year." Branson sits on the banks of Lake Taneycomo, which is one of the premier trout lakes in the Midwest and ranks among the top trout fishing spots in the United States. Branson is known as the live entertainment capital of the world with great dining and shopping. Our Missouri Fly Fishing School's professional instructors cover everything from setting up your fly rod, to fly selection and knots, to how to safely release your catch.
You’ll cover it all at the Branson, Missouri Fly Fishing School.
School cost includes all equipment and lunch. Student will need to bring hat, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and rain gear. Does not include lodging, breakfast, or dinner. Must be 12 years or older to attend.
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Both 1 & 2 Day Schools offer small class sizes – a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
If you want to learn more, please reach out to the Schools Team and request the specific itinerary for your chosen Orvis School location.
Please contact the Big Cedar Lodge for lodging and reservations:
612 Devil’s Pool Road Ridgedale, MO 65739 417-335-2777 bigcedar.com
Please mention you will be attending the Orvis Fly Fishing School.
Yes, students must be 12 years old to attend.
There is no best time to learn fly casting.
Yes, students attending the 2-Day school will have an opportunity to fish after working on presentation and need to purchase a license.
The 1-Day School is instruction only and does not require a license.
1-day school runs from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM
2-day school runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Only on the 2-Day School.
Cost includes all instruction, lunch, and the use of Orvis fly rods and reels, leaders, flies, and where necessary waders, wading boots, and vests.
Yes, students will receive a 15% discount valid at the River Run Outfitters to purchase gear.
Yes, but not required.
Students should dress according to weather. We recommend wearing Quick-Dry and DriCast tops and bottoms. Please plan to layer during cooler months with long sleeve shirts and a vest. The grounds around the casting areas can become damp, especially in the morning. We recommend wearing comfortable waterproof shoes or hiking boots.
Students will need to bring rain gear, polarized sunglasses, hat, and sunblock.
No. Lodging arrangements are made separately by the students, see Lodging tab for recommendations.
Lunch is the only meal included in the cost of the school.
Maximum of 8 students, always with a ratio of one instructor for every four students.
Not unless there are dangerous conditions. We ask that students bring rain gear.
Yes. In casting, we adjust our instruction to the individual student’s level.
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.
Yes, students will need to contact River Run Outfitters to set up a guided trip. Trips book fast and subject to availability, please call the outfitter in advance.
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)
Springfield, MO – 48 miles 43 miles
2626 State HWY 165 Branson, MO
Please call Orvis Schools (toll free) 866-531-6213 Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM or Email schools@orvis.com.