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Our Colorado Fly Fishing School gives you all the skills you need to fish with confidence.
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Our new Colorado Fly Fishing School at Breckenridge Outfitters is proud to be part of the Orvis School Program and to help all fly casters get to the next level. Breckenridge Outfitters is one of the most decorated Orvis-Endorsed Outfitters, with honors including 2024 Outfitter of the Year, 2016 Orvis Shop of the Year, 2013 Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter of the Year, 2005 Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter of the Year, and 2004 Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter of the Year. A full-line Orvis-Endorsed Fly Shop situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, students will learn from the best instructors in the industry.
Our program is geared toward beginners, but students of all levels are welcome and encouraged to progress at their own pace. Our teaching methods allow us to work with even experienced fly casters. Indoor and outdoor sessions are evenly divided, with the main emphasis on developing proper fly casting skills. Our goal is to have students exit the program able to handle 30-plus-foot casts efficiently, with a thorough understanding of fly selection, leaders, knot tying, reading water, etiquette, and the application and use of gear and equipment in both moving and still water. We also encourage an appreciation for fine tackle and emphasize the importance of the catch-and-release ethic, a clean and healthy outdoor environment, and the continued pursuit of quality fly fishing experiences through the promotion of our Orvis-Endorsed Lodge and Guide services.
You will receive hands-on instruction in:
School cost includes all equipment and lunch. Does not include lodging. Students should bring a hat, water bottle, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and rain gear. We recommend students be 12 years of age or older to attend.
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School Phone: 866-531-6213 Email: schools@orvis.com
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Times may vary due to weather conditions and student needs.
620 Village Road Breckenridge, CO 80424 970-453-6000
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Yes, students must be 12 years of age or older to attend. For students 12 or younger, we recommend our 2-Day Parent-Child Fly Fishing School.
There is no “best time” to learn fly casting.
No.
While the majority of the school is spent outside casting with instructors, there is classroom time for video analysis and gear review. Please refer to the school Itinerary tab for the course program.
School starts at 9 AM and ends at 4 PM, with a lunch break.
Cost includes all instruction, lunch, and use of premium Orvis fly rod outfits.
No. Lodging arrangements are made separately by the students.
Lunch is included in the school tuition.
The capacity is 8 students. The student-to-instructor ratio is 4:1.
Not unless there are dangerous conditions.
Yes, but not required. Orvis will have premium rods available; this includes 9' graphite rods in 5-wt. WF floating lines.
Students should dress according to the 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, so we recommend wearing comfortable waterproof shoes or hiking boots.
Yes. In casting, we adjust our instruction to the individual student’s level.
Yes. Students interested in a half- or full-day guided fishing trip should contact Breckenridge Outfitters. Guided trips are subject to availability, and we recommend booking a couple of months in advance of the school date.
See Terms & Conditions tab.
Denver is located approximately 90 miles from Breckenridge, CO.
Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Please contact Orvis School & Reservations at schools@orvis.com or call 866-531-6213, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM ET.
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 School & Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213.