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Learn to fly fish at our Virginia fly fishing school
100% customer satisfaction has been our commitment since 1856. It's who we are. If you aren't happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. And we'll make it right.
THAT'S THE ORVIS WAY.
The Orvis Virginia Fly Fishing School is hosted by Mossy Creek Fly Fishing in Harrisonburg in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Our expert instructors help with everything from setting up the rod, to fly selection and knots, to how to safely release your fish. Classes are held in our historic retail store and on our private section of Smith Creek. After the school, students can book a guided trip with Mossy Creek's Orvis-Endorsed Guides in the nearby George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah National Park.
You'll cover it all at the Harrisonburg, Virginia 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 & Reservations (toll free) at 866-531-6213.
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Please contact the Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center for lodging and reservations.
710 S. Main Street Harrisonburg, Va. 22801 540-564-0200 hotelmadison.com
Please mention you will be attending the Orvis Fly Fishing School
Yes. Students can purchase a fishing license when they arrive.
Yes, students must be 12 years of age or older to attend the 1-day and 2-day fly fishing schools. For students 12 and younger we recommend our 2-Day Parent-Child Fly Fishing School.
There is no “best time” to learn fly casting. The school season is typically taught during the nicest part of the year weather-wise and will coincide with seasonal hatches.
While there is classroom time, majority of the school is spent outside casting with instructors, see Itinerary tab.
See Itinerary tab.
Towards the end of the school, students will head out to one of our stretches of private spring creek for a discussion on reading water, learning how to fish flies in current, and time for the students to fishing.
Cost includes all instruction, lunch, and the use of Orvis rod outfits.
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 and 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.
8 students, always with a ratio of one instructor for every four students.
No, 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.
See Cancellation Policy & Fees under SPECS.
Yes. Please visit the Mossy Creek Fly Fishing website for rates, availability, and booking.
Note: Guided trips are subject to availability and typically book up to 3 to 6 months in advance. We recommend booking very early for the best possible dates.
Mossy Creek Fly Shop 480 E Market St Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Please contact Orvis Schools & Reservations (toll free) at 866-531-6213 Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM ET or by emailing us at schools@orvis.com.