Millbrook, New York Fly-Fishing School / 1-Day School
Enjoy over 400 acres of lush landscape during this fly-fishing school in Millbrook, New York.
Millbrook, New York Fly-Fishing School / 1-Day School
Enjoy over 400 acres of lush landscape during this fly-fishing school in Millbrook, New York.
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.
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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.
Free Standard Shipping on orders of $75 or more!
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.
1-Day School | ||
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August 2024 | 2 | Friday |
9 | Friday | |
10 | Saturday | |
23 | Friday | |
24 | Saturday | |
September 2024 | 7 | Saturday |
21 | Saturday | |
22 | Sunday | |
October 2024 | 5 | Saturday |
12 | Saturday | |
April 2025 | 19 | Saturday |
May 2025 | 4 | Sunday |
9 | Friday | |
23 | Friday | |
24 | Saturday | |
June 2025 | 1 | Sunday |
15 | Sunday | |
20 | Friday | |
July 2025 | 11 | Friday |
13 | Sunday | |
August 2025 | 2 | Saturday |
15 | Friday | |
24 | Sunday | |
September 2025 | 6 | Saturday |
October 2025 | 4 | Saturday |
11 | Saturday |
2-Day School | ||
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August 2024 | 3-4 | Saturday/Sunday |
17-18 | Saturday/Sunday | |
8/31-9/1 | Saturday/Sunday | |
September 2024 | 28-29 | Saturday/Sunday |
April 2025 | 26-27 | Saturday/Sunday |
May 2025 | 17-18 | Saturday/Sunday |
June 2025 | 7-8 | Saturday/Sunday |
28-29 | Saturday/Sunday | |
July 2025 | 26-27 | Saturday/Sunday |
August 2025 | 9-10 | Saturday/Sunday |
September 2025 | 27-28 | Saturday/Sunday |
Activities
Sporting clays
Private wingshooting instruction
Other Activities in the Area
Antiquing
Golf
Horseback riding
Hiking
Hudson River kayaking
Rail Trail
Wineries
Spa
Tennis
Tour historic homes of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Vanderbilts
Dine at and tour the Culinary Institute of America
Question: When does the fly fishing school start and end? What will we be doing during the day? How long will we be fishing?
Answer - Refer to the fly fishing school itinerary for the schedule.
Question: What is included in the price of the school?
Answer - Use of Orvis fly rods/reels, leaders, flies, and where necessary waders, vests and fishing licenses.
Question: Is lodging included?
Answer - No. Lodging arrangements are made separately by the students.
Question: Are meals included?
Answer - Lunch is the only meal included in the fishing school tuition price.
Question: Where can I stay?
Answer - At nearby lodging of your choice.
Question: How many people will be in the fly fishing class?
Answer - That depends on the school. The range is 12 to 36 students, always with a ratio of one instructor for every four students.
Question: Do we stop the school because of weather?
Answer - No.
Question: How much time is spent in the classroom vs. fly casting and fishing?
Answer - See school itinerary on specific school page.
Question: Can you bring your own fly fishing equipment?
Answer - Yes.
Question: Is this class for intermediate anglers?
Answer - Yes. In fly casting lessons, we adjust our instruction to the individual student’s level.
Question: What is the cancellation policy?
Answer - If the reservation is cancelled 60+ days from your school date, Orvis will offer a full refund back theOriginal 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 and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
Question: What other recreation is available near the school?
Answer - See information on specific school page.
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?
Answer - Yes. In casting, we adjust our instruction to the individual student’s level.
Question: Are there opportunities for guided flyfishing afterwards?
Answer - Yes. See information on specific school page, school itinerary or inquire directly to your fly fishing school instructor.