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Enjoy a relaxing weekend retreat at our Michigan 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.
A world-class fly-fishing school with Northwoods beauty and classic elegance at The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, on the banks of mighty Lake Michigan. With the famed Manistee, Boardman, and AuSable Rivers beckoning nearby. There's no shortage of places to wet a fly at this Orvis fly-fishing school. Professional instructors welcome both beginners and seasoned anglers, and cover everything from setting up your fly rod, casting, fly selection and knots, to safely landing and releasing your catch. Use of tackle and waders is included. Choose a one-day or two-day school.
You'll cover it all at the Traverse City, Michigan Fly Fishing School:
Please note: Our rates for schools are set to increase in 2025.
Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.
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Day 1 - 8:30AM to 4:30PM Day 2 – 9AM to 4:30PM
Class size is small with a range of 8-12 students- a 4:1 student -to-instructor ratio.
We recommend the following hotels:
The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa 100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard Acme, MI 49610 www.grandtraverseresort.com
Delamar Hotel 615 E Front Street Traverse City, MI 231-473-7000
Park Place Hotel East State Street Traverse City, MI 231-946-5000
Bayshore Resort 833 E Front Street Traverse City, MI 231-947-3800
231-933-9300
Around July 5-12
July 29 - Aug. 5
There is no “best time” per se. The school season is during the nicest part of the year weather-wise. Chances for warm weather increase as the season goes on.
Refer to the school itinerary for the schedule.
Use of Orvis fly rods/reels, leaders, flies, and where necessary waders, vests, and fishing licenses.
No. Lodging arrangements are made separately by the students.
Lunch is the only meal included in the school tuition price.
Refer to the Accommodations Tab for recommended lodges and hotels
That depends on the school. The range is 8-12 students, always with a ratio of one instructor for every four students.
No.
See school itinerary.
Yes.
Yes. In casting, we adjust our instruction to the individual student’s level.
See information on specific school page.
Yes. See information on specific school page, school itinerary or inquire directly to your fly fishing school instructor.
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 & Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213