Fly Fishing
Schools
Learn to Fly Fish | Advanced
Techniques | Casting Instruction | Fly
Tying Instruction
 From
the first time you touch a fly rod to double hauling a long cast
for a trophy bonefish on a Mexican Flat, Sandstone Anglers will
take you through every level of fly fishing. We offer two-day beginning
and advanced courses, as well as special casting and fly-tying instruction.
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Learn to Fly Fish
Our Beginner School introduces you to equipment and the proper
ways to handle and release fish. You also learn to tie knots, cast,
entomology, how to choose the right fly, reading water and presentation
skills. On day two we will review and sharpen skills, improve presentation
and casting skills as well as learn to streamer fish, match the
hatch and learn how to put it all together. Ninety percent of the
class is on the water. Lunch, and terminal tackle is supplied. Students
need rod, reel and waders. Rentals are available.
Day One
I. Intro to equipment (1 hour)
II. Know your knots (1 hour)
III. Casting skills (2 hours)
LUNCH
IV. Reading water (.5 hour)
V. Entomology and choosing the right fly (.5 hour)
VI. Learning to nymph fish (3 hours)
Day Two
I. Sharpening casting skills (2 hours)
II. Improving your presentation with nymphs (2 hours)
LUNCH
III. Matching the hatch, dry fly fishing (2 hours)
IV. Learning to streamer fish (1 hour)
V. Putting it all together (1 hour)
Rates: $165 a day per person - two person minimum
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Advanced Techniques
Our Advanced Techniques School sharpens your casting and presentation
skills for all situations of nymph, streamer, sight and dry fly
fishing tactics. This class takes place entirely on the water and
stresses a better understanding of trout habitat and entomology,
as well as advanced fishing skills.
Day One
I. Understanding trout habitat and entomology (1 hour)
II. Sharpening casting skills (1 hour)
III. Advanced nymph presentation skills (2 hours)
LUNCH
IV. Advanced casting skills for dry flies (2 hours)
V. Sight fishing and proper presentations (2 hours)
Day Two
I. Streamer tactics (2 hours)
II. Deep water nymphing tactics (2 hours)
LUNCH
III. Shallow water nymphing tactics (2 hours)
IV. Dry fly fishing tactics (2 hours)
Rates: $165 a day per person - two person minimum
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Casting Instruction
Sharpen your casting skills before you get to the river and your
trip will be that much better. There is no greater gratification
in fly fishing than making the perfect cast. Here on the San Juan
the fish are big and picky. The better you cast, especially when
you are fishing dry flies, the better your chances for success.
Sharpening your skills before you get to the river will make your
trip to the San Juan that much better. And there is no better instruction
than with a certified casting instructor. Sandstone Anglers is proud
to have the only certified Federation of Fly Fishers casting instructor
on the San Juan.
All skill levels, from beginner to expert, will be accommodated
on an hourly basis. Groups are welcomed. Sandstone Anglers also
offers a package that combines a one hour lesson with your guided
fishing trip. That way you get the most out of your guided trip.
All equipment is supplied and instruction is based on skill level.
Casting instruction rates are:
Private Instruction is $30 first hour, $20 each additional hour.
Groups of 4 or less is $20 per person for first hour, $10 per person
each additional hour. Larger groups get a great discount. Call or
e-mail for rates.
Casting instruction with guided trip (one hour lesson) is $20 first
person and $10 each additional person (three person max.)
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Fly Tying Instruction
One of the most rewarding parts of fly fishing is creating the
food items that trout eat. Fly tying is an art unto itself and a
very important part of fly fishing. Our Fly Tying schools allow
you to be creative and yet learn the important techniques of tying
flies. Our schools can focus on any level of fly tying, beginner
to advanced. If you would like to learn basic San Juan patterns
or something more advanced like bass or pike flies, Sandstone Anglers
can help.
Sandstone Anglers also allows you to be flexible with the length
of the school. School can be anywhere from one hour to once a week,
whatever works best for your schedule. All materials are supplied
and you are welcome to keep all flies you tie.
Fly tying instruction rates are:
Private instruction is $30 for first hour, $15 each additional hour.
Our comprehensive six-hour school runs $100. Our group school is
$20 for the first person and $10 per person thereafter, and $10
per person each additional hour. The six-hour comprehensive school
is $60 per person. All fly tying classes are held in the evenings.
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