Angling University Class Descriptions
- Fly Fishing
- Fly Tying
- Entomology
- Rod Building
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Learn to Catch Trout, Public Water Fly Fishing 102 - Learn to Catch a Trout in one day on our local public water. |
$175 |
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 Like our 102 Private, all inclusive (fishing license not included), 6-hour interactive workshop for beginner fly anglers includes classroom and actual stream time. Our revolutionary interactive lecture series in the classroom is combined with field time where you get to put what you have learned into immediate action under our supervision. |
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Learn to Catch Trout, Private Water Fly Fishing 102 - Learn to Catch a Trout in one day on one of our private waters. |
$195 |
 Our most popular course this all inclusive (fishing license not included), 6-hour interactive workshop for beginner fly anglers includes actual stream time and the lab portion of the class takes place at one of our many Blue Ribbon/Gold Medal trout streams. In this course, you will learn about fish identification, equipment, and knots, entomology related to fly selection, casting, fighting, landing, and safely releasing a fish. This course combined class time with our revolutionary interactive lecture series |
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Happy Hour Classes Happy Hour at Trout's Our client appreciation event with dicounts and freebies. |
$199 |
 Our weekly Fly Fishing Happy Hour where clients enjoy guide prices on all flies, discounts on terminal tackle, as well as our happy hour seminars and clinics which are affordable and open to the public. Topics include fly tying, casting, fishing techniques, fishing travel, etc. Space for Happy Hour is limited, please call to make a reservation. |
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Moffitt Angling System Fly Fishing 220 - Learn to fish with hookless flies and a single barbless circle hook. |
$195 |
 The revolutionary new fly-fishing method that uses hookless flies at Boulder River Ranch. Learn from Angling University, the only certified Moffit Angling Instructors how to use this low impact fishing method, use multiple hookless flies, and protect our precious resources. |
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Kids Fishing Camp Youth Fishing 101 - A 6 hour course for youth ages 9-14 in Nederland, CO. |
$75 |
 This course is designed especially for youth ages 9-14 and is run out of the Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery in Nederland, Colorado. Classes are scheduled for 9AM-3PM once a week from the beginning of the summer. Whether they are learning about conservation, fly tying, casting, bugs, or reeling in a big one on our nearby fishing preserve, it will be fun and informative as kids get hooked on fly fishing. Lunch and drinks are not provided. |
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Overnight Kids Fishing Camp Overnight Kids Fishing Camp |
$250 |
 The Overnight Camp is the ultimate fly
fishing and outdoor experience
for boys and girls ages 9-14.
Participants spend two days and one night
at one of our exclusive private fly fishing
properties. They receive an in-depth look
at fishing, while enjoying a full outdoor
experience. Fishing, hiking, campfire
building and nature exploration are just a
few of the activities.
Lunch and dinner are provided on the first
day; breakfast and lunch are provided on
the second day.
Tents and cots are provided.
Participants will meet at Wild Bear and be
transported to our private fishing preserve.
The camp begins at 8:00am Thursday
morning and ends back at Wild Bear at
3:30pm on Friday afternoon.
Transportation is available between Boulder and
Nederland. |
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After School Fly Fishing Fly Kids - After School Fly Fishing Class |
$175 |
| This engaging and educational class includes instruction on all the fundamentals of fly fishing, including equipment, tools, casting, knot tying, fish identification, fly tying and more. Participating students will enjoy learning from the Pro's in a kid friendly environment which in most cases is their own school building. Some classes will even include a rod/reel combo from Scientific Anglers specifically designed to help beginners learn the in's and out's of fly casting. Classes are typically 8-1 hour sessions and include a light snack for participating students. Please contact us if you are interested in bringing our "Fly Kids" class to your school. |
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Learn How to Catch Fish Family Fishing 101 - Family Fishing Camp |
$250 |
 Family fishing camps are a great outdoor bonding experience for the entire family, designed to educate parents on fundamental fishing basics to share with their kids at one of our exclusive private fishing preserves. Morning classes are from 9:00am-12:00pm and afternoon classes run from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Cost for two to four family members is $250.00 ($50.00 for each additional family member). Equipment available upon request. |
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Kids Catching Trout Fly Fishing Youth 101 - Kids 8-16 years old and their parents learn all about fly fishing. |
$175 |
 This course combines the learning methods of our kids and youth camps with the content of our basic beginner courses. The result is a fun and interactive learning experience for youth ages 8-16 who leave with a much deeper knowledge of fishing. |
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Intro to Fly Fishing Fly Fishing 101 - An interactive technology driven lecture for new fly anglers. |
$50 |
 This course is a 2-hour indoor hands on seminar for beginning fly fishers. In this course, you will learn the basics of fish identification and characteristics, equipment, knots, fly selection, and casting. Bring a notebook and pen/pencil. |
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Intermediate Trout Skills Fly Fishing 201 - Intermediate fly fishing techniques gets you thinking like an expert. |
$195 |
 This course is an all-inclusive, 7-hour interactive workshop for novice and intermediate fly fishers and includes more field time than the 102 course. Class will be held on one of our many Blue Ribbon/Gold Medal trout streams. In this course, you will have a brief review of the basics. Class will then go to the water where you will spend time on casting and presentation to fish in the river and/or pond. You will take time to work on dry fly fishing, nymph fishing, and streamer fishing. All equipment is provided. |
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Dry Fly Techniques Fly Fishing 301 - Advanced dry fly fishing skills workshop. |
$199 |
 This program is an all-inclusive (fishing license not included), 7-hour interactive workshop for intermediate through expert fly fishers and is designed to increase your knowledge and ability to fish dry flies in the Rockies. The Dry Fly Techniques course covers topics including trout habitat, hatching insects related to fly selection, equipment setup, casting and presentation. We will also include strategies for ?cracking the code? while fishing in difficult dry fly situations. Learn to read the water's s |
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Fly Fishing: Good to Great Fly Fishing 401 - Advanced Colorado nymphing and streamer techniques. |
$199 |
 This course is an all-inclusive (fishing license not included), 7-hour interactive workshop for intermediate and advanced fly anglers. It is designed to increase your knowledge and ability to fish sub-surface water columns with nymphs and streamers. We discuss trout habitat, the availability and activity of aquatic food sources, fly selection, equipment setup, casting and presentation. Nymphing disciplines including, high sticking, short lining, tight lining, long drifting, Czech nymphing, Polish nymphing |
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Fly Fishing Get Away Fly Fishing 120 - An all-inclusive weekend getaway to Colorado's Rocky Mountains. |
$1475 |
 This all inclusive class will immerse you in the world of fly fishing for two whole days while you learn and practice every aspect of fly fishing for trout in the breathtaking Colorado Rockies. |
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Fantasy Guide Vacation Fly Fishing 320 - This fly fishing guide reality vacation is customized for you. |
$750 |
 Every anglers has dreamt about being a guide at one point in their fishing career. We can make that dream a reality through our Fantasy Guide Vacation. You will begin with a short overview of guide expectations and protocol ? the same we give our apprentices as they train to be part of our pro-guide staff. We will then hit the water and put you into real life guiding scenarios as you hone your skills and move one step closer to thinking and fishing like a guide. Our time together will conclude with a detailed review of items learned throughout the weekend. |
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Guide School Fly Fish Guide Fly Fishing Guide School |
$1200 |
| This course is designed to make industry quality guides out of advanced anglers. If you want to be a guide, or just fish like one, this is the course for you. This five-day course will prepare you for all aspects of being a guide on the Front Range. Lunch and drinks provided. Students are expected to provide their own equipment and flies. |
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Intro to Fly Tying Fly Tying 101 Introduction to Fly Tying |
$100 |
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| Want to tie flies but don't know where to start? This class is the answer! In this course, students learn about the fundamentals of fly tying that apply to all patterns and techniques as they tie a selection of easy to learn, yet effective fly patterns. Each registered student receives a store credit that can be redeemed for fly tying materials, AND a discount on future Angling University classes. |
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Beginning Fly Tying Fly Tying 102 - Tools and techniques to get you started. |
$199 |
 Designed to give you a basic understanding of fly tying tools and techniques. This class is a must for anybody interested in getting into fly tying. The course is laid out into 4 separate 2 hour classes, meeting once a week for a month. Students will tie a variety of flies including dries, nymphs, and streamers. All tools and materials are provided. If this class does not meet your schedule, a set of private lessons can be arranged. Please contact us for more details. |
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Advanced Fly Tying Fly Tying 301 - New materials and how to use them. |
$199 |
 If its new and hot we got it and we will show you how to use it. This course focuses on advanced techniques, patterns and new tools and materials. Learn how to tie with epoxy, stack and spin deer hair, weave floss and bolo. This class will equip you to tie thousands of flies for trout, salmon, warm water, and saltwater species. All materials for the class are provided, please bring your vice and tools. If this class does not meet your schedule a set of private lessons can be arranged. Please contact us for |
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Bugs for Beginners Entomology 101: Trout Food - Where they live, how they behave and why the trout eat them. |
$125 |
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 Entomology geared for beginners and intermediate anglers. This class begins in our classroom and covers insect classification, lifecycle and behavior. Part two of this course involves collecting and sorting the actual insects. You will learn how to identify the bugs in the water and sort them into order and family. That knowledge will then be used to match the bugs to the flies in your box. |
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Entomology 201 Entomology 201 Trout Flies Demystified |
$225 |
| This 1 and ½ day course is designed for intermediate and advanced anglers who are looking to improve their fishing skills and take their bug knowledge to the next level. Co-developed and written with Entomologists this course will add valuable knowledge to your fishing skills, allowing you to take your pasison for fishing up a notch. |
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Rod Building 101 Snake Eyes and Inlays - Building and repairing graphite rods. |
$195 |
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 Our wildly popular Snake Eyes and Inlays workshop is formatted in a series and is designed to take you through the full rod building process. During this seminar students will learn all of the proper techniques for building custom rods. Techniques taught include selecting the right blank and components, splining blanks, attaching tip-tops, thread wrapping, cork drilling and gluing, filing guide feet, signing rods, applying finish, and attaching reel seats. Class size is limited to five builders. |
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