Our Classes, Lessons and Clinics
Beginner Fly Fishing Classes
Spend a Saturday with us learning the basics of fly fishing. This one day clinic will give you some basics to help demystify fly fishing. Geared toward the person who has never touched a fly rod or has limited experience. Students will learn basics such as:
- Gear
- Overview of equipment
- Setting up equipment
- 4 fundamental knots
- Basic entomology / flies
- Reading water
- Casting & technique
Schedule
Select Saturday's. Check for upcoming Beginner Fly Fishing Classes on the News Page or call 509-924-9998
Cost
$30 (non-refundable), Must be paid in advance to reserve enrollment. Space is limited
Steelhead Clinics
Learn where, when, and how to catch steelhead on the Grande Ronde, Methow, and Clearwater Rivers. If you have never steelheaded before then this clinic is for you! We will discuss flies, gear, and tactics for catching these elusive monsters!
Schedule
Check for upcoming Beginner Fly Fishing Classes on the News Page or call 509.924.9998
Cost
$20 (non-refundable), Must be paid in advance to reserve enrollment. Space is limited
Casting Lessons
Need some help and don't like crowds? We will gladly show you the art of fly casting whether a total "newbie" or an old dog. Each appointment is FREE and good for up to 20 minutes
Schedule
Call us at 509-924-9998 to schedule an appointment
Cost
FREE!!!
Spey Casting Lessons
If you are tired of wearing yourself out with your single hand rod and want to look like a rock star on the steelhead river then spey casting just might be for you. Spey casting is utilizes longer two handed rods that are extremely efficient for throwing flies at further distances with little effort. Also, because there is very little line that travels behind the caster, spey style casting is exceptionally versatile in situations where you are tight to the bank and have very little room for a back cast. All spey casting techniques can also be applied to single hand fly rods too, so next time you're in tight quarters on your favorite trout stream don't stress you can still put that fly out there to the feeding trout.
No matter whether you are a beginner or have been playing with spey rods for years we have the knowledge, expertise, and time behind the sticks to get you dialed in to becoming a more proficient spey caster. Lesson will be taught on the Spokane River utilizing both river left and river right situations for any cast you need to learn: snap-t, double spey, single spey, snake roll, perry's poke, etc. Presentation and line set-up will also be discussed.
Cost
$50/hr. Call to schedule and appointment, any time of the year.
Fly Tying Classes
We offer two different fly tying courses: Beginner and Intermediate / Advanced. Students receive 10% off fly tying tools and materials purchased during enrollment. All tools and materials will be provided for each class. Fly tying classes are typically held in the fall/winter months. Specific course dates will be determined as the season approaches.
Beginner
This class will start from scratch and is great for anyone who has never tried their luck at fly tying or someone looking to correct old habits.
Flies covered include: woolly bugger, hare's ear nymph, bead head pheasant tail nymph, elk hair caddis, sparkle dun Adam's, and marabou muddler.
Schedule
Students receive 10% OFF tools and materials purchases during course.
Cost
$75 (non-refundable), must be paid in advance to reserve enrollment. Space is limited
Intermediate/Advanced
Students must be proficient in the basic fly tying steps to enroll in this course. Flies demonstrated in class will be chosen from a list generated by enrolled students
Schedule
Each class is approximately 2-3 hours. Contact us for the latest class schedule.
Cost
$75 (non-refundable) and must be paid in advance to reserve enrollment.
- Space is limited.
Private Lessons
Took a beginners course and still can't get it dialed in? Maybe it's time for some one-on-one instruction from one of Silver Bow's experts. Our private lessons are catered to whatever it is that you need work on... whether it's double hauling, mending, nymphing, reading water, anything you can think of! The private lesson is 2hrs and held on the Spokane River. Equipment is provided if needed.
Schedule
By appointment only - 509.924.9998
Fees:
- $150 - 1 Student
- $200 - 2 Students
- + $50 - additional hour
- + $50 - additional student
