Lessons & Events
Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Instruction is offered year round at Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters - and there is usually an event or two right around the corner scheduled at the shop....
If you have an interest in learning fly fishing or fly casting or you want to improve upon the skills you already possess, the gifted professional instructors at our shop can help. We offer classes and clinics during the spring and summer months, and private instruction is available all year long.
If your interest lies in learning the art of fly tying, we offer Introductory and Intermediate level classes in the fall and winter.
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Private Lessons - Available year round.
Allow the instructors at Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters custom tailor a private lesson for you. We conduct casting lessons on North Pond in Lincoln Park. Our seasoned instructors can assist with all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Most "intermediate" anglers suffer from the same limitations and common mistakes. A one hour lesson can tweak your cast and make your next day on the water more enjoyable. We can teach hauling and basic spey/switch casting as well. All equipment provided.
Please call the shop to schedule 312.944.3474
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ZOOM Introduction to Fly Tying Class - Tuesdays, Dec 29th, Jan 5th 2021 and Jan 12th 2021 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Learn the Art of Fly Tying safely in a virtual yet interactive group setting!This comprehensive three-session class designed to introduce the fundamentals of fly tying done from the comfort of your home via ZOOM. The same level of personalized attention without the covid stuff! Zeph will be the instructor
In 3 classes you'll learn to tie the three major categories of flies: streamers, nymphs and dry flies.
No experience necessary - you just need access to a laptop or computer with a microphone and camera. Call 312-944-3474 to reserve your spot.
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ZOOM Introduction to Fly Tying Class - Monday Evenings Jan 18th, 25th, and Feb 1, 2021 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Learn the Art of Fly Tying safely in a virtual yet interactive group setting!This comprehensive three-session class designed to introduce the fundamentals of fly tying done from the comfort of your home via ZOOM. The same level of personalized attention without the covid stuff! Zeph will be the instructor
In 3 classes you'll learn to tie the three major categories of flies: streamers, nymphs and dry flies.
No experience necessary - you just need access to a laptop or computer with a microphone and camera. Call 312-944-3474 to reserve your spot.
This 3 evening session will get you started in the entertaining and infinitely productive art of fly tying- just in time for winter and the long dark days ahead!
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Two Day Fly Fishing School In Wisconsin - Saturday and Sunday, May 15th & 16th
Our Introduction to Fly Fishing School is entering its 20th year since we began the program. Join some of the finest fly fishing instructors in the business in the heart of the Driftless reigon of SW Wisconsin for the weekend. We rent a private campground with a class 1 trout stream as our classroom. Each day students will fish both independently and 1 on 1 with an instructor to work on the various skills.
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Two Day Fly Fishing School In Wisconsin - Saturday and Sunday, June 5th & 6th
Our Introduction to Fly Fishing School is entering its 20th year since we began the program. Join some of the finest fly fishing instructors in the business in the heart of the Driftless reigon of SW Wisconsin for the weekend. We rent a private campground with a class 1 trout stream as our classroom. Each day students will fish both independently and 1 on 1 with an instructor to work on the various skills.
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Two Day Fly Fishing School In Wisconsin - Saturday & Sunday, June 26th - 27th
Our Introduction to Fly Fishing School is entering its 20th year since we began the program. Join some of the finest fly fishing instructors in the business in the heart of the Driftless reigon of SW Wisconsin for the weekend. We rent a private campground with a class 1 trout stream as our classroom. Each day students will fish both independently and 1 on 1 with an instructor to work on the various skills.
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Two Day Fly Fishing School in Wisconsin - Saturday & Sunday, July 10th - 11th
Our Introduction to Fly Fishing School is entering its 20th year since we began the program. Join some of the finest fly fishing instructors in the business in the heart of the Driftless reigon of SW Wisconsin for the weekend. We rent a private campground with a class 1 trout stream as our classroom. Each day students will fish both independently and 1 on 1 with an instructor to work on the various skills.
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Two Day Fly Fishing school in Wisconsin - Saturday & Sunday, September 11th - 12th
Join the talented instructors of Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters on a beautiful trout stream in bucolic Southwest Wisconsin, just four hours away from Chicago, for our most comprehensive fly fishing school.Our program enters it's 20th year and has evolved into one of the nation's finest "Introduction to Fly Fishing Schools"
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