lessons/course for beginner
 

Hello

Wanted to get my girlfriend fly fishing lesson (full day course), for her birthday, to learn all about the sport. She's very interested.

Any suggestions in the Calgary area? Found a few with a google search, but does anyone have any personal feedback or experience with shops that offer this service.

BTW- I may join her, I have a rod and reel but I'm a complete novice.

Thanks

Jay

Try: http://www.ironbowflyshop.com/one-day-beginner.html

Fish Tales Fly Shop in Avenida Mall

Took a couple friends and their kids to iron bow. They did a great job explaining gear, sethup, knots, a bit of entymology, flies, casting instruction. Lessons were on a private pond. Kids and adults had a blast putting it all together and cathing/releasing fish.

X2 ... Mike and his staff are top notch, friendly and knowledgeable.

Throwing McLennan Fly Fishing in the mix. I've taken sessions with both Lynda and Jim, and they were excellent.

Anything in the Red Deer area?

I haven't seen much. We had some in Innisfail briefly. Pm me when spring comes and I will spare some time for you. I never mind getting someone started.

That would be great, thanks much.

For Calgary area
https://www.bowrivertroutfitters.com

For Red Deer

https://westriverflyshop.com/

Hanson's used to run a fly fishing boot camp that included a rod/reel/line setup that was worth more than the cost of the camp. Don't know if they still do it but it was well worth the money.

https://www.hansonsoutfitters.com/fly-fishing-boot-camp

Fly fishing lessons.
 

X2 on Jim and Lynda. If you want to learn to fish from someone with the most knowledge I would pick the McLennan’s. They are wonderful teachers and are exceptionaly nice people. Highly recommend.