Women’s Fly Fishing School – Beginner 1

  • When: Saturday,  May 19th  9:00 – 4:00
  • Cost: $25.00
  • Maximum Participants:  18 per class

Come join Sarah Clark of The River’s Edge for a fun day of learning the basics of fly fishing in a women’s only environment.   This one-day class will include both indoor and outdoor instruction and will cover topics such as: equipment selection, basic entomology, fly selection, need-to-know knots, casting instruction and fly shop layout.  Each participant will receive a booklet containing information on the topics covered.  The class is designed for the beginner angler, but is also a great refresher for the intermediate angler. 

*Participants should call the River’s Edge@ 406.586.5373 for further information or to sign up & reserve their spot.
You can also send an email to Sarah at shark@theriversedge.com.

 

Women’s Fly Fishing School – Beginner 2

  • When: Saturday,  June 16    9:00 – 4:00
  • Cost: $125 *participants will receive their own rod, reel, fly line*
  • Maximum Participants:  8 per class

Come join Sarah Clark of The River’s Edge for a fun day of learning the basics of fly fishing in a women’s only environment.   This one-day class will include both indoor and outdoor instruction and will cover topics such as: equipment selection, basic entomology, fly selection, need-to-know knots, casting instruction and fly shop layout.  Each participant will receive a booklet containing information on the topics covered.  The class is designed for the beginner angler, but is also a great refresher for the intermediate angler.  The best part of the Women’s Beginner 2 class is that the knowledge learned can be taken straight to the river as participants will leave with their own fly fishing rod, reel and line! 

*Pre-payment is required upon registering and non-refundable within 48 hours of class day.

*Participants should call the River’s Edge@ 586.5373 for further information or to sign up & reserve their spot.
You can also send an email to Sarah at shark@theriversedge.com .

 

Women’s Fly Fishing School – Intermediate

  • When:  Saturday,  July 21st   8:00 – 4:00
  • Cost: $100/participant – delicious lunch included
  • Maximum Participants:  4
 

Take your fly fishing skills to the next level with Sarah Clark of The River’s Edge. This intermediate level, streamside class will include topics such as: reading water, practical entomology, casting techniques, and hands-on rigging and fishing time.  For ladies who took the beginner course or just want to take their fishing knowledge to the next level in a small group setting, this is a great class. Participants will need to have some of their own gear for this day out on the river.  This includes rod/reel, waders/boots, some leader and flies, nippers/hemostats, sunglasses, and appropriate clothing. 

*River’s Edge has rental rods and waders/boots available for use for participants if needed.

*Pre-payment is required upon registering and non-refundable within 48 hours of class day. 

Participants should call the River’s Edge at 406.586.5373 for further information or to sign up & reserve their spot. You can also send an email to Sarah at shark@theriversedge.com .



Montana Fishing Schools for 2012!


Fly Fishing Basics Class

  • When: Saturday, May 26th 9:00 – 2:00
  • When: Saturday,  June 9th  9:00 – 2:00
  • Open to All
  • Cost:  $25.00
  • Maximum Participants:  12

Come join owners, Dan Lohmiller and Steve Summerhill, of The River’s Edge for a class designed to help you get started in fly fishing.  Fly fishing can be an overwhelming and intimidating sport to try to learn on your own.  This 5-hour class will give you the need-to-know information to get started off on the right foot.  Class will include both indoor and outdoor instruction and will cover topics such as: basic entomology, casting instruction, knots, tackle and fly selection, and local fishing access points.  Each participant will receive a booklet containing information on the topics covered.  The class is designed for the beginner angler.

*Please call 406-586-5373 or email for more information or to sign up!


Basic Fly Casting Instruction or Casting Tune-Up

  • When:  On-going, by Appointment
  • Time:  1 hour
  • Cost:  $25.00/hour, per participant
  • Maximum participants:  4

*For more info or to schedule a basic casting lesson, call the River’s Edge at 406.586.5373 or send an email.

Montana Fly Fishing Guide School

For the experienced fisherman who
wants to take his/her skills to the next level,
we also offer our popular guide school. This
extensive and intense seven day course takes a look at fishing from a guide’s prospective and includes fishing, rowing, and guiding instruction.  Call for more details.

To learn more visit www.theriversedge.com/Guideschool/guideschool.html

**2012 Dates:

March 17th - 23th 2012

March 31 st - April 6th 2012



Drift Boat Basics

  • When:  On-going, by Appointment
  • Time frame:  About 4 hours
  • Cost:  $200.00 for one participant, $300.00 for two participants
  • Maximum participants:  2

Rowing a drift boat is a fun and rewarding skill that opens up endless miles of waters to fish.  Yet without proper training, it can also be dangerous and difficult to master.  Even experienced rowers can get into trouble without the proper knowledge and skills.  This course is designed for boat owners, prospective boat owners, and those interested in learning to row a drift boat better and safer.  This class aims to increase your rowing skills and confidence to enhance your overall drift boat fishing experience.  Drift Boat Basics is an “on the water” course and is taught by a licensed fly fishing guide.  This class can be tailored to participants needs, and topics include:

  • Drift boat and trailer basics and equipment
  • Boat launch and take-out skills and etiquette
  • General boat and passenger safety
  • Basic rowing skills including ferrying, boat positioning, anchoring and casting angles
  • General water reading and navigation skills
  • Obstacles and unexpected dangers
  • Basic recovery skills
  • River etiquette
  • ….and much more!

*Availability may vary depending on time of year and river conditions.

Interested?  Call the River’s Edge at 406.586.5373 for more information or to schedule a class. 

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