Learn Fly-fishing in Oregon

Oregon is one of the most spectacular outdoors states in the country. It is famous for its beautiful mountains and the incredible rivers that traverse and criss-cross every section of the state. Some of the best fly-fishing to be had is right here. Naturally there are many outfitters who will take guided fishing trips out for a day or even a week. Many of the area's lodges have an affiliation with some great tour guides and tackle shops right on their site. Because fly-fishing has been adapted to warmer waters, it's now possible to fish for low-lying feeders like crappie and even bass with flies. And the sport has become a lot more affordable, too. No longer does it cost thousands of dollars to equip and outfit yourself with the best rods and lures and waders. This has sparked a real interest in learning this beautiful and exhilarating sport.

Fly-fishing with Stan is the name of an outfit that focuses on teaching beginners the tools of the trade, the how-tos and what and where of this sport. The class is divided into a morning and an afternoon session. The morning instruction is a basic one-on-one "how to do it" session where students learn the body and arm motions and what is actually being done when one casts out a fly. The second part of the class trains people on how to line a rod, types and sizes of line, fly leaders, how to rig a fly line and tie fishing knots. Then, students are taken on the McKensie River where they test new skills and experience casting techniques in a real outdoor fishing environment. There's a minimum of two per class and lower corporate rates are available. Call Stan Stanton after 6:00pm at 541-746-6080 or during the day on Stan's cell phone at 541-228-4999.

Morrison's Rogue River Lodge is a great place to learn fly-fishing or take some advanced classes to improve your basic skills. One fishing guid for every two people means superior personal instruction. Their Fly-fishing Instruction package includes two full days of private instruction on the river, 3 nights of lodging and all your meals meals. This is a luxury lodge with 4 rooms and 9 river-view cottages, each with a beautiful fireplace and all accommodations. Meals are gourmet quality and there's even a heated swimming pool and tennis courts! A day of instruction can be added to any package that the Lodge offers, as well. Call them about their instruction package rates, since they're not up on the web site yet.
8500 Galice Rd. Merlin, OR 97532 (800) 826-1963 Fax (541) 476-4953|

The Fly-Fishing Shop teaches just about every known technique and style of fly-fishing in existence today. They can specialize with classes on just fishing for trout basics of offer a class on how to catch just Steelhead trout. This outfit does it all. There are classes open in April, June and July now for catching trout your first day. A 4-day Steelhead class is still open for $1,995, August 28-31 of 2007. All food and beverages are provided with the packages and the tent camps are fully-equipped. All rods and reels are provided but students should bring their own waders and raincoats, etc. Call for more details and information. They do require deposits. They're located in Welches, Oregon. Call at 800-266-3971