Learn to Cast a Fly Rod for FREE
at our Fly Fishing 101 Clinics!
at our Fly Fishing 101 Clinics!
Our "Fly Fishing 101" clinics are a great introduction to the sport!
We'll talk about the equipment, fumble with some knots and guide you through some of the basic casting techniques.
There's no reason not to give it a try. We're friendly, we like teaching new people and it's FREE!!
These clinics are about 1 - 1.5 hours in length and we meet at our store on Saturday & Sunday mornings at 9:30am.
(Clinics run Memorial Day - Labor Day; Equipment Provided)
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Fly Fishing 201Our "Fly Fishing 201" class is an incredible value and a must-do on your next visit to the Jeffersonville and Smuggler's Notch Area!
We pack so much into this 6 hour class, that you'll leave with a well rounded knowledge of what could be your newest passion.
You'll learn...
Fly Tying - Essential Knots - Equipment Overview - Basic Casting Techniques - Wading Safety - "Reading" the Water - What the Fish Eat - Fly Presentation - Proper Stream Etiquette
Fly Fishing 201 is held Wednesdays & Thursdays (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
9am - 3pm
Ages 10 - Adult (Under 18 accompanied by paying adult)
Must provide own transportation and lunch!
Must provide own transportation and lunch!
A Valid Vermont Fishing License is required for all participants ages 15 and up. CLICK HERE to purchase your license online
$59 per person
*Includes all Equipment, Materials, Instruction,
10% Retail Discount & 20% Guide Service Discount!
PLEASE CALL 802-644.2214 OR EMAIL INFO@GMTROUT.COM FOR RESERVATIONS...SPACE IS LIMITED!
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Fly Tying 101
Our Fly Tying 101 class is a great way to get your foot in the door of the fly tying world. We hold this class at our store once a month and it's a great way to fast track the learning curve associated with fly tying.
Fly Tying 101 is held on the first Tuesday of each month from 10 - noon
(Labor Day - Memorial Day)
Ages 10 & up (Under 18 accompanied by paying adult)
$30 per class
*Includes all Tools, Materials, Instruction
PLEASE CALL 802-644.2214 OR EMAIL INFO@GMTROUT.COM FOR RESERVATIONS...SPACE IS LIMITED!
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Private Fly Tying Lessons
Take what you've learned in our "Fly Tying 101" class to the next level with private instruction from one of our great teachers.
These lessons are arranged according to your schedule and we do our best to accommodate. Please ask about group rates.
Ages 10 & up (Under 18 accompanied by paying adult)
$40/Hour
*Includes all Tools, Materials, Instruction for up to 2 students
PLEASE CALL 802-644.2214 OR EMAIL INFO@GMTROUT.COM FOR RESERVATIONS
Feathers n' Friends
Once a month, the Green Mountain Troutfitters will host a guest fly tyer to lead an evening of tying instruction on his/her favorite patterns. Learn some new patterns and tricks from some of the best fly tyers around!
Feathers n' Friends meets at our store on one Tuesday a month from 6-9pm.
$30/person*
*Includes hooks and materials to tie featured pattern(s)
*Attendees must provide own vice and tools
2012 Dates & Guest Tyers:
April 24th
Ken Capsey
Spring Pike Patterns with a "Capsey Twist"
Check out Ken's site : Pike Adventures
May 22nd
Mike Kontos
Go-to Patterns for Fishing Vermont's Trout Streams
Check out Mike's site : Green Mountain Troutfitters
June 19th
TBA
TBA
July 1st (*Special Sunday DPC Edition)
August 21st
TBA
September 11th
Bob Veverka
Patterns for New England's Coastal Gamefish
Check out Bob's site : Bob Veverka: Counterfeiter in Feathers
Check out Bob's site : Bob Veverka: Counterfeiter in Feathers
October 23rd
Brian Price
Hot Flies for Cold Winter Steelheading
Check out Brian's site : Vermont Fly Guys
PLEASE CALL 802-644.2214 OR EMAIL INFO@GMTROUT.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Green Mountain Fishin' Buddies
Our Green Mountain Fishin' Buddies club gives kids between 10 - 15 years old every reason to get away from video games and out fishing with a professional fishing guide!
The club meets twice a month for fly fishing outings, fly tying and other fishing related activities.
In today's digital age children have more distractions than ever before that cause a disconnect from the natural world. Green Mountain Fishin' Buddies gets kids connected!
Our guides volunteer their time for this club because they are passionate about getting kids out fishing and making great memories.
The best part is...
It's Completely FREE!
**Please Read...
- We encourage that kids take our "Fly Fishing 101" & "Fly Fishing 201" classes prior to joining this club
- Kids must have their own fly rod outfit, waders, boots, tackle and flies. This can all be purchased at our store
- Kids must have transportation to and from meeting spot
- Parents must sign Consent Form and Liability Release in order for child to join club and attend outings
- We welcome volunteers with open arms! If you'd like to volunteer, send us an email
