Jon Easdon

  We have a great line-up of Fly Tying 201 classes for you! Each one will teach you all of the basics, including equipment needed and proper uses, materials, and techniques. You will learn all of this while tying some the more popular patterns used in our region. Each class will focus on a particular category of fly: We will be tying nymphs, dries, streamers, and terrestrials. Take one class or take them all! No matter what you will gain…

This class has a scientific title for one of the most fundamental elements of fly fishing: aquatic entomology and its direct relationship to proper fly selection. It’s a class about bugs and a bug’s life! Learn how to connect the dots between local hatches, insect lifecycles, and choosing the most productive patterns while fishing. This class serves as a terrific precursor to our 2-day Advanced Lecture and Streamside Entomology Class. Pair this class with our Fly Tying series of courses…

Friday, March 12th @ 6pm. Mastering the Short Game presentation and Fly Tying class with Landon Mayer. Join us for this exclusive class with our friend and fellow guide Landon Mayer right here at Angler's Covey. Landon will be doing a presentation on his book and video, Mastering the Short Game. Following that will be a tying class where Landon will teach you how to tie patterns featured in the book. This is the first class of its kind and WILL sell out! Just as in…

Orvis 101 Introduction to Fly Fishing Now’s your chance to learn fly fishing basics in one of our free "Intro to Fly Fishing 101" classes. These free lessons touch on fly fishing basics, equipment, and outfit rigging, with some casting instruction provided out on the casting ponds right outside our backdoor. This is a basic 1 hour and 15 min. class designed to give you a taste of fly fishing. Cost: FREE Location: Angler's Covey THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE…

  In this class, Angler's Covey Director of Services and Guide Jon Easdon will take you through the the tactics and techniques in stillwater fly fishing from a kayak. Topics will include access, kayak tips, fly patterns, tactics, rigging and more. This class is great for any angler wanting to get into stillwater flyfishing, or the seasoned vet that wants to learn some new techniques. This will be much more than a kayak class and elevate your game on one of fly…

Lance Egan is one of the most accomplished anglers in the country. He is a 3-time national fly fishing champion and an authority in the euro nymphing technique. This class will cover all things Euro Nymphing, including: a brief introduction to the technique, terminology and rigging, breaking down water types based on season and water temperature, understanding the water column, and a live Q & A throughout the class. The presentation has text slides, plenty of pictures, and some video…

Steamer fishing- The red headed step child amongst the library of modern fly fishing techniques. On the surface it seems a bit primitive, just tie a big fly on some heavy tippet and slap it in the water, right? Just like anything in fly fishing, there is much more to the story. Streamer fishing can be intimidating and a bit overwhelming if you are just starting out. With the right knowledge, however, it can be an extremely effective method, even…

2 part class. Part one in the shop, part 2 on the river. Almost essential to mastering the sport of fly fishing for trout is a deep knowledge of aquatic insects. This class will help you understand the bug life in a stream as the key to catching more trout. This classroom lecture focuses on the identification and life cycles of key aquatic trout foods found in Colorado's rivers, streams, and still water environments. The follow-up to the lecture is…

Part 2, Streamside 2 part class. Part one in the shop, part 2 on the river. Almost essential to mastering the sport of fly fishing for trout is a deep knowledge of aquatic insects. This class will help you understand the bug life in a stream as the key to catching more trout. This classroom lecture focuses on the identification and life cycles of key aquatic trout foods found in Colorado's rivers, streams, and still water environments. The follow-up to…

  The old adage of “Every journey starts with the first step” certainly applies to the Colorado Fly Fishing Guide Academy (CFFGA). After many years of discussion about doing a guide school we took that step and started our program in 2015. We spent a lot of time looking at a wealth of material and input from many sources, which we eventually pared down to what we believe are the essentials for becoming a professional fly fishing guide. Our program…

THIS TRIP IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE SEE OUR SEPTEMBER 2021 DATE Join us on this mini destination trip with 3 Rivers Resort in Almont, CO. We have been doing this trip twice a year for several years and it has become one of our favorites! Angler's Covey hosts will accompany you to 3 Rivers resort in Almont, CO. There, Willowfly Angler's guides will show you a great time on their local waters. One of the gems of Colorado Fly fishing!…

    If you want to peek in the window or if you have limited funds, then our Orvis 101 is the Introduction to Fly Fishing Class for you. Now’s your chance to learn fly fishing basics in one of our free fly fishing 101 classes. Free lessons on fly fishing basics, equipment and outfit rigging and some casting instruction. This is a basic 1 hour and 15 minute class with a casting demo designed to give you a taste of…

When you have completed one of the three tracks (Orvis 101, Discover Fly Fishing, or Guided Instruction), you are well prepared for our Orvis 201 Class. This is the best value and opportunity to see if your really hooked on Fly Fishing If you’ve already completed A Fly Fishing 101 course, or have some experience, you’re ready for the next step. Put the content learned in the 101 to practical use on the river. Join us for an outing on…