Everything from basic fly fishing classes to intermediate, we'll take years off your learning curve
Learn everything fly fishing from passionate professionals with hundreds of years of combined knowledge and experience. We have a wide range of educational opportunities including fly fishing classes, schools, private lessons, fly tying classes, and more. With Mad River Outfitters and the Midwest Fly Fishing Schools fly fishing education programs, you don't just learn fly fishing- you experience the rich rewards of the sport.
F3T - Fly Fishing Film Tour
Thursday, March 6th
Exclusive
Flip's Special Trip
December 2025
Getting Started in Fly Tying
Saturday, January 4th
Getting Started in Fly Tying
Wednesday, January 29th
Knots and Leaders Class
Saturday, June 21st
Peacock Bass - Brazil
August 16th- 23rd, 2025
Peacock Bass - Brazil
January 17th- 24th, 2026
Private 1-Day Fly Fishing School
schedule anytime
Private Fly Casting Class
schedule anytime
Private Fly Fishing Class
schedule anytime
Private Fly Tying Class
schedule anytime
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Bass Flies/Streamers
March 29th with Pat Kelly
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Carp Flies
March 15th with Pat Kelly
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Dry Flies
February 22nd with Brian Flechsig
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Steelhead Flies
March 1st with Ryan Ratliff
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying Class- Women's Choice
February 8th with Katie Johnstone
Slide Inn - Montana
July 27th - August 2nd, 2025
Soaring Eagle Lodge
September 19th - 24th, 2025
Three Rivers Lodge
June 12th- 19th, 2025
White River Trip- Arkansas
May 11th- 16th, 2025
Woodland Plantation
November 15th- 18th, 2025
Woodland Plantation
September 30th- October 5th, 2025
Advanced/Saltwater Fly Casting Class
Saturday, May 24th
2-Day Fly Fishing School
June 28th and 29th- Briarwood