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.
Beginners Fly Fishing Program
Wednesday, June 3rd
Blane Chocklett Musky School and Trip
January 2nd- 8th, 2026
Entomology 101 Class
Saturday, April 25th
Entomology 101 Class
Wednesday, June 17th
Flip's Special Trip
December 2025
Getting Started in Fly Tying
Saturday, January 3rd
Getting Started in Fly Tying
Wednesday, February 4th
Knots and Leaders Class
Saturday, June 20th
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
Three Rivers Lodge
June 12th- 19th, 2025
White River Trip- Arkansas
May3rd- 8th, 2026
Woodland Plantation
November 15th- 18th, 2025
Woodland Plantation
October 17th- 22nd, 2026