
Intro to Fly Fishing
The Blue Quill Angler has teamed up with industry leaders Umpqua and Sage, to provide anglers a wide range of educational fly fishing classes to increase their knowledge and skill level through our Intro to Fly Fishing curriculum. Whether you have never even held a fly-rod, or been fly fishing for years, the Blue Quill Angler has a fly fishing class for you in near the Denver area!
We all live and breathe fly fishing and we are passionate about getting you started on the right track to a lifetime of fly fishing enjoyment. All Blue Quill Angler classes feature rods and reels from Sage, and fully loaded Umpqua packs with leaders, tippet, accessories, and flies for you to use out on the river.
Kerry Caraghar developed our Introduction to Fly Fishing classes here at the shop based on his extensive background and experience. With more than 30 years of experience as an Orvis-endorsed guide and instructor, Kerry's knowledge and passion has made our Introduction to Fly Fishing Classes the gold standard in fly fishing instruction.
Every one of our Blue Quill Instructors has been personally trained and mentored by Kerry and are dedicated to continuing the success of our Introduction to Fly Fishing classes. Unfortunately Kerry is currently taking a leave of absence to deal with his health. Click here for more information on Kerry and his battle with cancer.

KERRY CARAGHAR
Class Founder
Kerry is instrumental in developing our award winning training program. Kerry was born in Colorado where his family has lived since the mid 1800‘s. His love affair with fly fishing began at an early age when he learned to fish on the beaver ponds of Buffalo Creek, CO, near his grandfather’s hotel. Summers spent fishing and storytelling on the hotel porch remain as fond childhood memories.
Classes Offered

Introduction to Fly Fishing
$275 Per Person
This class is open to anyone who is wanting to learn how to fly fish. This is a 2 session course that we limit to a maximum of 6 anglers per class. Classes run weekly from mid-April through mid-October. Each week, the first session takes place on a Thursday evening, from 6-9PM at our shop in Evergreen. The second session happens on the following Sunday, where you spend the day on the river with your instructor. Classes' are limited to 6 people with 2 instructors.
Our course includes the use of all the necessary gear you'll need for a successful day on the water. All our classes feature Sage rods and reels and fully-loaded Umpqua packs with leaders, tippet, accessories and flies for your to use out on the river. We also provide waders and boots for all participants.
Class participants will also receive a 10% OFF discount coupon to be used for their next retail purchase.
2025 Class Dates:
• April 24th/27th
• May 1st/4th
• May 15th/18th
• May 29th/June 1st
• June 19th/22nd
• June 26th/ 29th
• July 17th/20th
• July 24th/27th
• July 31st/August 3rd
• August 7th/10th
• August 14th/17th
• August 21st/ 24th
• Sept. 4th/7th
• Sept. 11th/14th
• Sept. 18th/21st

Euro Nymphing Clinic
$525 (one angler) $625 (two anglers)
These clinics focus on the basics of euro nymphing and includes instruction on building leaders, rigging, fly selection, reading water, and other on-water techniques.
Clinic includes:
- 6 hours of Instruction
- Each angler will get a dozen euro flies!
- use of all necessary gear included (Rod/Reel, Waders/Boots)
These clinics are scheduled on an individual basis based on our instructors availability and your desired dates. Please call or email one of our trip schedulers to book your clinic today.
Phone : (303)674-4700 (option 2)
email: booknow@bluequillangler.com
Euro Nymphing Clinics on Private Water
$575 per angler
These pre-scheduled clinics will be held at Rawhide Fly Fishers, a private ranch on the North Fork of the South Platte River. Private water allows us to avoid weekend crowds and focus on providing you with the best experience. These clinics are limited to 3 anglers.
These clinics focus on the basics of euro nymphing and includes instruction on building leaders, rigging, fly selection, reading water, and other on-water techniques.
Clinic includes:
- 6 hours of Instruction
- Each angler will get a dozen euro flies!
- use of all necessary gear included (Rod/Reel, Waders/Boots)
2025 Dates:
Sunday July 20, 2025
Sunday August 17, 2025
Sunday September 14, 2025

Spring Clinic w/Bob Dye on the Colorado River
$275 Per Person
Spend the day with our head guide on the Colorado River, Bob Dye, while learning how to fish this section of the Upper Colorado River in the winter/early spring. Bob literally wrote the book on fly fishing the Colorado River - so you couldn't be in better hands. Bob will start the day by discussing how to rig your rod and go over fly selection in these spring months. Once fishing, Bob will be showing anglers where to target winter/spring fish, and more importantly, how to catch them! Each student in the class will get one-on-one attention while continuing to hone their winter/spring fly fishing skills.
2025 Clinic Dates:
March: 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th, 31st
April: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Classes are limited to 3 anglers and book up fast!

Kids Fly Fishing Class
$175 Per Person - 2025 Dates to be announced soon!
Our kid’s fly fishing classes, sponsored by Umpqua, are open to any kid from 8-13 years old. In this 1 day class, kids acquire new skills and learn many fascinating facts about trout, their environment, and feeding habits; but most importantly how to catch them on a fly rod! After learning a little about fly fishing, the kids will get to test their new skills at the Buchanon Ponds across from our shop.

Intro to Fly Tying Class
$125 Per Person
The purpose of this class is to introduce the beginner to the basic fly tying techniques. This is a two hour classe that will be hosted at our shop in Evergreen. Dates to be announced soon.
We can also arrange private one-on-one sessions for more advanced patterns or special requests.

Saturday's Orvis 101 Class
Free of Charge
We host a free fly fishing clinic at our shop in Evergreen every Saturday from June – September. Learn how to cast, tie knots, rig your rod, choose the right fly, and more. Discounts offered on Orvis products and other items for those who come.
No reservation required.