Some of the best fly fishing education is right here at The Blue Quill Angler — and it’s completely free. Join us on Saturday mornings to learn directly from outstanding guides, fly tyers, designers, and educators who love sharing what they know. From choosing the right flies and improving your presentations to discovering new waters and refining your techniques, every seminar offers practical ideas you can take straight to the river. Whether you’re just getting started or have fished for decades, come ask questions, pick up new skills, and learn from some of the best in the sport.

Next Seminar

Saturday, November 7 · 10 AM

Chris Johnson

Owner, Living Waters Fly Fishing

High Country to Hill Country: Fly Fishing the Wilds of Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado

Join Chris for a regional look at three incredible fly fishing destinations. He'll share what makes each fishery unique, from high mountain freestones to productive Hill Country rivers, and how to find success on them throughout the season.

Discover how the techniques used to pursue warmwater species in small Texas streams translate to fishing for native cutthroat trout in Colorado and New Mexico. Chris connects these fisheries through careful approaches, reading water, fly selection, and smart presentations.

Learn more about Chris & his presentation

Chris is the owner of Living Waters Fly Fishing in Round Rock, Texas, an experienced guide, FFI casting instructor, Umpqua signature fly designer, and author of Favorite Flies for Texas. His conservation work includes support for Rio Grande cutthroat trout. This seminar explores the surprising common ground between Hill Country creek fishing and high-country trout fishing.

Upcoming Seminars

Sat, November 14

Chris Steinbeck

Fly fishing guide · The Blue Quill Angler

Winter Fly Fishing Tactics for the South Platte River

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Chris will cover winter fishing from November–December through January–February and into March and spring, including water temperatures, flows, weather, holding water, rigging, fly selection, and presentation. He is BQA’s General Manager and a full-time guide with 17 seasons of experience, specializing in Cheesman Canyon, Deckers, and the Dream Stream.

Sat, November 21

Phil Iwane

Umpqua signature fly designer

Signature Fly Patterns: Live Fly Tying Demonstration

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Phil will demonstrate his approach to tying effective trout flies, discussing materials, construction, and practical applications. An Umpqua signature fly designer, he is known for patterns including the Iwan-E-Dun, No Mercy Midge, and Para Midge. Exact demonstration patterns will be confirmed.

Sat, December 5

Antonio Rodrigues

Owner · Front Range Anglers

Presentation Topic Coming Soon

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Antonio, owner of Front Range Anglers in Boulder, brings experience as a Portuguese competitive fly angler, instructor, and Umpqua signature fly designer. His seminar topic will be announced soon.