Intro to Fly Fishing
Whether you’re brand new to fly fishing or looking to build a strong foundation, our Intro to Fly Fishing Course is designed to set you up for success on the water. This two-session beginner fly fishing class includes a Thursday evening classroom session at our Evergreen shop, followed by a day on the river the following Sunday — giving you both the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to become a confident, independent angler.
We keep our classes small, with a maximum of six students and two professional instructors on the river, ensuring personalized guidance and one-on-one attention throughout the day. By the end of the course, you’ll understand essential equipment, knots, rigging, reading water, casting fundamentals, fly selection, and how to approach a river with confidence. Our goal is simple: when you leave, you’ll have the skills to fish on your own and enjoy Colorado’s incredible rivers for years to come.
All premium equipment is provided — no gear purchase necessary. Students fish with Sage fly rods, while Simms and Orvis waders and boots are included for comfort and performance on the water. Each angler also has access to a fully stocked Umpqua pack for the day, complete with tools and on-water essentials, and receives a printed course book to take home for continued learning.
Sign up today to secure your spot in one of the best intro to fly fishing classes in the Denver/Evergreen, Colorado area!
In Loving Memory of
Kerry Caraghar
Kerry Caraghar was a cherished member of the Blue Quill Angler family and longtime director of our Intro to Fly Fishing program. Kerry dedicated his career to teaching others, sharing his passion for fly fishing, and inspiring new anglers with patience, kindness, and genuine care. His love for our local waters—especially Clear Creek—will live on in the countless people he guided and the community he helped shape.
Classes Offered
Introduction to Fly Fishing
$325 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.
2026 Intro Class Dates:
- April 23rd, 26th
- April 30th, May 3rd
- May 14th, 17th
- May 28th, 31st
- June 4th, 7th
- June 11th, 14th
- June 25th, 28th
- July 9th, 12th
- July 16th, 19th
- July 23rd, 26th
- July 30th, Aug 2nd
- August 6th, 9th
- August 13th, 16th
- August 27th, 30th
- September 10th, 13th
- September 17th, 20th
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, 24th, 25th, 27th
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.