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The Blue Quill AnglerEvergreen, Colorado · Since 1988
Summer in Evergreen, Colorado · Ages 8–14
Blue Quill Angler
Youth Fly Fishing
Academy.
Three days of learning, tying, casting, and chasing that next great moment on the water—with Grace and Faith, “Twins on the Fly,” and our senior Blue Quill Angler guides.
Only 8 anglers. Room to learn. Space to grow.
3 daysA hands-on fly fishing experience
Ages 8–14For kids with a passion for fishing
8 anglersMaximum per academy
Evergreen, COBased at our fly shop
For the kid who can’t stop talking about fishing
Turn that spark
into a lifelong passion.
Some kids see a river and immediately wonder what’s swimming in it. This academy is for them.
The Blue Quill Angler Youth Fly Fishing Academy brings that curiosity to life over three days through hands-on instruction, fly tying, and time on the water. With just 8 anglers per academy, there’s room for questions, practice, and the personal attention that helps young anglers build confidence.
We’re bringing together the energy of two inspiring young anglers and the experience of our most senior guides for a summer adventure we can’t wait to share.
Meet your academy leaders
Grace
& Faith
Twins on the Fly
Flycraft ambassadorsMeet the twins on Instagram ↗Grace & Faith · Twins on the Fly
Young anglers. Inspiring mentors.
Led by passion.
Backed by experience.
We’re excited to welcome Grace and Faith—known as “Twins on the Fly” and ambassadors for Flycraft—as the leaders of our youth academy sessions. Their enthusiasm for fly fishing is contagious, and their knowledge and dedication reach well beyond their years.
Grace loves the excitement of streamer fishing, while Faith enjoys the finesse of dry flies. They also tie their own flies, bringing a hands-on connection to the sport that fits right into the academy experience.
For kids who share that same excitement, learning alongside these young anglers makes the experience especially meaningful.
Senior-guide supervision throughout academy.
Grace and Faith will lead the classes with supervision from our most senior Blue Quill Angler guides.
Grace and Faith will lead the classes with supervision from our most senior Blue Quill Angler guides.
A word from Pat Dorsey
“I saw something very special in these young ladies the first time I saw them casting for rising trout on the San Juan River. We are blessed to have them lead our youth academy.”
Twins on the Fly · Featured by Flycraft
See the passion they’ll share.
Get to know Grace and Faith through Flycraft’s film about their family’s time on the Green River.
Watch their Flycraft film ↗Learn it. Practice it. Fish it.
Real skills for their next adventure.
From understanding the basics to fishing a fly they tied themselves, anglers will build skills they can take back to the water.
01 / THE FOUNDATIONS
Think like an angler.
Build a basic understanding of fly fishing and how the pieces—from the fly to the presentation—work together.
02 / THE CAST
Find their rhythm.
Practice casting with instruction and feedback that help turn a new movement into a useful fishing skill.
03 / THE CONNECTION
Rig it. Knot it.
Learn rigging and knot tying, building confidence in the small details that connect an angler to a fish.
04 / THE FLY
Tie it. Then try it.
Learn to tie flies they’ll use on the water. Few things are more exciting than fishing something you made yourself.
Day three · Shawnee Meadows
New skills.
A fly they tied.
A moment to remember.
On the final day, we’ll head to Shawnee Meadows to put it all together. Anglers will take their casting, rigging, knot tying, and fly tying skills to the water, with a fish in the net and a big smile as the goal.
This is where practice becomes an adventure—and the fish stories begin.
Plan their summer adventure
Academy at a glance.
- Ages
- 8–14 years old
- Academy size
- Limited to 8 anglers per academy
- Length
- 3 days
- Home base
- The Blue Quill Angler · Evergreen, Colorado
- Final day
- On the water at Shawnee Meadows
- Academy leaders
- Grace and Faith, “Twins on the Fly,” supervised by our most senior guides
- Academy dates
- To be announced
- Tuition
- $995 per student
A few things to know
Who is this academy designed for?
Kids ages 8–14 who are excited about fly fishing and eager to learn. The curriculum covers the basics of fly fishing, casting, rigging, knots, and fly tying, followed by a final day on the water.
Who will be teaching and supervising?
Grace and Faith, “Twins on the Fly,” will lead the classes. Our most senior Blue Quill Angler guides will supervise the academy sessions.
Can parents attend the final day?
Yes! Parents are welcome to watch and celebrate with their anglers at Shawnee Meadows on the last day.
What should my child bring?
Please call the shop for equipment and packing details, daily hours, and final-day logistics before registering.
How do I learn more?
Call The Blue Quill Angler at 303-674-4700 for academy information and registration details.
8 anglers. Three days. So much to discover.
Give their passion
some room to run.
A small group, inspiring young leaders, and experienced guides. Let’s make this a summer they’ll remember.
$995 per student
The Blue Quill Angler · Evergreen, Colorado · 303-674-4700