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.
Alaska - Septembows
September 13th- 20th, 2025
Alaska - Silver Slammin'
August 16th- 23rd, 2025
Andros Island Bonefish Club
November 1st- 6th, 2025
Andros Island Bonefish Club
February 8th- 15th, 2025
Andros Island Bonefish Club
February 14th- 21st, 2026
Basic Fly Tying Course
start February 5th
Basic Knots and Rigging Class
Wednesday, December 4th
Beginners Fly Fishing Program
Wednesday, March 26th
Blane Chocklett Musky School and Trip
January 26th- February 1st, 2025
Entomology 101 Class
Saturday, January 18th
Getting Started in Fly Tying
Saturday, January 4th
Getting Started in Fly Tying
Wednesday, January 29th
Knots and Leaders Class
Wednesday, January 8th
Peacock Bass - Brazil
January 7th- 14th, 2023
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