Blackfoot River Outfitters’ 4th Annual Ladies Night – Missoula,…

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Bring your girlfriends… wine + fly fishing! Need we say more?
We are hosting our 4th annual fly fishing Ladies Night!
  • Learn how to or improve your fly cast and participate in our fun casting course
  • Practice knots with our interactive tying table
  • Learn how to read water and handle fish @keepemwetfishing
  • Enjoy a glass, or two, of wine
  • Try on all new 2019 gear from Orvis, Simms, and Raging River Sales
  • Take advantage of a 20% OFF STOREWIDE SALE*
  • Demo G. Loomis and Orvis rods
  • Enter into our raffles for some BIG items… details to follow!
  • Shop local, women-centered businesses
  • Sign up for our Spring learn to fly fish classes at a discounted price. Women’s specific and spey casting classes available!
We are proud to have two awesome women on staff and are stoked to be a part of this wonderful community. Our goal with this event is to be the go-to shop in town for female anglers… no matter your skill level! #uniteatladiesnight. Whether it’s your first time or you’re the next Joan Wulff, we want to help you start your fly fishing season off right! Women and men… we welcome you with open arms! And as always… wine 🙂 #5050onthewater.
With your $10 purchase, you receive:
  • Logo wine glass
  • Ladies Night lanyard (handmade by FlyVines in Missoula) with your Ladies Night kit, including two glasses of wine on us!
  • Two free raffle tickets
  • Swag
  • And much more!
Non-alcoholic options available. No purchase necessary. All fly fishing gear is provided. Just bring yourself, your friends, extra layers to keep warm (if need be), and be ready for a good time!
No registration needed, just RSVP if you are joining us! And stay tuned, we will be adding videos with all the goodies and fun to be had, leading up to the evening!
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(*some restrictions apply)
Event will be held at Blackfoot River Outfitters in Missoula, Montana.

Women’s Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing Retreat – Lake George,…

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LEARN, LAUGH AND UNTANGLE YOUR MIND

The Women’s Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing Retreat is a luxurious escape waiting for you. Specially designed for someone longing to leave the stresses of life behind, this retreat is more than just a fly fishing weekend. It’s an invitation to spend time with the healing rhythm of private water, hidden in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Let the wilderness refresh. Enjoy the pleasure of learning a new skill. Indulge in five-star accommodations, yummy meals, massages, hot soaks, hikes and the company of like-minded women. There will be time during the weekend for private reflection and refreshment. You might just discover a new you!

Just For You:

  • Receive one-on-one instruction from your own Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing guide
  • Fish private water – opportunity for more and bigger fish and no crowds
  • Rest three nights in five-star lodging and encounter luxurious surprises
  • Loosen up with massage and yoga
  • Explore a historic 110-acre ranch and hike in a wild flower valley
  • Soak in a Japanese-style hot tub
  • Enjoy quiet breakfasts, stream side lunches and Colorado cuisine dinners on our scenic patio with drinks and new friends, under a blanket of stars

Activities

Each day allows for relaxing and meditative time for you to choose how to spend. Greet the day with coffee and reflection on the patio, schedule an in-room afternoon massage – one is included with your registration. Rest and relax, journal and meditate. Each afternoon/evening we will host a fly fishing seminar to discuss your questions, instruct on some basics such as knot tying, rigging, entomology, fly selection, and more!

Colorado Cuisine

Get ready for local flavor! Each meal during the retreat is planned with your enjoyment in mind; welcome reception hors d’oeuvres, morning breakfast buffet, stream-side hot-cooked lunches, and Colorado cuisine style dinners. Relax nightly on the lodge’s scenic patio. Share the day’s adventures with friends over wine and hors d’oeuvres, wood burning fires and a panoramic sunset. A special catered Celebration dinner will be held off-site Saturday evening at the Ranch. (Any food sensitivities/allergies will be accommodated.)

Celebrate

You’ll visit a 110-acre private historic ranch surrounded by national forest. Enjoy a soak in the Japanese-style hot tub (robes and towels provided), an outdoor massage, yoga session on the lawn, explore the ranch, or go for a hike! On the last night we’ll party at the ranch with a special Celebration dinner. Socialize over wine and hors d’oeuvres. Reflect on the weekend, share memories with new friends about the fish you caught and the ones that got away!

Location

Your base camp will be in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains at Mountain River Lodge, Lake George, Colorado. The lodge is located 50 miles west of Colorado Springs Airport and 122 miles south of the Denver International Airport.

Transportation

We will transport you to streams for fly fishing at Rainbow Falls Mountain Trout and to off-site activities at the Wild Canyon Ranch. We can provide transportation from Denver International Airport and Colorado Springs Airport for an additional fee.

Gear

All gear and fishing equipment is included. Bring clothing and outer layers for a variety of possible weather scenarios such as sun and rain as weather changes quickly in Colorado. Be sure to bring a brimmed hat such as a ball-cap, and polarized sunglasses for our fishing time. The days should be very warm and the nights cool off quite a bit so make sure to bring your favorite cozy sweater!

Cost

Single Occupancy: $2,495
Double Occupancy: $2,245

Registration

Please see full event details and register at http://rockymountainescapes.com/

Women on the Fly Clinic – Truckee, CA

    Intro to fly-fishing clinic covering: conservation, casting, knots, and entomology. Casting instruction by Brian Slusser of Four Seasons Fly Fishing. Other info covered by Mountain Hardware staff. Gear will be provided. If you have a rod and need some help setting it up, feel free to bring it in! Class will be held at Mountain Hardware and Sports in Truckee, California. Please contact Heather Spahn at info@mountainhardwareandsports.com or (530) 587-4844 to register.

Estancia Tecka with Dave & Amelia Jensen – Patagonia,…

Request More Info Join Dave & Amelia Jensen for a week at Estancia Tecka’s Headquarters Lodge. Tecka is one of the largest working cattle and sheep ranches in South America and has two major trout streams flowing right through the middle of it, in splendid isolation. You’ll rarely see another person near these rivers, except for the estancia’s gauchos on horseback. With over 435,000 acres of land, you’ll often feel as if you’re the only one fishing in Patagonia. On top of their lifetimes spent fly fishing, over a decade of travel has proven Dave and Amelia Jensen some of the finest anglers and teachers out there. Their passion to share the wonders of the world of fly fishing is part of who they are, and we are grateful to have Dave and Amelia for a third year of producing Orvis’ Advanced Tactics “Master-Class Monday” video series. They can’t wait to get out on the water with you soon! TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Learn fishing trips and techniques from your hosts, Dave and Amelia Jensen.
  • Reserved for fly-fishing only, the Rio Corcovado runs wild and clear across the pampas and through 45 miles of the vast Estancia Tecka.
  • Enjoy opportunities to wade fish over 40 miles of private beats on the Tecka River, a classic, meandering spring creek.
  • Indulge in classical Argentine and Patagonian cuisine while drinking top, Argentinian wines.
Hosts: Dave & Ameila Jensen Trip Length: 7 nights, 6 days of guided fishing Pricing: From $5,600 per angler WHAT’S INCLUDED:
  • Seven nights’ accommodations at Estancia Tecka’s Headquarters Lodge (double occupancy)
  • Six days of guided fishing on the Rio Corcovado and the Rio Tecka (2 anglers per guide)
  • Meals and beverages during your stay
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing licenses
  • Transportation throughout the ranch
  • Transfer to/from Esquel airport
Venue: Estancia Tecka’s Headquarters Lodge, Foyel, Chubut Province, Argentina

Carrileufu River Lodge with Dave & Amelia Jensen –…

Request More Info Join Dave & Amelia Jensen for a week at Carrileufu River Lodge. Situated in the middle of a complex network of lakes and rivers located between the snow-capped Andes and the arid steppes of Chubut Province, this area provides anglers with ideal access to some of the best fly fishing for trout in Patagonia. On top of their lifetimes spent fly fishing, over a decade of travel has proven Dave and Amelia Jensen some of the finest anglers and teachers out there. Their passion to share the wonders of the world of fly fishing is part of who they are, and we are grateful to have Dave and Amelia for a third year of producing Orvis’ Advanced Tactics “Master-Class Monday” video series. They can’t wait to get out on the water with you soon! TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Learn fishing trips and techniques from your hosts, Dave and Amelia Jensen.
  • Float and wade fish in freestone rivers, spring creeks, gin-clear lakes and the world-famous Rio Rivadavia.
  • Experience an optional 3-day wilderness float on the rarely-fished Rio Chubut.
  • Comfortable accommodations in a scenic mountain valley overlooking the Tres Picos.
Hosts: Dave & Amelia Jensen Trip Length: 7 nights, 6 days of guided fishing Pricing: From $5,600 per angler WHAT’S INCLUDED:
  • Seven nights’ accommodations (double occupancy)
  • Six days of guided fishing (2 anglers per guide)
  • Meals and beverages during your stay
  • Laundry service
  • Transportation between fishing locations
  • Transfer to/from Esquel or Bariloche airport*
*Exclusive to this special departure date to Carrileufu River Lodge.   Venue: Carrileufu River Lodge, Cholila, Chubut Province, Argentina

Parent-Child 2-Day Fly Fishing School – Manchester, VT

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Join us for these special limited space fly-fishing schools that are perfect for the family. At the Orvis Parent/Child Fly-Fishing School, you and your child will learn the basics of fly fishing. This is a great opportunity to learn a skill that will last a lifetime while sharing the memory with a loved one. Our expert instructors will help you with all things fly fishing, such as setting up the rod, fly selection, knot-tying, and how to safely release your catch. Fly-fishing classes are held in our brand-new schoolhouse directly across from the Orvis Flagship Store, on our fully-stocked casting pond, and out on the famed Battenkill River.
You’ll cover it all at the Manchester, Vermont Fly Fishing School:
  • Fly casting techniques
  • Essential fly fishing knots
  • How to choose your gear and tackle
  • Stream entomolgy (the science of insects)
  • Proper fly selection
  • How to read water and currents
  • How to play, land, and safely release fish

Parent-Child 2-Day Fly Fishing School – Manchester, VT

Book Now
Join us for these special limited space fly-fishing schools that are perfect for the family. At the Orvis Parent/Child Fly-Fishing School, you and your child will learn the basics of fly fishing. This is a great opportunity to learn a skill that will last a lifetime while sharing the memory with a loved one. Our expert instructors will help you with all things fly fishing, such as setting up the rod, fly selection, knot-tying, and how to safely release your catch. Fly-fishing classes are held in our brand-new schoolhouse directly across from the Orvis Flagship Store, on our fully-stocked casting pond, and out on the famed Battenkill River.
You’ll cover it all at the Manchester, Vermont Fly Fishing School:
  • Fly casting techniques
  • Essential fly fishing knots
  • How to choose your gear and tackle
  • Stream entomolgy (the science of insects)
  • Proper fly selection
  • How to read water and currents
  • How to play, land, and safely release fish

Women’s 2-Day Fly-Fishing School – Manchester, VT

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Join us for our 2-day women’s fly fishing school where we aspire to educate and inspire women in a supportive, fun, and noncompetitive environment. Pick up a fly rod at the Orvis Manchester Fly-Fishing School, situated in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains and you’ll leave with the knowledge and know-how to cast like a seasoned angler. Our expert instructors help you with everything from setting up the rod, to fly selection and knots, to how to safely release your catch. Fishing classes are held in our state-of-the-art schoolhouse situated directly across from the Orvis Flagship Store, on our fully-stocked casting pond, and out on the famed Battenkill.

You’ll cover it all at the Manchester, Vermont Fly-Fishing School:

  • Fly casting techniques
  • Essential fly fishing knots
  • How to choose your gear and tackle
  • Stream entomolgy (the science of insects)
  • Proper fly selection
  • How to read water and currents
  • How to play, land, and safely release fish

Women’s 2-Day Fly-Fishing School – Manchester, VT

Book Now
Join us for our 2-day women’s fly fishing school where we aspire to educate and inspire women in a supportive, fun, and noncompetitive environment. Pick up a fly rod at the Orvis Manchester Fly-Fishing School, situated in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains and you’ll leave with the knowledge and know-how to cast like a seasoned angler. Our expert instructors help you with everything from setting up the rod, to fly selection and knots, to how to safely release your catch. Fishing classes are held in our state-of-the-art schoolhouse situated directly across from the Orvis Flagship Store, on our fully-stocked casting pond, and out on the famed Battenkill.

You’ll cover it all at the Manchester, Vermont Fly-Fishing School:

  • Fly casting techniques
  • Essential fly fishing knots
  • How to choose your gear and tackle
  • Stream entomolgy (the science of insects)
  • Proper fly selection
  • How to read water and currents
  • How to play, land, and safely release fish

Women’s 1-Day Fly-Fishing School – Manchester, VT

Book Now
Join us for our 1-day women’s fly fishing school where we aspire to educate and inspire women in a supportive, fun, and noncompetitive environment. Pick up a fly rod at the Orvis Manchester Fly-Fishing School, situated in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains and you’ll leave with the knowledge and know-how to cast like a seasoned angler. Our expert instructors help you with everything from setting up the rod, to fly selection and knots, to how to safely release your catch. Fishing classes are held in our state-of-the-art schoolhouse situated directly across from the Orvis Flagship Store, on our fully-stocked casting pond, and out on the famed Battenkill.

You’ll cover it all at the Manchester, Vermont Fly-Fishing School:

  • Fly casting techniques
  • Essential fly fishing knots
  • How to choose your gear and tackle
  • Stream entomolgy (the science of insects)
  • Proper fly selection
  • How to read water and currents
  • How to play, land, and safely release fish
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