Learn the Fundamentals of Fly Fishing!

In this 2.5 hour introductory course, we’ll walk you through the essentials of fly fishing in a relaxed, hands-on setting. This class is designed for complete beginners who want to understand the gear, learn basic skills, and gain the confidence to start fly fishing on their own. We’ll focus on simple, accessible techniques and practice casting in a park or target bluegill sunfish at a near-by lake.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify and understand basic fly fishing gear (rod, reel, line, leader, and flies)
• Set up a fly rod and reel correctly
• Tie essential beginner knots used in fly fishing
• Recognize common beginner flies and when to use them
• Practice basic fly casting techniques
• Present a fly and detect strikes
• Hook, land, and safely handle fish

By the end of the class, you’ll have a solid foundation in fly fishing and the confidence to continue practicing on your own at local waters. This is a great first step for anyone curious about fly fishing or looking to expand their angling skills beyond traditional spin fishing. The first half of this class will be indoors at 56 Brewing in Minneapolis, following a PowerPoint and handling various pieces of fishing equipment. Then we’ll head across the street and cast some lines at targets at the park for the last half.

All equipment and learning materials are provided. $50/person due at time of booking.  

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After you complete this course, or if you already have some fly fishing experince, then check out our Fly Fishing 201 class!

2026 Sessions: 

6:30-9:00pm @ 56 Brewing, 3055 NE Columbia Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418:

Wednesday, June 3rd

Wednesday, April 1st

Wednesday, May 6th

Interested in a Private Lesson? Contact Us!

Policies:

-Fishing For All classes and events are nonrefundable, but can be transferred to other available options.

-Fishing For All does not collect your reservation or payment for programs with partner organizations, like our “Learn How to Ice Fish” programs. The partner organization will take your reservation and payment, and you are subject to their policies.

-Youth Summer Camp deposits are nonrefundable within 30 days of camp start date. They can be transferred to other available options. The remainder will be auto-collected on the 1st day of the camp. Once camp has started, this amount is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

-All class, event, and camp prices are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee and a $2/person booking fee. These costs are nonrefundable, but can be transferred with your deposit to another available option.