Smallmouth Bass on the fly is the best thing since sliced bread! Learn how to target and fly fish for these amazing creatures in our local rivers.
Ready to take your fishing further? The Frequent Fisher Club gives you free, unlimited access to all 301-level classes plus eight exclusive member benefits, including discounts on trips and courses, early and priority access, member-only fishing opportunities, expert insights, and a connected network of anglers focused on fishing for joy, confidence, and community.
What really puts Minnesota on the map as a fly fishing destination is our smallmouth bass rivers. They’re big, they’re mean, they eat big flies, they’re acrobatic fighters- what’s not to love? Smallies require having a wide breadth of techniques from stripping streamers, dead drifting crayfish, and popping frogs that makes them an exciting target for fly anglers.
In this 3hr class, we’ll show you all the best flies and how to use them for smallies. We’ll also show you how to read water and find the spots that they’re sitting in while wading. These classes take place at our bass camp cabin in Pine City MN, located right on the Snake River- one of the best smallie rivers in the state! We’ll cover flies and rigging in the cabin, then head to the river to read water and practice various techniques, then we’ll wade around for some DIY fishing to test out your new knowledge. This class is perfect for intermediate anglers who want to learn who to fly fish for smallmouth bass, especially while wading, and is a good next step for anglers who completed the 201 class.
This class is a prerequisite for: DIY Bass Camp.
2026 Rate and Dates
$75/person. Become a Frequent Fisher Member to take 301 classes for free, and more!
- Saturday, June 21st @ 9:00am, Bass Camp Cabin, Pine City, MN
- Sunday Aug 2nd @ 9:00, Bass Camp Cabin, Pine City, MN
Private lessons can also be arranged on a limited basis, email Evan to inquire on dates: fishing4all.llc@gmail.com
What’s Included
- Experienced, patient, and fun-loving guide to coach you
- Knot tying ropes
- Class pamphlet to take home
- Hands-on opportunities grow your smallmouth bass fishing skills
What You Need
- Personal fishing gear. A detailed supply list can be sent to you
- Personal gear, like rain coats and polarized sunglasses
- Snack/lunch and beverages to share
- MN Fishing License
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.