Women's Fly Fishing Clinic

June 11-13, 2021

Frying Pan River

Basalt, CO

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clinic details:

 

Geared towards the beginner to intermediate fly fisher, this weekend clinic will help you fly fish with confidence while improving your skills. 

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Friday June 11: 

Arrive and check in between 3-5pm at Frying Pan Angler fly shop: 231 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO 81621

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5pm: Happy Hour at Frying Pan Anglers with an introduction to fly rods, reels, lines, and other gear.

Dinner to follow at Capitol Creek Brewery.

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Saturday June 12:

Breakfast and lunch provided. Spend all day on the river with your guide learning how to read water; understand when to use various rigging and casting techniques; knots; basic  entomology; landing/netting fish and river safety.

Dinner to follow at Free Range Kitchen & Wine Bar.

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Sunday June 13:

Breakfast and lunch provided. Spend all day fishing while practicing skills and tactics with your guide as your coach.

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By the end of the clinic you will be able to:

Set up your gear, tie 2+ types of knots, identify 3-5+ bugs and fly patterns, analyze river structure for feeding lanes, practice a variety of casts and understand line control, safely net and release fish, and so much more....plus share lots of stories.

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What's Included:​

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1. Modern and comfortable accommodations at Frying Pan River Lodge with private river access.

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2. All meals - 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners + snacks.

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3. Two days on the river with a professional guide as your instructor and coach. 

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4. Rental gear (waders + boots) are available as needed. Using your own rod and reel is highly encouraged.

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5. SWAG Bag!

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What's Not Included:

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1. Transportation to/from the lodge.

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2. Gratuity for your guides. 

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Pricing Varies by Lodging:

 

Prefer to have your own accommodations for the weekend?

$800 per person - a riverside studio with 2 queen beds, bathroom, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, high speed Wifi, radiant heat flooring.

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Do you have another friend who wants to participate in the women's clinic?

$650 per person - share a riverside studio with the same amenities above or a room in the house which features a full kitchen with island, dining room, living room, covered front deck with river views, rear patio, high speed Wifi, radiant heat flooring. 

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For more details, information, and images of the lodging visit Frying Pan River Lodge

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Registration must be completed by each individual participant. We have limited the clinic to only 8 women. The participant to guide ratio will be 2:1 to ensure you get personalized, customized attention during the clinic. 

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What to Bring:

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For the river 

-Comfortable clothing + plenty of layers for wearing with waders (pants, sun shirts, and jackets; preferably not cotton)

-Hiking-style, non-cotton socks

-Shoes or sandals to wear to/from the river

-Hat and polarized sunglasses

-Sunscreen and lip balm

-Buff or neck gaiter

-Water bottle 

-Fishing pack or vest, net, rod and reel, fly boxes (not required but encouraged to use your own)

-Waders and boots (also available to borrow as needed)

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For the dinners

-Casual attire, nothing too fancy, just be you!

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Meet Your GUIDES

Meegan Bennett

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Chelsey Christy

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"Everything about this women's fly fishing clinic is wonderful - from the accommodations to the food, and the professional guides to the beautiful location - Meegan has done an excellent job paying attention to all the details to make this a special weekend."

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-Susan A, Colorado Springs, CO

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