EVENTS & EDUCATION
Fly Tying Night
For Beginner tiers, we supply all instruction, materials, and tools free of charge. Over the course of four weeks, you will learn fly patterns that will introduce you to core tying skills that you will build on as you grow in your tying journey. We highly recommend starting on the first Wednesday of the month and continuing in sequence through the fourth Wednesday, as the flies and skills we teach over the course of the month will build on each other and become more difficult. Registration is required for beginners only. Call to register.
Fishing San Antonio’s Mission Reach with Mitch Macgruder
The Mission Reach of the San Antonio River is one of the largest urban ecosystem restoration projects in the United States. The restored river corridor now supports recreation, native habitat, and conservation efforts such as the reintroduction of the Guadalupe Bass, helping reconnect the community to a revitalized urban fishery.
Mitch Magruder is an Aquatic Biologist with the Environmental Sciences Department at the San Antonio River Authority. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University and a Master’s degree in Natural Resources Sciences from University of Nebraska.
Fly Tying Night
For Beginner tiers, we supply all instruction, materials, and tools free of charge. Over the course of four weeks, you will learn fly patterns that will introduce you to core tying skills that you will build on as you grow in your tying journey. We highly recommend starting on the first Wednesday of the month and continuing in sequence through the fourth Wednesday, as the flies and skills we teach over the course of the month will build on each other and become more difficult. Registration is required for beginners only. Call to register.
Fly Lines from Top to Bottom with Chris Johnson
Fly lines are the reason anglers can present lightweight flies to numerous species of fish in near endless locations, weather conditions, and depths. Chris Johnson is a member of the Scientific Anglers Pro Team, a FFI Certified Casting Instructor, and is nearing two decades as a fly shop owner. As a result, he has learned a thing or two about fly lines and even designed his very own line through Scientific Anglers - the Texas Taper! Many anglers struggle to correctly pair a fly line to a fly rod. Oddly enough, just matching the line and rod weight doesn’t always work. Chris will walk you through a wide array of Scientific Anglers floating and sinking lines. He will discuss their tapers, technologies, uses, and how to correctly pair them to your own equipment.
Fly Tying Night
For Beginner tiers, we supply all instruction, materials, and tools free of charge. Over the course of four weeks, you will learn fly patterns that will introduce you to core tying skills that you will build on as you grow in your tying journey. We highly recommend starting on the first Wednesday of the month and continuing in sequence through the fourth Wednesday, as the flies and skills we teach over the course of the month will build on each other and become more difficult. Registration is required for beginners only. Call to register.
Master Class: Fly Fishing Tailwaters with Pat Dorsey
Join us at the shop for a comprehensive look at fly fishing tailwaters with our dear friend and tailwater expert, Pat Dorsey! Tailwater fisheries provide anglers with a dependable four-season fishery that affords anglers with consistent flows, clear water, large populations of trout, and reliable hatches. Learn the tactics and techniques to successfully master these year-round waters. A detailed discussion on dams, tailwater benefits, entomology, matching the hatch, fly selection, rigging rods, reading the water, presentation and much more are included in this class.
A native of Colorado, Pat Dorsey has been guiding for nearly 35 years. Pat Dorsey spends well over two hundred days a year on the water, a combination of guiding customers, hosting destination travel-trips, and personal days on the water.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Our FREE fly fishing course will introduce you to the fundamentals of fly casting and fly tackle, as well as access points and fly selection for the Texas Hill Country. All necessary equipment is provided; just bring a notebook and pen!
Registration required. Call to book.
Fly Tying Night
For Beginner tiers, we supply all instruction, materials, and tools free of charge. Over the course of four weeks, you will learn fly patterns that will introduce you to core tying skills that you will build on as you grow in your tying journey. We highly recommend starting on the first Wednesday of the month and continuing in sequence through the fourth Wednesday, as the flies and skills we teach over the course of the month will build on each other and become more difficult. Registration is required for beginners only. Call to register.
For Intermediate+ tiers, there is no registration required. Materials and instruction are provided free of charge, but please bring your own thread, vise and tools. Each month, the fly patterns you will learn will focus on a specific material, pattern variation, or skill to increase your mastery through repetition.
Southern Rockies DIY Trip Planning with Nick Streit
Join Nick for a presentation that revolves entirely around a couple of our favorite fishing destinations - Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado! Nick will cover hatches, presentations, access points, fly patterns, camping areas, and much more in this info-packed class! If you are planning on fishing anywhere in the southern Rockies, this is a presentation that you will not want to miss as Nick will be walking you through the basics of planning a successful trip in any season!
Whiting Farms Hackle Masterclass
If you have ever wanted to dive deep into the wonderful world of Whiting fly tying hackle, then this is your chance to learn it from a Whiting Farms Pro Team member!
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
FFI Certified Casting Instructor Chris Johnson will teach you how to utilize the five Essentials of Fly Casting on the practice field and on the water!
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Tenkara for Texas and Beyond
In this class, you'll learn the tackle, rigging, and presentations necessary to Tenkara fish across the country! Special emphasis will be placed on effectively fighting large fish on Tenkara.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Umpqua Signature Pattern Tying Demo with Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson will teach you in step-by-step fashion how to tie several of his favorite flies for Texas including his Mimic Mouse, Rio Bandito, BC Streamer, Pinch Hitter, and Mimic Hopper.
Labor Day Sale
Don’t miss out on our Labor Day Sale! We will have product category discounts across the store as well as closeout specials on a wide variety of products!
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Southwest Treasure: The Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout
Chris Johnson will discuss the Rio Grande Cutthroat’s history, distribution, and current status, as well as conservation efforts benefiting the species throughout its range. This presentation will leave you inspired and ready to learn more about a fish that has earned the right to live in a places as spectacular as the species itself.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
FFI Certified Casting Instructor Chris Johnson will teach you how to utilize the five Essentials of Fly Casting on the practice field and on the water!
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Saltwater Fly Fishing: The Science of Success
Taught by Austin native and globe-trotting angler Keith Groves, this clinic packs in knowledge gained from thousands of hours of saltwater fishing across the globe.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Fly Fish and Forage
This presentation will highlight how anglers can deepen their appreciation of local ecosystems by learning to identify useful native plants encountered while fishing.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Fly Casting Classroom
FFI Certified Casting Instructor Chris Johnson will teach you how to utilize the five Essentials of Fly Casting on the practice field and on the water!
Sunfish Spolight: An In-Depth Look at the Sunfish of Central Texas
Join us for an in-depth class that is solely focused on one of Texas’ most beloved and accessible game fish, the sunfish!
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
New to fly fishing? Join us for a FREE class on the fundamentals of fly casting, fly tackle, and access points for the Texas Hill Country!
REGISTRATION FULL.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Fly Fishing the Brazos River with Pat Vanek
Pat Vanek is the passionate guide and founder of Bosque Valley Fly Fishing, specializing in rivers around Waco, Texas. This class will cover river access points, seasonal patterns, fly selection, and more.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
New to fly fishing? Join us for a FREE class on the fundamentals of fly casting, fly tackle, and access points for the Texas Hill Country!
Registration required.