Learn to fly fish during free lessons

Learn the basics of fly fishing during free classes at Angler's Covey in west Colorado Springs.

The classes are sponsored by Orvis, a fly fishing equipment company.

“Our goal is to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to come learn more about the fascination of fly fishing," said Tom Rosenbauer, Orvis marketing director.

Trout Unlimited and the Federation of Fly Fishers will help with the classes and offer free memberships to students (a $70 value).

Angler's Covey as at 295 S. 21st St. (at Highway 24); 719-471-2984.

Fly Fishing 101/201
The 101 course is one hour of casting instruction and one hour of rigging. The 201 course is held on the water, with a lower instructor/student ratio.

Students get a coupon for $25 off any purchase of $50 or more and other coupons good toward Orvis gear.

Fly Fishing 101 class dates
Classes will be held at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. most mornings. See the Angler's Covey website for details.
Saturday, May 5
Sunday, May 6
Saturday May 12
Sunday, May 13
Saturday, May 26
Sunday, May 27
Saturday, June 2
Sunday, June 3
Saturday, June 16
Sunday, June 17
Saturday, June 23
Sunday, June 24

Fly Fishing 201 class dates
Classes will be held mornings and early afternoons. See the Angler's Covey website for details.
Saturday, May 19
Sunday, May 20
Saturday, June 9
Sunday June 10
Sunday, July 1