Time on the water,taught by women.
Guided wade trips, camp, and classes at the bench. Pick the day that fits, bring what you have, and we will take care of the rest.
Half day, three quarter, or full.
Every trip is private guiding for one or two anglers, on the water that is fishing best that week. Flies, tippet, and knots are ours to handle.
Half Day
$150A morning or an evening on your home water. We work the drift, the mend, and where the fish are holding, and we keep the pace relaxed. Best for first-timers and anyone short on time.
- One guide, up to two anglers
- All flies and terminal tackle
- Rods, reels, and waders on request
Three Quarter Day
$225Half a day of instruction and half a day of fishing it. We start with a casting tune-up on the bank, then wade together, reading seams and adjusting the rig as the light changes.
- One guide, up to two anglers
- Casting tune-up before we wade
- All flies and terminal tackle
Full Day
$350First light to last light, with lunch on the bank. We fish two stretches when the water allows, chase the hatch as it comes off, and stop when the fish tell us to.
- One guide, up to two anglers
- Lunch and drinks on the river
- All flies and terminal tackle
Three days. Two nights. One river.
Our immersive camp for anglers who want the whole picture, from the cast to the bug to the fly in the box.
Fly-Fishing Camp
Three days and two nights on the water with a small group of women anglers. Mornings are for casting and reading water, afternoons are for fishing, and evenings are for the tying bench and the fire. Lodging, meals, and gear are all covered.
- Two nights lodging
- All meals, flies, and gear
- Six instruction sessions
Learn to tie, cast, and read the water.
For kids, for groups, and for anyone who has been meaning to learn. Materials are included in all of them.
Kids Fly-Tying Class
We tie two simple patterns that actually catch fish, learn the whip finish, and talk about what the bugs do underwater. Parents are welcome to stay and watch, or to tie along.
- Tools and materials for two flies
- Class size capped at six
- All ages 8 to 14
Group Fly-Tying Class
Pick a pattern, tie it until it is right, and leave with half a dozen of your own flies and the recipe card to tie more at home. Bring a friend, or come alone and meet the group.
- All materials and tools
- Up to six people
- Use our vise or bring yours
Fly-Tying Course
Six weeks that take you from thread to a finished box. We cover materials, proportion, dubbing, and hackle, then tie the patterns you will actually fish on Texas and Arkansas water.
- Six two-hour sessions
- All materials for the course
- A vise to use for the duration
Fly-Fishing Workshop
The fundamentals away from the river. Knots, rigging, reading water, fly selection, and how to approach a seam before you ever cast. Ideal for anyone who owns a rod and has never had a lesson.
- Five hours of instruction
- Knot and rigging practice
- A printed reference to take home
Private Casting Lesson
Time on the lawn or on the water, built around what your cast is actually doing. We fix the tailing loop, tighten the loop, and work on accuracy at the distances you really fish.
- One hour, one angler
- Video review of your cast
- Rod and line provided if you need them
Book a trip, a class, or a season of lessons.
Become a memberQuestions? mduffy@blackswananglers.com
