GARNA is excited to collaborate with the Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited for this event!
Join us for an introductory Fly Fishing Workshop that covers all the essentials in an engaging and hands-on format! You’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a proficient fly fisher. Discover why fly fishing is so captivating as we explore the fascinating world of trout and their diet of aquatic insects. Get acquainted with the necessary tackle, including rods, reels, leaders, and tippets, and learn how to select the right equipment. Knot tying techniques will be demonstrated. Delve into the intricacies of trout feeding habits. Explore the different types of flies and their resemblance to real insects. Discover various fly fishing methods, from dry flies to nymphing and streamers. Gain a deeper understanding of fish habits and learn how to read the water effectively. The workshop includes in-depth fly casting demonstration and instruction session, where you’ll have the opportunity to practice your skills. Finally, put your newfound knowledge to the test as you venture out to the pond to catch your own fish.
We will begin with a classroom session at Valley View Nature Learning Center, then we’ll head to Frantz Lake and put our new skills to work.
Students should bring their own gear if possible. If not, the Chaffee Mobile Gear Library can loan you a rod and reel. Let us know when you register if you need to borrow gear.
This event is free and open to the public. Class size is limited and registration is required. Click here to register.
Have you completed a GARNA waiver for 2025? If not, please click this link and fill one out.
GARNA’s community and youth programs empower people with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to connect with and care for the environment. We focus on building relationships – with ourselves, with each other, and with the land – through meaningful experiences and shared learning. By combining empowerment with connections, we help foster a deep sense of responsibility that goes beyond our programs, inspiring lifelong stewardship and active participation in protecting the ecosystems we all depend on.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
