Providing Education and Growth in Fly Fishing
TEACHING ILLINOIS TO FLY FISH
Yes… We Fly Fish in Illinois. In fact, we have a surprising number of opportunities to do so. Illinois Fly Fishing Company is all about getting YOU out on our water…. teaching you the craft while focusing on the journey
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CASTING INSTRUCTION
Fly Casting is part craft, part intuition, and part sacred experience. It is a lifetime’s work - whether you are raising a fly rod for the very first time, wishing to add more distance to your cast, or practice the essential skills for an upcoming trip, personal instruction will help improve your angling pursuits.
1:1 $75 / Hour
2:1 $100 / Hour
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GUIDED LESSONS
Guided Lessons are more education-focused than a basic guided trip. Our goal is to create mindful, well rounded anglers through various lessons and species. Our guided lessons will help improve your confidence on the water, sharpen your skills and tighten your techniques - you won’t find education like this anywhere else.
Half Day Lessons: $250
Full Day Lessons: $500
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FLY FISHING CRASH COURSE
Immerse yourself in fly fishing during this eight hour experience. We go from classroom, to stillwater, to moving water all in the same day. Learn knots, the overhead cast, the roll cast, wading safety, mending line, matching the hatch, reading the water, handling fish properly and so much more!!
1-2 Anglers: $500
3-4 Anglers: $800
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PRIVATE MENTORSHIP
The most pivotal moment in one’s fly fishing journey is when “I can’t” becomes “I can”. With this individualized program you receive up to 2 days a month in person fishing. You tell us your goals and we devise the plan. There will be homework and personalized tasks in between sessions.
1 Month: (2 Fishing Days): $700
3 Months: (6 Fishing Days): $2000