On-Water Guided Instruction
With our partners at Sedona's Rainbow Trout Farm
3 HR - $165 per Participant
Group Discount Available
Put your casting skills & Entomological knowledge to the test on the hatchery tailwater
3-Hour Complete Guided Instruction
Focus: Application & Mastery
This extended session combines advanced casting instruction, applied entomology, and guided on-water practice. You’ll hone your technique, and put it into action in a real environment.
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Double Haul – for distance and speed
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Roll & Switch Casts – for tight spaces and technical streams
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Presentation Drills – improving drift and accuracy
Step 1: Advanced Casting Instruction
Step 2: Applied Entomology
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Learn how insect life cycles affect fly selection
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Connect patterns directly to fish behavior
Step 3: Guided On-Water Practice
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Apply your skills under guidance
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Refine casting and line control
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Gain confidence in real-world
scenarios
Result:
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Confident casting in any water
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Knowledge to match insects to fly patterns
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The skills to approach streams, rivers, and lakes with purpose
Want a shorter introduction?
The farm also offers a 2-hour session — a hands-on introduction covering the basics of casting and fly fishing techniques. It’s a great way to get started without committing to a full, immersive session.
Cost:
$165 for 3 HR - 1 Participant
$100 for each additional group member
Limit: 3 participants/group
Location:
The tailwater system at Sedona's Rainbow Trout Farm
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Cancellation Policy:
Cancel 24+ hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. Weather-related cancellations made by Tailwater Fly Co. may be refunded or rescheduled at no cost.
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