Fly Fishing Schools & Classes

Check out what fly fishing is all about with one of our group classes or schools.  We’re confident you will love it!  From our 101 courses to our species-specific programs, Tailwaters offers fun and educational group instruction to support you where you’re at in your fly fishing journey and get you to the next level.  All ages welcome - including kids!

FLY FISHING 101 (Spring/Summer ONLY)

Let us introduce you to your next passion with one of our Fly Fishing 101 group courses.  We will cover the fundamentals of casting, demonstrate how to play, fight, and land a fish, walk through basic gear-assembly techniques, and demonstrate how to tie a few knots – all in only two hours!  You’ll leave with the skills and knowledge to build a solid, starting foundation for your fly angling journey, and meet new friends with similar interests.  Here’s what you can expect:

Schedule: Check out our class schedule and find a date that works for you.  Our classes run on Saturdays from 8AM-10AM at the shop, with a maximum of eight (8) students per class. Our class size is intentionally smaller, allowing for more customization, flexibility, and ultimately more 1:1 attention for students, all to make your experience better! 

Arrival: We recommend arriving to the shop 10 minutes  before your scheduled class. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in, as we will start promptly at 8AM to maximize our education and instruction time.

Class: We divide our class into two sections: (1) In-Shop Education, and (2) Outdoor Casting.  Here’s what you can expect: 

In-Shop Education

• Fly Rods
• Fly Reels
• Backing & Fly line
• Leader & Tippet
• Flies
• Knots
• Tools & Accessories
• Local Fly Fishing Opportunities

Outdoor Casting

• Mechanics of The Cast
• Hooking & Fighting Fish
• Netting/Landing a Fish
• Techniques for Fresh & Saltwater Applications

Wrap-Up: The journey doesn’t end there. As a new member of the Tailwaters Family, we’d love to spend more time getting to know you and showing you around the shop. If you’re ready to take the next step, your instructor can recommend products to set you up for success. 

We love sharing our passion and can’t wait to walk alongside you on your fly fishing journey.  From education, to equipment, to exploration, we offer a 360 degree program to service anglers of all ages and levels.  Let’s go!

All classes run from 8AM-10AM, with time for questions and walking around the store afterwards.  Maximum of eight (8) students per class.

• May 10, 2025 - FF101 (4 spots remain)
• June 14, 2025 - FF101 (6 spots remain)
• July 12, 2025 - FF101 (8 spots remain)
• August 9, 2025 - FF101 (7 spots remain)

HOW TO REGISTER:

Click HERE to purchase your spot.

OR CALL THE SHOP - (214) 219-2504

Ready to get out on the water?  North Texas has abundant bass fishing opportunities and we’re here to help get you dialed in.  Our bass fishing school is an awesome way to learn the basics of fly fishing, the particulars about fly fishing for bass, and catch some fish at the same time.  Led by expert instructors who have spent years teaching people how to cast and fish, our Largemouth Bass on the Fly school will prepare you for targeting these gamefish on your local waters.  Here’s what to expect:

• Schedule: Check out our updated Bass Fishing School Schedule and follow the link to purchase your spot. Our school hosts a maximum of eight (8) students.  
• Class Instruction & Gear-up: We start our bass school with a class instruction at the shop.  The class is divided into two sections: (1) in-shop education, and (2) outdoor casting.  Your instructor will walk you through the various pieces of equipment, discuss terminal tackle, talk bass behavior, review effective bass flies and knots, and explain hooking, fighting, landing, and releasing these gamefish.  Then it’s time to cast!  Your instructor will show you how to hold the rod, how the rod and line work together, and casting techniques from getting the fly in the water, to working the fly, to setting the hook, to landing the fish. This is a great time to pick-up any gear you may need!
• Let’s Fish:  It’s go time.  We will meet Friday afternoon for check-in, casting instruction/self-guided fishing and dinner. Lodging, all meals and beverages, as well as the fishing and guides will be provided for the culmination of our Largemouth Bass on the Fly school.