ABOUT
Join us for a morning intro to Fly tying, where we'll learn about what's hatching and tie 2-3 flies to test on the water. Bring a sack lunch and then caravan to a local mountain lake for introduction to fly casting and fishing from shore.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Art Abramson is originally from northern Michigan, and worked for nearly 50 years as a Forester in the woods of the northern Lake States, New England, and Colorado. He has been a Ski Instructor at both Copper Mountain and Eldora Resorts in Colorado for the past 19 years. He has been fishing, primarily for trout, since early childhood, and a fly fisherman and fly tier for nearly 50 years.
AGES
Geared towards adults.
COST
$80. Generous scholarships available.
Included in Cost:
- Professional fly tying and fly fishing guide
- All fly tying materials (take home 2+ flies)
- All fly fishing materials
- Local high-alpine standing-water fly fishing instruction
WHAT TO BRING
- A sack lunch
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Sun protection
- Eye protection (sunglasses)
- Snacks & water
- Rubber boots or shoes that can be submerged
- Outdoor clothing for varying mountain weather
*SPACE IS LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS, PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. If registration is closed online, please inquire about late registration by calling us at the Nature Center: (303)-258-0495.