The schools are designed to cover skill levels ranging from the pure novice to the “I’ve tried it, I liked it, but I do not know what I’m doing!” Under the watchful eye of our instructors, you will lay a solid foundation for your life long adventure in fly fishing. Upon completion of this comprehensive full day school, you will be skilled and confident enough to pack up your fly fishing gear and head out to enjoy a trip on the water of your choosing.
Your D&H Fly Fishing Instructors
Brian Barnard has served as an instructor since Delamere & Hopkins first introduced fly fishing schools in 1995. Brian has over 35 years of fly fishing experience and has completed his professional certification through the Federation of Fly Fishers.
Manuel Gibson has been a fly fishing guide for more than 30 years, both in Montana and in the Cincinnati area. He loves teaching and demystifying the art of fly fishing and simplifying the process of pursuing fish on a fly rod. The challenge of catching big fish on light tackle brings him great enjoyment. He is always excited and grateful to educate others in the art of pursuing fish on fly tackle.
In-The-Field
Classroom
This portion of the school will be a two-hour session held at Delamere & Hopkins. Each student will coordinate the date of their session with the shop for a date after the In-The-Field portion of the school. Although we have a list of topics we want to cover during this session, we find that this is a valuable time for students to ask questions to fully understand an aspect of the angler’s gear.
When
March 8 |
Private School-booked |
March 22 |
Private School- booked |
April 12 |
Group School - full |
April 19 | Group School - full |
May 17 |
Group School - full |
May 18 | Private School - booked |
May 24 |
Group School - full |
June 6 | Private School M - booked |
June 14 | Private School - booked |
June 19 | Private School - available |
June 20 | Private School M - booked |
June 21 | Group School - full |
June 22 | Group School - done |
June 28 | Private School - booked |
June 29 | Private School - booked |
July 6 | Private School - booked |
July 11 | Private School M - booked |
July 12 | Group School - full |
July 13 | Private School - booked |
July 19 | Private School - booked |
August 2 | Group School - full |
August 9 | Group School M - 4 spaces available |
August 16 | Private School - full |
August 30 | Group School - 2 spaces available |
September 6 | Group School M - 3 spaces available |
September 6 | Group School - full |
September 12 | Group School M - 4 spaces available |
September 14 | Group School - full |
October 4 | Group School M - 4 spaces available |
October 17 | Group School M - 4 spaces available |
October 25 | Group School M - 4 spaces available |
Many customers opt for a private school for themselves or their group. Please contact the shop if you would like to set up something for you, your group or your corporate event. 513-871-FISH
The minimum age for a student in the Group School is 13. If you have a youth that would like to take a school we can talk to you about setting up a Private School for you and the youth. There must be an adult that is responsible for the youth student present for the entire Private School.
Cost & Payment
Group School
Private School
$450 You and the instructor pick a date; during the week may work.
$100 for each additional student.
Additional Information
All equipment for the In-The-Field portion of the school is provided. This includes rod, reel, flies and leaders. If you have your own equipment, please bring along for evaluation and usage, if appropriate. Water will be available all day.