Introduction to Fly Fishing Course at Westover Farms
Take the first true step into fly fishing with a course built on fundamentals that hold up on real water. Hosted at Westover Farms in Steelville, Missouri, this full-day, small-group experience blends focused classroom instruction with guided time on the water.
Set in one of Missouri’s most productive trout environments, this course is designed to accelerate your learning curve through direct instruction, repetition, and application. Every concept is taught with purpose, built from decades of experience on the water where results matter.
Each student receives a 10% off in-store gear voucher to help build a system that works beyond the course.
Experience
A structured progression designed to move you from understanding to execution:
Morning Session (Classroom)
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Gear systems: rod, line, leader, tippet
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Essential knots that hold under pressure
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Fish behavior: where trout hold and why
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Bug fundamentals: nymphs, dries, terrestrials
On-the-Water Instruction
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Reading water and identifying productive zones
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Casting refinement including roll casting
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Line control: mending, drag-free drift, stack mends
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Core techniques: nymphing, dry flies, streamers
Afternoon Application
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Read the water
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Choose the right approach
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Execute, adjust, and refine
Materials
Provided
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Leaders, tippet, and full fly selection
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Fly box, split shot, strike indicators
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Line clippers and nippers
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Note-taking materials
Required (Fly Rod, Reel, and Line Rental Available for $25).
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Fly rod, reel, and line (4 to 6 wt)
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Sunglasses for safety
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Hemostats or forceps
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Hat or cap
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Small gear bag or sling pack
Optional
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Fishing vest
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Folding chair
Specifications
Location: Westover Farms, Steelville, Missouri
Host: Feather Craft Staff
Duration: Full day, 8:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM
Frequency: Every other month
Capacity: 10 anglers per session
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Target Species: Trout
Cost: $350 without gear rental, $375 with gear rental
Lunch: Included
Key Features
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Small group format capped at 10 anglers
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Classroom and on-the-water instruction in one day
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Proven framework for reading water and making decisions
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Direct coaching from experienced Feather Craft staff
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Scenic trout fishery in the Mark Twain National Forest
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No waders required
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Ideal for beginners or anglers refining fundamentals
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10% in-store gear voucher included
