The Colorado Angler - Fly Fishing Guide And Rowing School

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Our Fly fishing Guide & Rowing School is a great way to get both the state required credentials for commercial float guiding as well as lay the foundation for a future of safe boating. Whether you are looking for a future in the fishing industry or just want to learn how to get your own boat safely down the river, this school is time well spent. In 7 days, our course covers everything needed to be a commercial river guide from the first class room day of first aid and CPR to the first official commercial trip. More info, call (970) 513-8055. Visit our website: bit.ly/FlyFishingGuideAndRowingSchool. Our school can be tailored to each student’s needs or requests. Our instructors have been teaching both clients and future guides all over the world, and are used to going the extra distance to meet expectations. You will find that our instructors are passionate about all types of fishing, and won’t hesitate to share their years of experience and knowledge with you. Successful participants receive a certificate of proficiency – fly fish guide upon completion of the program. Who Can Enroll into The Colorado Angler Fly Fishing Guide School? Guide school is for everyone, from novice weekend warrior to future guides. The fly fish guide business has grown significantly in recent years. Many guiding businesses have established themselves with year-round clientele, creating a continual need for qualified outdoor guiding staff. This program is designed to provide you with the skills and techniques needed to get a head start in fly fish guiding. In fact, the investment in the guide school can be returned after a few weeks on the job. No prior rafting experience is needed and special equipment is not required. Even if you have no ambition to become a guide, you will make a giant leap in your fly fishing ability. It is a great way to expand your skills, mastering the basics or expanding your knowledge of general fly fishing, casting, rowing a boat, reading the water, tying flies, and more. What’s Included with Fly Fishing Guide School? The course will provide you with the hours and training needed to be a state certified float guide and requirements for parks and wildlife guide. You will spend a minimum of 50 hours in a boat and learn all aspects of boating safety and oarsmanship. We provide the instruction, boating equipment, life jackets and lunch daily. Fly fishing guide school students should be able to provide their own fishing equipment and fishing license. Classes are typically limited to 6 students, with a 2 student to 1 instructor ratio. Topics Covered in Guide & Rowing School? First Aid Certification • CPR Certification • Drift Boat Certification • Swift Water Rescue Fundamentals • Rigging & Landing • Drift Boat Fishing • Walk and Wade Techniques • Aquatic Entomology • Fundamentals of Instruction • Client Services • Photography • Knots and Tackle • Record Keeping • Safety Equipment • Commercial Permit Management • And Your First Official Commercial Trip Locations Location depends on weather, river volume, season, and requests. The Colorado Angler fly fishing guide & rowing school focuses on Upper & Lower Colorado River (Glenwood Springs), Roaring Fork River, & Arkansas River. Special location requests can be granted when possible, allowing you to further customize your guided fly fishing experience to suit your skills and schedule. Payment This intensive seven-day course cost $1,295 per person. A 50% deposit is required to hold your spot, with the balance due at class time. Student Testimonial “Amazing week of guide school with TCA, landed a great guiding job shortly after school, I owe it all to “Coach” Andrew Peterson! Tight Lines!” – Mike Lanzarini