Become a Fly Fisher in 8 Hours

Picture yourself casting the perfect line as you float along the New River. The sun is warm on your face, and the sounds of nature surround you while you wait for a wiggle on the line to signal your very first catch. At Adventures on the Gorge, we love teaching guests everything they need to know to get started fly fishing. Our full-day lessons are conducted right on the river with your guide. With hands-on learning, you’ll practice catching the active Smallmouth Bass that thrive in the waters of the New River.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to select your rod, reel, line, and fly
• How to tie a fly
• How to set a hook
• How to cast and retrieve
• How to handle and release a fish
• Basics of reading water as you fish