Fly Tying Class
2025-03-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ Fly Shop, 3254 E. Cactus Rd. 3254 E. Cactus Rd, Phoenix, 85032, United States
Register HERENothing beats catching a fish on the fly, other than catching a fish on a fly you tied yourself. This class is taught by fly tying expert Bob Greco. We will select a few fly patterns that are HOT and in season to teach as well as learning techniques to step-up your fly tying game. Stick around afterwards and we will show you our complete fly–tying section along with our fully stocked shop for all your fly tying needs. Tools and materials provided, however if you have your own please bring them with you.
**This class is welcome to all levels of fly tyers!

Aquatic Entomology 101
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00
Register HERE Have you ever seen fish feeding, but can’t get them to eat your fly? Aquatic Entomology 101 offers an engaging introduction to the fascinating world of aquatic insects, which play a crucial role in the diets of fish. This course covers the fundamental aspects of aquatic entomology, including the life history, identification, and life stages of key insect species. Students will learn how to effectively imitate these insects to improve their fishing success. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to match the hatch with confidence, enhancing your fishing experience and increasing your chances of a successful catch.

Group Casting Lesson
2025-03-07 08:30 - 10:00
Register HERE The Fly Fishing 101 Primer course is designed to jumpstart the learning curve and get the beginner fly angler headed out to the water armed with the knowledge and skills to achieve maximum success with minimal frustration. During this in-store class we will explain the equipment in detail from rods, reels and lines to forceps, nippers and floatant. We will learn about the bugs and forage food that fish eat and the flies we use to mimic them. The essential fly-fishing knots are also covered, and of course the best places to go fishing, near and far.

Fly Fishing Primer
2025-03-12 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-04-09 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-14 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-05-24 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-11 18:15 - 20:15

Fly Tying Meet-Up
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 and 2 more dates
Register HERE Join us for a laidback, informal, freestyle fly-tying session. Aimed at bringing our community together to share ideas, techniques, fish stories and good times. Bring a friend, your own tying tools, materials and your favorite beverage.

Spring Fling
2025-03-15 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for our annual Spring Fling event for the fly fishing community featuring industry pros, your favorite vendors, kids’ games, and raffles that benefit Casting for Recovery Arizona!
NEW THIS YEAR: SPECIALTY FLY FISHING WORKSHOPS FROM THE PROS
We will be hosting 3 workshops this year at Spring Fling at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. With our reps in town they will be sharing their extraordinary fishing experiences fly fishing all over the world! These will be limited availability. Speakers: John Sherman, Darin Elmore, Dave Allen
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Fly Fishing 101 with Cinda Howard
2025-03-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-23 09:00 - 16:00
REGISTER HERE
This full-day fly fishing school will teach you everything you need to know to get started. Taught by well-known Arizona Angler Cinda Howard, you will walk away feeling well-versed in the sport of fly fishing. A full day of classroom and hands-on instruction with lunch provided.

Group Casting Lesson
2025-04-04 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-05-02 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-06-06 08:30 - 10:00
Register HERE Join us at AZ Fly Shop for group casting lessons from our in-shop Anglers! Perfect for beginners or those who want to practice their casting in a community setting. No gear needed! This class is limited to 5 participants.
