Spring/Summer Semester- Upcoming Schools and Classes!

Learn everything fly fishing from passionate professionals with hundreds of years of combined knowledge and experience. We have a wide range of educational opportunities including fly fishing classes, schools, private lessons, fly tying classes, and more. With Mad River Outfitters and the Midwest Fly Fishing Schools fly fishing education programs, you don't just learn fly fishing- you experience the rich rewards of the sport.

Click an icon below to view class descriptions, pricing and available dates and always feel free to give us a call at the shop if we can answer any questions.

See our Calendar page for a full listing of schools, classes and events!

See our Fly Fishing Education page for details and pricing on all of the classes and schools that we offer!

Two hour program in the shop that will take 5 years off of your learning curve!


Wednesday, June 4th- 7-9 p.m.- Register HERE!

Learn the art of fly casting! Equipment can be provided!

Wednesday, May 7th- 6-8 p.m. - Register HERE!

Saturday, May 10th- 9-11 a.m.- Register HERE!


Saturday, June 7th- 9-11 a.m.- Register HERE!


Wednesday, June 11th- 6-8 p.m.- Register HERE!


Wednesday, July 9th- 6-8 p.m.- Register HERE!


Private Instruction always available!

Guaranteed to make you a MUCH better fly caster!


Saturday, May 24th- 8-11 a.m.- Register HERE!

Takes the mystery out of fly selection! One of the most important classes that we offer!

Wednesday, May 14th- 7-9 p.m.- Register HERE!


Saturday, July 12th- 9-11 a.m.- Register HERE!

The second class that you should take. Learn to put it all together.


Wednesday, June 25th- 7-9 p.m.- Register HERE!

Takes it to the next level! Learn to build your own leaders.


Saturday, June 21st- 9-11 a.m.- Register HERE!

Held at the fabulous Sunnybrook Trout Club near Sandusky, Ohio.


Sunday, June 8th- 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.- Register HERE!

Held at Briarwood Sporting Club near Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Saturday and Sunday, June 28th and 29th- Register HERE!

Join Katie Johnstone at Briarwood Sporting Club!


Sunday, July 13th- 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.- Register HERE!

Fall Semester of Classes TBA Shortly!

833 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214

614-451-0363

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Learn to Fly Fish in 1-Day?

 

Spend a day learning the basics of fly fishing with our professional fly fishing instructors. These schools are a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on practice capped off with the opportunity to catch and land your first fish on a fly. This is a great way to “get your feet wet” in the sport of fly fishing without having to make a huge investment in gear.

Plan to arrive at the location (map and details provided) at 9:00 a.m. Topics covered will be basic equipment, knots and leaders, rigging, basic fishing technique, basic fly casting, basic entomology and fly selection and of course the fishing! You should plan on the day lasting until around 5:00 p.m. See the Calendar page of this website for scheduled schools. Scheduled dates are also listed below for online registration.

Prerequisites: None. This class is designed for complete beginners or someone just getting into fly fishing who wants to jump start their learning process.

These classes are held at Briarwood Sporting Club near Bellefontaine, Ohio and Sunnybrook Trout Club near Sandusky, Ohio. Two of the premier fishing destinations in the Midwest!!!

***All equipment and flies can and will be provided if needed. Just let us know!

Recommended Gear (if you want to bring your own):

• 4, 5 or 6wt fly rod and reel & matching fly line.

• 9 foot 4X leader(s)

• Selection of tippet material 3X-5X (at least 4X)

• Fly floatant, split-shot, strike indicators.

• Fishing Vest (optional)

• Polarized sunglasses (Glasses are required for safety.)

• Line clipper/nipper

• Hemostats/Forceps

• Hat or cap

• A sampling of flies including nymphs, dried flies and streamers.

• Pen/Pencil & Note Paper

• Folding Camp Chair (optional)

Additional Information

This is a school targeted towards education and not a fishing trip. No waders are required and it is recommended that you pack a lunch.

*Minimum Age: 12 years. Students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian - who is also attending the class or if not attending a $75.00 club fee must be paid. Always happy to discuss and work with folks though as the youngsters are very important to us! Give us a call if any questions.

2023 Dates:

Sunday, May 21st- at Sunnybrook Trout Club- Register Here

Sunday, June 25th- at Sunnybrook Trout Club- Register Here

Sunday, July 23rd- "Warmwater School" at Briarwood Sporting Club- Register Here

Sunday, August 27th- at Sunnybrook Trout Club- Register Here

Sunday, September 16th- at Briarwood Sporting Club- Register Here

Sunday, October 22nd- at Sunnybrook Trout Club- Register Here

Saturday, October 28th- at Briarwood Sporting Club- Register Here



1-Day not enough? We also offer several 2-Day Schools throughout the season. See our website for details and pricing. 

As always, feel free to give us a call if any questions about these schools or any of the other classes that we offer.

833 Bethel Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43214

614-451-0363

admin@madriveroutfitters.com

www.madriveroutfitters.com

Midwest Fly Fishing Schools- Our Sponsors

We would like to thank the following companies for their friendship, support and sponsorship. We are honored to have their endorsement for our efforts. Without them, what we do would not be possible.

Please join us in supporting them in return.
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The world's largest supplier of fly rods! Rick Pope and company have always been supportive of what we do and we are thrilled to be partnered with them in this venture. Our students will be learning to cast on quality TFO equipment.

Click Here to view our selection of Temple Fork Outfitters products

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A leader in fly line technology! The folks at Scientific Anglers have been friends and supporters for years and we are glad to have them on board. We will be using SA lines, leaders and tippet for all of our schools and classes. With pride!

Click Here to view our selection of Scientific Anglers products

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Simms is one of the most recognized names in the fly fishing industry and we are truly grateful for their support. Waders, boots, sportswear and more. Our instructors will be wearing Simms! 

Click Here to view our selection of Simms products

It's not only the support of these companies that is appreciated. It is the un-dying support of our friends and reps that help to make this all happen.

From TFO we'd like to thank our reps, Ray Schmidt and Kate Smith. They have helped us grow the brand immensely the past few years and we couldn't to it without them. Also Rick Pope and Frank-Paul from the home offices in Dallas. Your guys support is amazing!

From Scientific Anglers we'd like to thank our Rep, Park Burson and of course the new President Brad Befus. Brad, your support and enthusiasm all these years for what we do around here is soooo appreciated.

And last but not least, Kim and Tony Ferrie, our Simms reps, single handedly made this happen for us and for this we are grateful. We couldn't do this without you guys!

Click Here to learn more about the Midwest Fly Fishing Schools!

Click Here for the schedule of Schools and Classes for 2018

Mad River Outfitters/Midwest Fly Fishing Schools

Fly Shop, Fly Fishing Guides, Hosted Fly Fishing Travel, Schools, Classes and more!

813 Bethel Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43214

614-451-0363

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www.madriveroutfitters.com

Midwest Fly Fishing Schools and Classes- Winter Schedule

**Upcoming Schools and Classes**

Saturday and Sunday, October 14th and 15th- 2-Day Intermediate Fly Fishing School with Brian Flechsig and Jerry Darkes instructors- held at Sunnybrook Trout Club- Click Here

Saturday, October 21st- 1-Day Fly Fishing School- Sunnybrook Trout Club- last one of the 2017 season!- Click Here

Monday, October 23rd- Knots and Leaders Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, October 28th- Basic Fly Casting Clinic- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Monday, November 6th- Basic Fly Tying Course- 4 weeks- 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 and 11/27- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Wednesday, November 15th- Basic Knots and Rigging Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Wednesday, November 29th- Entomology 101 Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Monday, January 3rd- FREE Getting Started in Fly Tying Program- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Monday, January 15th- Basic Fly Tying Course- 4 weeks- 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Wednesday, January 24th- Basic Knots and Rigging Class- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Saturday, January 27th- Enotomology 101 Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here

Saturday, February 17th- FREE Getting Started in Fly Tying Program- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Wednesday, February 21st- Basic Fly Tying Course- 4 weeks- 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

Monday, March 5th- FREE Beginners Fly Fishing Program- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here

2018 1-Day, 2-Day and On-River Seminars should be announced soon!

Midwest Fly Fishing Schools and Mad River Outfitters

"Changing the way fly fishing is taught"

Read our Reviews!

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MRO/MWFF May Classes and Schools

Education is the Cornerstone of our Business!

Upcoming Classes:

Wednesday, May 10th- FREE Beginners Fly Fishing Program- 7-9 p.m.- Click Here to Register

Saturday, May 13th- Basic Knots and Rigging Class- 9-11 a.m.- Click Here to Register

Monday, May 15th- Basic Fly Casting Clinic- 6-8 p.m.- Click Here to Register

Saturday, May 20th- 1-Day Fly Fishing School at Sunnybrook Trout Club- 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.- Click Here to Register

Saturday, May 27th- Advanced/Saltwater Fly Casting Clinic- 8-11 a.m.- Click Here to Regsiter

Wednesday, May 31st- Basic Fly Casting Clinic- 6-8 p.m.- Click Here to Register

For more information or to read our reviews.......

www.midwestflyfishingschools.com

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