Learn to Fly Fish

Our Learn to Fly Fish Days are world-class and are run from our Yea store in Melbourne's trout fishing paradise.
No fluff, no confusion. Just the simple, smart way to start catching fish straight away.

Learn to Fly Fish Day @ The Flyfisher Yea  // 9am-5pm

If you’ve ever wanted to get into flyfishing but weren’t sure where to start, this is the fastest and smartest way to do it. Our Learn to Fly Fish Day is a structured, hands-on course designed to give you the skills, confidence, and understanding to start catching fish straight away.

Hosted from The Flyfisher Yea store (36 High St, Yea VIC) and run by experienced guides and casting instructors, the day combines classroom learning, practical casting instruction, and on-river fishing so you can immediately apply what you learn. With small group sizes, everyone receives plenty of individual attention.

We recommend bringing your own flyfishing gear, as learning with the equipment you’ll actually use helps speed up the process once you hit the water yourself. If you’re still deciding whether flyfishing is for you (we’re confident it will be), loan gear is available for the day.

Drinks and snacks will be provided throughout the day, and Yea offers plenty of great lunch options just a short walk from the shop.

Course Structure

Morning – Classroom & Casting

• Introduction to flyfishing

• Casting theory and practical casting instruction on grass

• Essential knots and rigging basics

Lunch Break

• Lunch available from Yea cafés and pubs within walking distance

• Drinks and snacks provided throughout the day

On the River
A short 15-minute drive to a local trout stream where you’ll learn:

• How to find trout

• Basic stream entomology

• How to fish a river properly

• Casting and line control in real fishing situations

Afternoon – Classroom

• Fly selection and when to use different patterns

• Flyfishing gear explained — rods, reels, lines, and accessories

• Where to fish for trout and other species in Victoria

• Course wrap-up and next steps

By the end of the day you’ll understand the fundamentals of flyfishing and have the confidence to head out and start exploring rivers yourself. It’s the perfect introduction to a sport that will likely become a lifelong obsession.

We can supply gear; however, part of learning to fly fish is familiarising yourself with your own gear. For that reason, it is wise to bring your own equipment to this course including waders. We suggest discussing some options with us and checking out our range of entry-level outfits here.

For more information, call on (03)96211246, email, or chat.