At Montana Troutfitters we take pride in the fact that we are ready and able to cater to both experienced women fly fishers and beginners who want to learn this great sport.

With several females on our guide staff and classes and clinics available to women only, we can provide a relaxed and fun atmosphere for you to learn the basics or expand your skill set.

We've found over the years that women really do prefer to learn along with other women so check out our group lessons or simply request a female guide on your next trip!

Women's Fly Fishing Class Dates Set for April 24th and 25th!

After the success of our first women's clinic, we will be running more in the Spring of 2010 - Dates Set for April 24th and 25th! We hear from female anglers quite often that they would like to learn to fish, but don't want to be yelled at or grouped with a bunch of testosterone driven males ... So we decided to offer our first WOMEN'S ONLY CLASS since Dave Kumlien was running the store and it was a big success. The class will consist of two days of instruction, with the first day focusing on knots, learning about the equipment, bug identification, and finally working on a basic cast. The second day will be on the water with instruction that focuses on reading water, putting the cast together on the water, and doing a little bit of fishing. Classes are held at Montana Troutfitters with both days lasting from 9am to 3pm. Lunch and beverages are included for both days, the cost of the class is $150 and $40 of the class fee is applicable towards a rod and reel purchase. The instructors will be Dave Kumlien, Gayle Whittenberg, and our newest female guide on staff Jessi Kolar and the class size is limited to 10 participants.

Here's what some of the ladies had to say about the classes:

"Loved learning to cast, practicing it and getting to try it on water. Liked learning a few knots too! I wanted to keep playing on the water…but maybe that would make it a 3 day class!"

"it was great and over too quickly, just like fishing I couldn't get enough!"

"I've felt intimidated by the "Man" atmosphere of some fishing related activities I've been to, this was much different, Gayle and Dave made me feel comfortable and it was an excellent class!"

"I wanted to share my first fish photo...since Montana Troutfitters was my introduction to fly fishing...I took your Ladies fly fishing class this spring! I went to Alaska-took a float plane trip with 3 other women to Limestone Creek near Juneau. We caught a lot of Dolly Varden Gar and fished with 3 Alaskan brown bears! I'm hooked!
My best- Kris Carpenter"