Fly Tying Instruction

The joy of tying flies is shared by all the staff at Davidson River Outfitters, and teaching this craft is something we do not take lightly. Commercial fly tying laid the foundation for our owner, Kevin, to pursue fly fishing as a career, and his family's fly patterns are still sought after today. Fly-tying classes at DRO are somewhat informal and light-hearted. There are many techniques and materials for creating flies, and we are open to all of them. We offer classes for all skill levels, and personalized one-on-one instruction is also available. 

Tying and Lying Classes, 9:00 am Drop-In Style 

2026 Dates:

October 3rd

November 7th

Join John Rich on the first Saturday of each month for a free drop-in style fly tying class. Whether you are looking for a new pattern to tie or you are looking for good fishing company, you are welcome to join us for this class. This class will be from 9 am to noon, and there are no sign-ups or fees required; just stop by and tell some stories, truthful or not.  

Montana Fly Company Tying Days, 9:00 am, free of charge, call for availability

January 10th, 2026 

January 24th, 2026 

February 28th, 2026 

Montana Fly Company has been a leader in quality and innovation for years. Now is your chance to play with the new MFC materials and learn to tie a few fun patterns. Play with cool new products and win some awesome gear at these classes. This is a free class. Instruction by J.E.B. Hall.

Call Us to BOOK A FLY TYING CLASS 

All classes include all materials needed and the use of DRO's vises and tying tools. However, participants are welcome to bring their own.