Fly Fishing Schools & Rates
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FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS SCHOOL
2 Hour Intro > Basic Skills, 2 Hr Introduction
4 Hour Classes > Basic Skills Schools (Trout Focus)
Full Day School > Basic Skills School (Trout Stream Focus)
SINGLE HAND CASTING INSTRUCTION…
> Basic Single Hand Rod Casting (rates link)
> Advanced Multi-Dimension Casting
SPEY BASICS > Cram course on all the basic things to get started
TWO HAND SPEY CASTING INSTRUCTION
> Trout Spey, Switch rods, Short Spey rods
STRIPER SCHOOL > Learn how to fly fish for "Sodium Free" Stripers
GEORGIA CLASSES OFFERED SEPTEMBER through JUNE EVERY YEAR.
NEW YORK STATE classes are available in the Spring (April/May timeframe) and Summer (July/August) months in the Finger Lakes Region.
Interested in Personal Mentoring?
> Most instruction is custom scheduled and personalized based on the type of class. Email (via the Contact page) or call to schedule a class.
> Small Groups: Our maximum class size is four (4).
> To participate in on-water classes, a Georgia or New York State fishing license is required. The use of polarized sunglasses is also highly recommended!
> Georgia residents are encouraged to join the Atlanta Fly Fishing Club as a member (only $30/year); or, join a local Fly Fishers International or Trout Unlimited chapter wherever you may live.
Google Reviews
MORE REVIEWS: Google Reviews
From Steven M. :
I very much enjoyed my Beginner Fly Fishing lesson with Ken! He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and personable. He spent a lot of time and energy with me, teaching and showing me the skills for starting my fly fishing career! I hope to see you out there one day! Thanks Ken!
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From Angela G. :
I took Ken’s Part 1 & 2 class today and my expectations were exceeded. My goal is to be able to successfully fly fish by myself. I had so much fun and felt like Ken advanced my knowledge and skills significantly in one session. Ken covers several types of casting. He offers clear instruction and is patient and encouraging with his feedback. He also covers the gear, knots, insects in their different stages, fly patterns that match those insect stages, what to think through when preparing for a trip, and a wealth of resources to keep learning. It was a lot of information all documented well in a packet to take home. I am looking forward to Part 3 of his teaching method.
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From Roy S. :
I am brand new to fly fishing and I was able to learn so much from my first class! Ken is a true professional, and I am looking forward to taking his next class. I really appreciated his patience with my casting since I am completely new to it.
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Basic Skills Schools
Looking for a fundamentals of fly fishing class?
2-HOUR INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING
Learn the the basic skills of fly fishing without getting your feet wet.
The 2-Hour Introduction to Fly Fishing course covers:
• Hands-on casting with a Single Hand rod
• Framework for a lifetime of fly fishing success
• Fly Fishing equipment selection…
Fly rods, reels, lines, leaders, and tippet
• Introduction to flies for coldwater, warmwater, and saltwater
$ 150/person
Group of 2: $ 140/person
Group of 4: $ 130/person
4-HOUR HALF DAY CLASSES (Trout Focus)
The 4-Hour Stage 1 and 2 Class covers all the fundamental's.
This “Fly Fishing Basic Skills" Class is a Dry Land course that covers:
• Hands-on casting with a Single Hand Rod
• All of the most used Single Dimension casts including:
Pick Up and Lay Down Cast
Various Overhead Casts
Roll Cast
Roll Cast Pick Up
Reach Cast
Belgian (Elliptical) Cast
• Framework for a Lifetime of Fly Fishing Success
• Covers Stage 1 and 2 of the “Balance Your Skill Set” Framework
• Equipment introduction...
Fly rods, reels, lines, leaders and tippet.
• Knots you need to know
• Introduction to Entomology and fly choices
• Recommended Mobile apps and other resources for trip planning
• Includes comprehensive handouts
$ 200/person
Group of 2: $ 175/person
Group of 4: $ 150/person
The 4-Hour Stage 3 Class covers Presentation
This is an On-Water course for those who want to take their Basic Skills classes in two segments. Each student must have completed the 4-Hour (Stage 1 & 2) class.
This class covers:
• How to make various on-water fly presentations
• Stage 3 of the “Balance Your Skill Set” Framework
• Covers all three major presentation types:
Dry Fly Fishing (Dry flies and Poppers)
Nymph Fishing
Streamer Fishing (including Woolly Buggers and bait fish patterns)
• May involve some Multi-Dimension casting (description)
• Making intelligent fly choices
• Includes comprehensive handouts
$ 200/person
Group of 2: $ 175/person
Group of 4: $ 150/person
FULL DAY SCHOOL (Trout Focus)
Single Hand Rod
• Everything in the Half Day (Stage 1 and 2) class; plus,
• An afternoon on-water (Stage 3) Presentation session
• Framework for a Lifetime of Fly Fishing Success
• Includes comprehensive handouts
The Full Day School covers all the fundamental basic skills in the 4 Hour Stage 1 and 2 class followed by an afternoon on-water session that focuses on Presentation skills.
Each student is encouraged to provide their own fly fishing equipment including boots & waders if stream fishing, polarized sunglasses and a valid state fishing license; however, student rods are a available for use. Flies will be provided for each student. Please pack a lunch and something to drink for this on-water experience. Basically, block out the entire day for this class which includes drive time to and from the stream; or, other location if pursuing non-trout species.
Afternoon on-stream trout sessions will teach the following Presentation skills:
A. Dry Fly Fishing
B. Nymph Fishing
C. Streamer Fishing (including Woolly Buggers and bait fish patterns)
These are the three major presentation types that you will encounter while fly fishing for trout no matter what type of rod you are using (Single Hand, Euro Nymph, or Trout Spey).
The Full Day School can also be tailored to learn to fish for Landlocked Salmon, Lake Trout, Shoal Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and all in-shore Saltwater species.
$ 375/person
Group of 2: $ 350/person
Group of 4: $ 325/person
Extra on-water days can be arranged.
Spey Basics
If you want to get into Spey-style fly fishing, and either bought a Two Hand rod years ago and did not know where to start from there; or, you want to understand most of the essential details prior to getting on the water -- even with your Single Hand rod -- this course is for you.
> Use your current Single Hand rod or a tradional Two Hand rod
> Learn about: Rod choices, Reel choices, Backing requirements, what is Shooting Line, Integrated lines, Line & Head choices, what is Scandi, what is Skagit, the Four basic Spey casts and when to use them, Nymphing with Spey, Dry Fly Fishing with a Trout Spey setup, Weighted Tip choices, Leader choices, Tippet choices, Fly types and when to use them.
> Casting: Learn the two most essential Spey casts to use whether fly fishing with a Single Hand rod or a Two Hand rod.
> Tips: Essential tips to apply when engaging in Spey-stlye casting.
$ 200/person
Group of 2: $ 175/person
Group of 4: $ 150/person
Learn to Fly Fish for Stripers
Striper School
Using Single Hand 8 or 9 wt. rods and multiple line weights.
Four (4) or more hours of learning how to fly fish for Stripers on Lake Sidney Lanier during the months of October to April. Optionally, up to one (1) hour of distance casting instruction.
The Striper School is NOT RECOMMENDED
for those who have little or no fly casting experience!
Please take a "Basic Skills" or "Casting" class prior to booking this class.
$ 400 Four Hours (4 Hours)
$ 500 Six Hours (6 Hours)
$ 600 Eight Hours (8 Hours)
Ken Louko and fishing partner, Chuck Bishirjian won the 2023 Southern Striper Open on Lake Lanier, GA. Approximately 35 boats participated in the tournament benefiting Project Healing Waters. Our team won both the Big Fish category as well as the “Three best fish in total inches” for the tournament win.
Upstate NY Schools in the Finger Lakes Region
All of the above classes are offered during the Spring and Summer months (except the Striper School) including one-on-one casting instruction in the Finger Lakes (FLX) Region of Upstate New York near Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Elmira, and Binghamton.
Late April/May: Fly fishing instruction classes with a focus on Landlocked Salmon, Lake Trout, and Browns; or, in local streams fly fishing for Smallmouth and Brown Trout.
Spring classes utilize Cayuga Lake (one of the Finger Lakes), it’s tributaries, or local streams for instruction including Cayuta Creek, Catatonk Creek, and Owego Creek.
July and August: Summer fly fishing instruction classes utilize local bass ponds and streams fly fishing for Brown Trout, Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass, and Pickerel.
Local streams include Cayuta Creek (my home town creek), Catatonk Creek, Owego Creek, and the Susquehanna River during the Summer months.
Class Instruction Payment Options
Class instruction sessions can be paid via the following methods:
Via PayPal at... PayPal.Me/kenlouko (Add 3% to Total if using PayPal)
Or, by check made out to "Ken Louko"
Or, Cash payment
