{"title":"Fly-Fishing Skill Building Classes Colorado | Arbor Anglers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSharpen your fly fishing technique with Arbor Anglers’ Skill Building Classes in Lafayette, CO. Taught by experienced instructors, we offer sessions that cover casting fundamentals, rigging, knot tying, and advanced tactics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eClass Full? Let Us Know!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eIf the class you’re interested in is sold out, don’t worry — we offer our classes regularly and are always adding new dates. Feel free to reach out and let us know which class you’d like to take. We’ll do our best to get you on the water (or at the vise) as soon as possible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arboranglers.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund Policy\"\u003ePlease review our refund policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"applied-entomology","title":"Applied Entomology","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo big-time subjects that are sure to boost your confidence and your fish count! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArbor Anglers is pleased to welcome Ben McGee and his treasure chest of knowledge with aquatic macroinvertebrates to host this one-of-a-kind educational experience and fly tying demonstration. Ben is a career scientist in the fields of monitoring aquatic ecosystem health and trout habitat characterization. He has also been one of CO's top euro-style fly fishing instructors and an innovative fly tyer for over a decade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntomology\u003c\/strong\u003e: We will quickly cover the basics of Order, Family, Genus and species. More specifically, dive into details about different life stages, bug behavior at these stages, and the most common misrepresentations and or misconceptions of the fly angling community. We will explore some excellent bug resources and reference information that will help amplify your fly fishing game. This entomology demonstration is suitable for all anglers, novice to professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean nymphs\u003c\/strong\u003e: We will focus mostly on the utility and versatility of the Perdigon. How a few simple ingredients and tying techniques can make something so magically effective, adding color spectrum depth and texture to your nymphs. 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Or perhaps you’ve watched countless tutorials online but still struggle to achieve those tight loops that slice effortlessly through the wind like the professionals on Instagram? Now is your chance to change that with an exclusive opportunity to learn from Ken Kanemoto, FFI-certified casting instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith over 40 years of experience teaching fly casting \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto anglers of all skill levels, Ken has the expertise to help you overcome common challenges and refine your technique. 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