Fly fishing instruction, from beginner to advanced, is available at Telliquah Outfitters by instructors who not only know fly fishing, but know how to teach it.

Select the learning experience which best fits your needs. For optimum scheduling, please make reservations with Telliquah Outfitters in advance.

Group Instruction

Beginner group classes are designed for up to 10 people, lasting 5-6 hours. The course teaches you about fly fishing equipment, how the equipment is put together, accessories, flies, the naturals, fly selection and casting. Telliquah Outfitters provides all necessary tackle and lunch.

  • $125

Learning about wet and dry flies

Learn & Catch Beginner Program

This full day program includes morning in a classroom setting, covering equipment, how the equipment is put together, accessories, flies, the naturals, and fly selection. Instruction continues outdoors, with casting practice. After a break for picnic lunch, your new knowledge and skills are put into action on a guided fishing trip. Telliquah Outfitters provides all necessary tackle and lunch. Attendees need to provide a TN Fishing license with trout stamp. We recommend you also bring sunscreen, a hat and polarized sunglasses.

  • $400 for two people
  • $300 for one person

Beginners practice their casting prior to fly fishing on the nearby river

Private Instruction

Our knowledgeable and experienced fly fishing guides will custom design private individual instruction, catering to fly fishing abilities from beginner to advanced, and based on the student’s preferred areas of concentration.

  • $40 per hour

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