Intro to Fly Fishing Package
From $600
Our Fly Casting + Half-Day Drift Trip is the perfect introduction to fly fishing for beginners and a great skill-building opportunity for developing anglers. Your experience includes five private casting lessons with a certified instructor, giving you a strong foundation in fly casting mechanics, line control, gear setup, and on-the-water fundamentals. Each session is hands-on, personalized, and designed to build confidence before you ever step into a drift boat.
Once you’ve built your casting skills, you’ll enjoy a half-day guided drift trip for two on the Lower Sacramento River. This scenic float lets you apply everything you’ve learned—reading water, presenting flies, mending, and safely landing wild rainbow trout. With expert instruction and all gear provided, you’ll walk away prepared to fish comfortably and invest in your own equipment with confidence.
Target Seasons & Species
The primary target on this trip is wild rainbow trout, which thrive in the Lower Sacramento River year-round. We run these packages from late winter to late spring for the most consistent action. The Sacramento River provides year round action, though. The summer provides strong afternoon and evening fishing, and winter delivers steady opportunities thanks to the river’s dependable flows and rich food sources.
Where We Fish
The drift portion of the trip takes place on the Lower Sacramento River, one of California’s most productive year-round trout fisheries. This section of river is known for its healthy population of wild rainbows, varied structure, and long, fishable runs—making it an ideal classroom and an excellent place to refine your fly fishing skills.
Exact location will be decided right before your session, as it relies on weather and fishing conditions.
What's Included
Our Intro to Fly Fishing package bundles everything you need to begin your journey in the sport. From personalized instruction to time on the water, it’s designed to give you a complete, beginner-friendly experience.
- Five private fly casting lessons with a certified instructor
- Half-day guided drift boat trip for two anglers
- Instruction on:
- Fly fishing gear and proper setup
- Casting mechanics and line handling
- Reading water and understanding trout behavior
- Basic entomology and fly selection
- Safe catch-and-release practices
- All gear provided
- Rods
- Reels
- Lines
- Leaders
- Flies
- Casting targets
What To Bring
Please remember to bring your valid California fishing license, including a Steelhead Report Card, as well as appropriate clothing for the day. This includes waders, boots, and any personal gear you may need—such as rain gear, sunscreen, gloves, or layered clothing for changing weather conditions.
You’ll need to arrange your own transportation – most anglers drive to the take-out point the morning of the trip. If you prefer not to shuttle your own vehicle, we can arrange a shuttle service in advance for an additional fee.
We’ll provide water, Gatorade, and food, but you’re welcome to bring your own snacks or drinks, including beer, wine, or cider.
Lastly, gratuities are not included in the trip price but are greatly appreciated. A customary tip is 20% of the trip cost.
- Valid California fishing license, including a Steelhead Report Card
- Waders
- Boots
- Weather gear (rain gear, sunscreen, gloves etc.)
- Transportation. If a shuttle service is desired, it can be arranged in advance of the trip for an additional charge.
- Alcoholic Beverages: This includes un-distilled fermented beverages such as beer, wine, and cider.
- Gratuities: if you are inclined to tip your guide, 20% is customary.
- Please no studded boots for our drift boats
Intro to Fly Fishing Package FAQs
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