
Perched on a mountaintop overlooking the magnificent Vail Valley and Sawatch Range sits The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera, and the location of the Orvis Colorado Fly Fishing School. With 1.7 miles of the Eagle River running through the Cordillera property and many ponds/lakes, this is an ideal location to learn how to fly fish. Cordillera sits on more than 7,000 acres, and after the classes, students can take advantage of other outdoor activities such as hiking on private trails, golf, and horseback riding. The school covers everything from fly casting, choosing the right tackle, leaders and knots, to fly selection, and how to safely release fish. Our head instuctor Jeff lyon is entering into his third year in 2012 and is looking forward to another great year.
You'll cover it all at the Edwards, Colorado Fly Fishing School:
- Fly casting techniques
- Essential knots
- How to choose your gear and tackle
- Stream entomology (the science of insects)
- Proper fly selection
- How to read water and currents, river safety
- How to play, land, and safely release fish
For more information about Orvis Fly Fishing Lessons, call 866-531-6213.
2013 Colorado School Dates
| June 2013 |
1-2 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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3-4 |
Monday-Tuesday |
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8-9 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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13-14 |
Thursday-Friday |
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15-16 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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17-18 |
Monday-Tuesday |
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22-23 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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27-28 |
Thursday-Friday |
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29-30 |
Saturday-Sunday |
| July 2013 |
1-2 |
Monday-Tuesday |
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6-7 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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11-12 |
Thursday-Friday |
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13-14 |
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15-16 |
Monday-Tuesday |
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20-21 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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25-26 |
Thursday-Friday |
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27-28 |
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29-30 |
Monday-Tuesday |
| August 2013 |
3-4 |
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8-9 |
Thursday-Friday |
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10-11 |
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12-13 |
Monday-Tuesday |
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17-18 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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22-23 |
Thursday-Friday |
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24-25 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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26-27 |
Monday-Tuesday |
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31-01 |
Saturday-Sunday |
| September 2013 |
2-3 |
Monday-Tuesday |
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7-8 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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12-13 |
Thursday-Friday |
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14-15 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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16-17 |
Monday-Tuesday |
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21-22 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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28-29 |
Saturday-Sunday |
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30-01 |
Monday-Tuesday |
| October 2013 |
5-6 |
Saturday-Sunday |
Lodging
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
Well worth the price!,
October 4, 2011
"First of all I would like to thank Jeff for all his expertise and patience with me and my buddy. I'm sure we were a handful at times with our witty comments and bickering at each other, but we were having such a good time with Jeff we felt that he was one of the guys.
His instruction and laid back approach was spot on when it comes to learning how to fly fish. He tailored his instruction to fit both our personalities and he was very patient with us even when we were frustrated, but by the end of the second day everything begin to click and let's just say I'm excited to continue fly fishing the rest of my life.
Next year I plan on taking the class again with my son since the experience is unlike any other instruction in Colorado. Thanks Jeff for the great weekend!"
Overall Rating:
5 / 5 A Great Foundation,
September 27, 2011
"I want to thank Jeff Lyon, my instructor through the Orvis program out of Edwards, CO. What a solid start I have to a lifetime of fly fishing! Not only was the course and his instruction technically beneficial, but we spent a majority of our time practicing various techniques while on the water. Needless to say, I've come back to St. Louis eager to join experienced fly fishermen on upcoming outings and I am no longer anxious about being new to the sport. It is evident to me that the knowledge gained through the Orvis school is beneficial to anyone, no matter their experience level.
Thanks again, Jeff, Orvis and Cordillera! I look forward to seeing you again next year and catching the one that got away!"