Learn the most iconic and rewarding method in fly fishing from renowned author and educator Dave Karczynski. This course delivers the fundamentals and advanced techniques needed to become a confident and consistent dry fly angler.
70 Lessons, 36 HD Videos, 9 Units, and 38 Chapters Learn hatches, fly selection, casting, and riseform targeting Self-paced, lifetime access — online or offline via our app 3 exclusive 50% off coupons for anything on our entire site
What You’ll Learn
How to match the hatch with precision
Master presentation angles and aerial mends
Identify and interpret riseforms with confidence
Choose the right fly, river, and time to fish
Refine casting and line management for better drifts
Course Structure
Unit 1: Introduction – 6 Lessons
Understand what makes dry fly fishing unique, its cultural value, and how to adopt the right mindset.
Topics include:
What is Dry Fly Fishing?
Why Dry Fly Fishing is So Cool
The Right Attitude for Dry Fly Fishing
Three Dry Fly Myths Debunked
Limitations to Dry Fly Fishing
Types of Dry Fly Fisherman
Unit 2: Essential Gear – 12 Lessons
Get a full breakdown of the tools and equipment needed for dry fly success.
Topics include:
Rod Types: Graphite, Cane, Fiberglass
Choosing the Right Rod
Dry Fly Reels
Fly Lines: Weight, Grain, and Tapers
Leaders & Tippets: Extruded vs. Hand-Tied
Harvey and Borger Leader Designs
Tippet Selection
Apparel, Fly Storage, Nets, Floatants, and Accessories
Unit 3: Dry Fly Entomology – 9 Lessons
Learn the life cycles and characteristics of key insects trout feed on.
Topics include:
Mayflies: Nymph, Emerger, Dun, Spinner
Caddis: Pupa and Adult Stages
Stoneflies, Midges, Damsels, Dragons, and Terrestrials
Unit 4: Hatches and How to Match Them – 8 Lessons
Develop the skills to confidently match the hatch on any water.
Topics include:
What is a Hatch?
Matching Strategies
Reading and Using Hatch Charts
Timing and Chasing Hatches
Sampling Techniques
Adapting to What’s Hatching
Unit 5: Types of Dry Fly Rivers – 4 Lessons
Learn how different water types change how you fish.
Topics include:
Freestone Rivers
Spring Creeks
Tailwaters
Unit 6: Presentation – 10 Lessons
Presentation is everything. Master slack, mends, and drift control.
Topics include:
The Perfect Drift and Managing Drag
Rod Position, Feeding Line, Mending
Upstream vs Downstream Presentations
Obstacle-Based Casting
Stealth and Body Positioning
Aerial Mends and Slack Line Casts
Reach, Wiggle, Parachute, Pile, and Curve Casts
Unit 7: Prospecting – 6 Lessons
How to fish when nothing is visibly rising. Learn where and how to search.
Topics include:
Why Prospecting Works
How Trout Feed Opportunistically
Fly Patterns for Prospecting
Where and How to Prospect
Understanding Spots and Areas
Tips for Learning Water
Unit 8: Targeting Riseforms – 6 Lessons
Decode trout behavior by interpreting riseforms.
Topics include:
Spotting and Understanding Riseforms
Where and When to Cast
Working Fish That Won’t Eat
Strategies for Difficult Fish and Special Situations
Unit 9: Pre-Trip Planning – 9 Lessons
Fish smarter by planning before you hit the river.
Topics include:
Creating an Effective Trip Plan
Selecting Rivers and Reaches
Timing and Daily Schedules
Preparing Fly Boxes and Travel Tying Kits
Reading Air and Water Conditions
Research Tools and Trip Logistics
Meet Your Instructor
Dave Karczynski brings 21 years of fly fishing expertise to this course. As a published author and contributor to top fly fishing magazines, Dave’s calm and clear instruction makes complex topics easy to master — and fun to learn.
Risk-Free Guarantee
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If the course doesn’t improve your dry fly fishing, you get your money back. Only 0.003% of students ever ask for a refund.
Real Results
“The dry fly fishing course transformed my approach to fishing hatches. I used to struggle with selective trout, but after applying the presentation techniques from this course, I’m having consistent success even during tough hatches.”
Dry Fly Fishing Course
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Description
Comprehensive Dry Fly Fishing Education
Learn the most iconic and rewarding method in fly fishing from renowned author and educator Dave Karczynski. This course delivers the fundamentals and advanced techniques needed to become a confident and consistent dry fly angler.
70 Lessons, 36 HD Videos, 9 Units, and 38 Chapters
Learn hatches, fly selection, casting, and riseform targeting
Self-paced, lifetime access — online or offline via our app
3 exclusive 50% off coupons for anything on our entire site
What You’ll Learn
Course Structure
Understand what makes dry fly fishing unique, its cultural value, and how to adopt the right mindset.
Topics include:
Get a full breakdown of the tools and equipment needed for dry fly success.
Topics include:
Learn the life cycles and characteristics of key insects trout feed on.
Topics include:
Develop the skills to confidently match the hatch on any water.
Topics include:
Learn how different water types change how you fish.
Topics include:
Presentation is everything. Master slack, mends, and drift control.
Topics include:
How to fish when nothing is visibly rising. Learn where and how to search.
Topics include:
Decode trout behavior by interpreting riseforms.
Topics include:
Fish smarter by planning before you hit the river.
Topics include:
Meet Your Instructor
Dave Karczynski brings 21 years of fly fishing expertise to this course. As a published author and contributor to top fly fishing magazines, Dave’s calm and clear instruction makes complex topics easy to master — and fun to learn.
Risk-Free Guarantee
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If the course doesn’t improve your dry fly fishing, you get your money back. Only 0.003% of students ever ask for a refund.
Real Results
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