2025 Fly Fishing 101
Dates: March 22, April 5, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 4, Nov 8
Time: 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Location: Westover Farms Dry Creek Center
In just one day beginners will learn about casting a fly rod, trout feeding behaviors, stream entomology, fly selection, reading the waters and, of course, how to catch fish. You’ll also tackle the basics of equipment selection, knot tying, river structure, how to choose the right fly and how to reel in trout with nymphs, wet flies and streamers. The cost is $275 per person, which must be paid in full and confirms your spot in the class. Your payment is non-refundable. Bring a friend and save $100. If you bring a friend, the cost is $225 per person. The class fee includes a loaner fly rod for the day, instruction, lunch, and fishing. If you have your own rod and reel, we encourage to bring it. Please call if these dates do not work with your schedule and we will find alternate dates. Click here: lisa.schlueter@westoverfarms.com for more information or to register for the class.
Schedule
8:00 am Class begins
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Catch & Release fishing and instruction
Reel Recovery - Free Retreat for Men with Cancer
Dates: April 28 - 30, 2025
Time: 3pm Arrival
Location: Westover Farms Conference Center
Reel Recovery is a national nonprofit that organizes fly fishing retreats for men living with cancer. All meals, lodging and fly fishing equipment are covered by Reel Recovery at no cost to participants. No previous fly fishing experience is required. The April 28 – 30, 2025 retreat is full, but we are keeping a waitlist, and it’s never to early to pre-register for the the April 19 – 21, 2026 retreat. Submit retreat inquiries to Steve Ehrlich, Co-Coordinator, Missouri Chapter, stevee.reelrecovery@gmail.com, (314) 827-7204. For more information about Reel Recovery click here.
Trout Unlimited Kids Day
Dates: 2025 Date TBD
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Westover Farms
Gateway Chapter of Trout Unlimited will scheduled the Kids Fly Fishing Day for this spring and fall soon. The days activities will be from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. The cost is $30 for per child angler. The fee includes fly fishing instruction, rental equipment, and lunch. Parents may also fish with their children at the discounted rate of $25. SIGN UP NOW, there are only 20 spots available!
