Who: Our clinics are for ages 10 to 14 from rising 5th through 8th Grade

Skill Level: All experience levels welcome - Beginner to Advanced

Included:

• Fly casting fundamentals

• Different types of flies and when to use them

• Knot tying and basic rigging

• Reading rivers and finding fish

• Trout behavior and insect hatches

• Fish handling and catch-and-release techniques

What to Bring:

• Brimmed hat

• Sunglasses

• Packed lunch

• Water bottle

• Fly fishing rod and net (if you have one - rods and nets are available to borrow)

Location: Bearden Ponds - Cordillera, Colorado

Hi, I’m Tripp. I learned to fly fish at the Summit Ponds in Cordillera through local fly fishing guide clinics, and ever since then I’ve loved being on the water. I tie my own flies and enjoy learning everything about the sport, from casting and reading rivers to understanding trout behavior.

Last summer, I attended a two-week fly fishing and wilderness camp in Yellowstone National Park through Camp Lillard, where I learned river reading, knot tying, outdoor survival skills, and conservation practices.

I’m currently a student at Vail Mountain School, Class of 2029. Outside of fly fishing, I love playing lacrosse, sailing, and skiing. I’m excited to share my passion for fly fishing and help other kids build confidence and have fun outdoors.