Fly Casting Lessons

You Have To Start Somewhere

Fly casting doesn’t have to be intimidating—and it definitely doesn’t have to be perfect. Our fly casting lessons are designed to help you feel confident, comfortable, and in control with a fly rod, whether you’re brand new or just looking to clean things up.

No pressure. No ego. Just clear instruction, time on the rod, and a few “ohhh… that makes sense” moments.

Who These Lessons Are For

  • Total beginners who’ve never picked up a fly rod

  • Spinning-to-fly converts ready to make the switch

  • Self-taught anglers looking to fix bad habits

  • Visiting anglers who want to fish Alaska more effectively

  • Locals who want to tighten things up before the season

If you can hold a rod, you’re qualified.

What You’ll Learn

Lessons are tailored to your experience level, but typically include:

  • Proper grip, stance, and rod loading

  • The basic overhead cast (without overthinking it)

  • Roll casting and why it matters in Southeast Alaska

  • Line control, timing, and common casting mistakes

  • How to cast in tight quarters and real fishing scenarios

  • Simple tips to immediately improve distance and accuracy

We focus on practical casting, not competition casting—things you’ll actually use on the water.

Why Learn With Us?

We teach fly casting the same way we guide fishing trips—patiently, clearly, and without making things weird. No jargon dumps. No yelling “stop tailing loops.” Just simple explanations and honest feedback that actually helps.

You’ll leave casting better than when you showed up. Guaranteed.

Book Lessons Below, If you have a large group contact us at Info@familyairtours.com for special group rates

Man wearing sunglasses, a cap, plaid shirt, and fishing gear kneels in a river holding a rainbow trout.
Man in outdoor gear holding a fish in a river surrounded by trees, smiling and wearing sunglasses.
A smiling man wearing sunglasses, a gray hoodie, and a beige fishing vest, holding a caught fish, standing in a lake with a forested background under a clear blue sky.
Two males, one older and one younger, standing in a shallow river and holding a fish together after fishing, with an airplane and lush green trees in the background.
A woman in a waterproof turquoise jacket and beige pants is kneeling in a shallow river, holding a fish he caught with both hands, smiling at the camera. The background shows lush green trees and fallen logs.
Man with sunglasses and gray rain jacket holding a large fish in a lake with forested mountains in the background.
A person holding a large fish with its mouth open during a fishing trip, with water and green hillside in the background.
A young man smiling and holding a fish while standing in a lake, surrounded by trees.
Close-up of a person holding a large fish with open mouth, outdoors near water.
Person holding a fish with an open mouth in a body of water, with two people in the background.
A young girl with blonde hair, wearing a gray jacket, in a river holding a fish she caught, with a lush green forest and waterfall in the background.
Young man in outdoor gear holding a fish in a creek surrounded by green trees.
A man with a beard, smiling, holding a colorful fish in a shallow river surrounded by green trees.
A person wearing sunglasses, a cap, and outdoor gear kneeling in a river holding a rainbow trout with vibrant colors and spots. The person is smiling and has a fishing net in front of them with lush green trees in the background.
A man standing in a clear mountain stream holding a rainbow trout, with mountains covered in trees and snow in the background.
A man stands in a river holding a caught fish, smiling at the camera. He wears sunglasses, a dark cap, a hoodie, and a fishing vest, with a fishing rod in his right hand. The background shows trees and water.
A person holding a freshly caught rainbow trout above a net in clear water.
Two boys standing in a clear river holding caught fish, with a scenic backdrop of green trees, mountains, and a blue sky.
A smiling man in fishing gear holding a rainbow trout in a clear, shallow stream surrounded by a lush green forest.
Man in outdoor clothing, sunglasses, and a baseball cap kneels in a shallow river, holding a fish in a net.
Man in fishing gear holding a fish in a river surrounded by green trees.
Man in outdoor gear holding a rainbow trout near a river with a forest background.
A man in outdoor fishing gear kneeling in a stream holding a rainbow trout he just caught, with a forest background.
Young man squatting in a river, holding a freshly caught fish with both hands, with a backdrop of green mountains and trees.
A smiling man wearing a hat, sunglasses, and fishing gear kneels by a riverbank, holding a freshly caught rainbow trout. The background consists of lush green trees and flowing water.
Woman in outdoor gear holding a rainbow trout in a river during a fishing trip, with another person fishing in the background and forested mountains in the distance.
Man in sunglasses and fishing gear holding a rainbow trout in a river surrounded by trees.
A person in a green waterproof jacket holds a rainbow trout over a shallow river with clear water and a rocky bottom, surrounded by green trees.
A man smiling and holding a fish he caught while standing in a lake surrounded by mountains and trees, with cloudy sky overhead.
A young man in outdoor gear holding a freshly caught fish in a river, with forested mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
Person holding a large fish over a body of water with a mountainous landscape in the background.
Young man wearing sunglasses holding a large fish in a lake with forested mountains in the background.
Person holding a rainbow trout fish near a lake with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A man with a beard is kneeling in a river, holding a small rainbow trout with both hands. He is wearing a red cap, a blue long-sleeved shirt, and gray waders, and is smiling at the camera with a background of green trees.
A woman kneeling in a river, holding a rainbow trout with both hands, smiling at the camera, surrounded by trees.
A man wearing a black cap and gray outdoor jacket kneeling in a flowing river, holding a freshly caught rainbow trout in his hands, with a fishing rod on his shoulder and a green forest background.
Two smiling people holding up fish while sitting in a boat on a river surrounded by forested mountains.
A man and woman smiling in a boat holding a large fish, with green trees and water in the background.
A man with long curly blonde hair and a beard, dressed in outdoor fishing gear, holding a fish over a river in a forested area.
Person holding a fish over a shallow stream with a fishing net in the water.
A man wearing a blue cap and a black t-shirt holding a fish in a shallow stream surrounded by green trees.
A man with a beard is kneeling in a shallow creek, holding a rainbow trout with both hands. The man wears a hat, sunglasses hanging on his shirt, a light blue long-sleeve shirt, and chest waders. The background features lush green foliage and a moss-
Man in a black cap and fishing gear holding a fish in a river with greenery in the background
Woman standing in a river holding a freshly caught fish, wearing a dark beanie and waterproof jacket, in a forested area.
A man smiling while holding a fish he caught in a river, surrounded by green trees.
Person holding a rainbow trout over a shallow stream, with a fishing net near their hand.
A smiling man in outdoor gear holding a fish in a shallow river with a forest background.
A man holding a rainbow trout fish while standing in a river surrounded by a lush green forest.
Person holding a freshly caught fish in a river, wearing outdoor fishing gear.
Two caught fish resting on a white fishing net over water, one is a rainbow trout with a pink stripe, and the other is a brown trout with darker spots.
A man wearing sunglasses, a cap, a plaid shirt, and fishing gear is standing in a creek holding a large rainbow trout with a pink stripe.
Two people in fishing gear standing in a river, each holding a fish, with a lush green forest background.
A woman with glasses and a big smile holding a fish she caught in a river surrounded by green trees.
Two men standing in a forested area by a creek, holding a fish they caught. They are wearing outdoor gear and hats, and one is holding a fishing rod.
A woman in outdoor fishing gear holding a small rainbow trout in a river with a man fishing in the background surrounded by lush green trees.
Two men standing in a shallow river, one holding a fish, with a seaplane on the water behind them, surrounded by lush green mountains.
Woman smiling in fishing gear holding a rainbow trout in a stream surrounded by trees.
Person holding a rainbow trout fish they caught while fishing in a river, wearing fishing gloves and outdoor gear.
A man with a beard, sunglasses, and a wide-brim hat is holding a colorful fish, likely a rainbow trout, in a shallow river surrounded by green trees.
A smiling man in outdoor gear holding a rainbow trout in a river with greenery in the background.
A young man smiling and holding a fish he caught while fishing by a calm lake with green trees in the background.
A smiling man wearing a black baseball cap, tan jacket, and neck gaiter, is kneeling in a creek and holding a large fish with a pinkish body and orange fins.
Man in rain jacket holding a rainbow trout over a shallow stream in a forest.
Person holding a freshly caught rainbow trout over a shallow stream with a fishing net below.
Person holding a large rainbow trout in a river.
Person holding a large fish near a body of water.
A person holding a fish over a net in shallow water during daytime.
Person holding a caught fish in a shallow river, with a fishing net in the background and trees in the distance.
A man smiling on a boat holding a fish he caught, with another person fishing in the background, set against a scenic mountainous landscape with a river and trees.
Man on a boat holding a fish in one hand and fishing rod in the other, with a lake and forested mountains in the background.
Two men in fishing gear standing in a small boat on a lake holding a fish together, with forested landscape in the background.
A man with a beard holding a fish he caught while standing in a river, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A man wearing sunglasses, a gray hat, and beige clothing is kneeling in the water while holding a rainbow trout fish he caught, next to a fishing net in the water. Green trees and fallen logs are visible in the background.
Man holding a rainbow trout in a river, smiling, wearing sunglasses, a hat, and fishing gear.
Two men fishing in a river with one man holding a fish and the other man in the background holding a fishing rod. They are wearing fishing gear and sunglasses, surrounded by trees.
Man in outdoor gear holding a fish near a river, surrounded by trees, with sunlight shining down.
A man standing in a river holding a freshly caught fish, wearing sunglasses, a gray cap, a blue plaid shirt, and fishing gear, with a background of dense evergreen trees.
Two men fishing in a stream holding caught fish, surrounded by trees and mountains.
A man wearing sunglasses, a baseball cap, and outdoor gear is standing in a river, holding a large fish with both hands. He is smiling and biting on the fishing rod's handle, with a forest and blue sky in the background.
A woman in outdoor fishing gear kneeling in a stream, smiling and holding a freshly caught rainbow trout. She is wearing a maroon beanie, a blue jacket, and has a fishing rod across her shoulders with lush green forest in the background.
A man standing in a shallow stream holding a rainbow trout he has caught, surrounded by lush green foliage and moss-covered rocks.
Person holding a rainbow trout in a shallow stream surrounded by greenery and trees, smiling, wearing sunglasses, a cap, and outdoor gear.
An older man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and outdoor fishing gear, sitting in a shallow stream, holding a rainbow trout he caught, with a net in front of him and a background of green trees.
Smiling man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, a striped shirt, and fishing gear, holding a large rainbow trout he caught while standing in a shallow creek surrounded by green trees.
A young girl with long blonde hair, wearing a gray jacket, standing in a river and holding a fish she caught, with a lush green mountain and waterfall in the background.
Man holding a rainbow trout in a river, wearing sunglasses, a cap, and fishing gear, with a fishing rod over his shoulder in a wooded area.
A man with a beard, wearing sunglasses, a baseball cap, and outdoor gear, proudly holding a rainbow trout he caught in a river surrounded by trees.
Young man fishing in a creek, holding a colorful rainbow trout, wearing sunglasses, a cap, and outdoor gear in a forest setting.
A rainbow trout caught in a net with water and rocks visible underneath.
A young boy in a rain jacket standing in a lake holding a fish he caught, with a landscape of mountains and water in the background.
A woman in a purple jacket in a lake holding a fish with a fishing net nearby, surrounded by trees and mountains under a cloudy sky.
Smiling woman standing in shallow water holding a fish she caught, with a fishing rod in hand, a floatplane in the background, and lush green mountains surrounding a lake.
Person holding a rainbow trout with a colorful, speckled body and red stripe along its side, near a rocky riverbank.