River Run offers a variety of classes geared at teaching you the “fine art” of fly fishing. From tying flies to actually getting them wet, there’s something to learn here for everyone.  Two-day fly fishing schools are being scheduled as requested. Call and check on our two-people special rate. Classes include 1/2 day classroom learning about equipment, knots, aquatic entomology, water reading, stream etiquette, plus tips on continuing your learning process. The afternoon is at the water learning basic casts. Second day is on the water refining your casting, learning various presentation techniques and catching fish. All equipment is furnished. We have an excellent selection at our store if you prefer to purchase your equipment. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Contact us for cost and lodging recommendations.  If this program does not meet your needs, we can tailor a program which will.  Just ask.  

Fly Fishing Clinics 

• April 14, 2012 -Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic – Basic
• May 19, 2012- Open Fly Fishing Clinic – Basic (men & women)
• June 16, 2012 – Open Fly fishing Clinic – Basic (men & women)

Clinics will each be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Basic clinics will include classroom time learning about equipment, understanding of leaders, tippet, fly lines, knots, a little about bugs and their importance in fly fishing. Streamside work on basic casting, presentation and line management.  Lunch is included as well as equipment, if needed. Fee for the clinic is $80.00. Call and reserve your space now as clinic size is limited. Give us a call if you are intersted – 1-417-332-0460.

 Basic and “Taneycomo/White River fly” fly tying clinics will be offered again this year starting in December.   The basic clinics will introduce you to equipment, materials, working with dubbing, hackles, and tying 1-2 basic patterns.  The “Taneycomo/White River fly” clinics cover how to tie as well as discussions on how to fish flies such as: Sculpins, Soft Hackles, Crackle Backs and Midges. All fly tying and casting sessions will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 1:00 p.m. All materials and equipment are furnished and all fly tying clinics are free.  Classes sizes are limited. Sign up basis – first come, first served – (417)332-0460

Dec. 3, 2011 – Basic Fly Tying

Dec. 10, 2011 – Midges & Crackleback

Dec. 17, 2011 - Sculpins/Leeches

Dec. 24, 2011 - MERRY CHRISTMAS! – No Clinic

Dec. 31, 2011 – HAPPY NEW YEAR! – No Clinic

Jan. 7, 2012 – Basic Fly Tying

Jan. 14, 2012 – Big Ugly

Jan. 21, 2012 – Dry flies

Jan. 28, 2012 – Copper John, L’il Easy, Brassie

Feb. 4, 2012 – Bsic Fly Tying

Feb. 11, 2012 – Nymphs – Hare’s Ear & Pheasant Tail

Feb. 18, 2012 – 56er

Feb. 25, 2012 – Flashback scuds and sowbug

March 3, 2012 – Basic Fly Tying (subject to change if we schedule switch and spey casting clinics

March 10, 2012 – Soft Hackle/Crackleback

March 17, 2012 – Stimulator and Elk Hair Caddis

March 24, 2012 – Terristrials – Hoppers, beetles and ants

March 31, 2012 – Streamers