Guided on the Water Instruction - Advanced

Transform your flats fishing with focused, hands-on training aboard a skiff. This four-hour course—taught one-on-one or with two expert instructors—gets you comfortable, efficient, and confident on the water. Ideal for anglers who want to fish their own boat locally or prepare for guided saltwater trips.

What you’ll learn

• Line handling and off‑hand casting: Smooth, precise line management and casting techniques tailored to skiff work and windy conditions.

• Spotting fish: See and read fish behavior, identify feeding lanes, and interpret sight cues specific to flats species.

• Correct boat positioning: Learn stealthy approaches, optimal casting angles, drift control, and how to anchor or pole without spooking fish.

• Fly selection and presentation: Choose flies and presentations that trigger strikes in different water, light, and tide conditions.

• Locating fish and when to move: Systematic searching techniques—how to know when to stay, when to reposition, and how to cover water efficiently to find more fish.

Why this course works

• On-the-water learning: Everything is practiced from your instructor’s skiff under real conditions—no classroom guesswork.

• Instructor guidance: Our instructors provide immediate feedback, correct undesired habits, and tailor instruction to your local waters and target species.

• Practical, trip-ready skills: You’ll leave with techniques and decision-making ability that translate directly to solo outings and guide-supported trips.

Who should attend

• Boat owners who want to fish smarter from their own skiff.

• Anglers preparing for guided saltwater trips who want to be more effective on the water.

• Intermediate casters looking to improve accuracy and control in a flats environment.

Course logistics

• Duration: 4 hours on the water.

• Format: Private or two-person sessions with one or two instructors.

• Equipment: Bring your personal gear and favorite rods; instructors will advise on any additional needed items.

Book a session and start catching more fish from your boat. Build the skills to spot, present to, and consistently hook fish—wherever your next trip takes you.