Private Lessons
$60
per lesson
- 2 hours per session
- 1–3 students
- Equipment provided
- Park lawn near the river
- Flexible scheduling
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Southern Oregon · Est. 2012The Spirit of Fishing
Discover the Spirit
of fly casting
Learn the art of fly casting through personalized, unhurried instruction—and experience the joy of learning something new.
About your instructor
Welcome to The Spirit of Fishing
With nearly twenty years of fly fishing experience, Mike has become grounded in the joy of connecting with nature and sharing his passion with others.
Teaching people to fly cast grew naturally from that passion. Every lesson is an opportunity to slow down, learn something new, build confidence, and experience the peaceful rhythm of fly casting.
1–3
Students per lesson
20%
Goes to conservation
All
Levels welcome
Why I teach
“Teaching people to fly cast was born from a desire to share the Spirit and connection I discovered on the water.”
Mike, founder
Lessons
Personalized fly casting lessons
Whether you’re brand new to fly fishing, looking to refine your technique, or simply searching for a relaxing outdoor experience — every lesson is shaped around you. We move at your pace, on a quiet stretch of grass beside the river.
Times and locations will be arranged mutually.
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The benefits
More than a cast
Fly casting teaches patience, presence, and play — at any age
- Learn Something New
- Relax Your Mind
- Connect With Nature
- Revive Your Spirit
- Improve Self Confidence
- Cast Away Worries
A gentle reminder
Practice makes improvement
I encourage students to return for occasional tune-up lessons to keep their fundamentals — and their Spirit — strong.
On the water
A small gallery of quiet mornings
Sunrise on the Rogue, the slow swing of a line, a student’s first cast.
Testimonials
Stories from the river
Kind words from students who've spent a morning on the water with us.
“I was a true beginner. Mike was very good at showing me the basics. How do I stand, hold the rod, arm position, movements, awareness of rod motion. His gift of coaching helped bring me back to the fundamentals and I was rewarded when the cast occasionally went just right.”
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Mark Kalagorgevich
Student
“A life’s bucket list completed with coaching from Mike on fly casting prior to our fly fishing excursion on the Minum and Grande Ronde Rivers of Oregon. His patience and passion in coaching us made all the difference as we made our way down the rivers to catch. I highly recommend Mike’s teachings in this arena.”
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Loanne Kuller
Student
“Was very impressed with the class. Mike’s approach helped me realize there's more than the actual casting technique.”
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Monty Moncrief
Student
“I've been coming to southern oregon to fish for many years. Thanks to Mike, the transition to fly casting was made easier by his patient, knowledgeable tutelage. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone new to fly casting or if you simply want to brush up on your skills.”
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Rich F.
Student
Contact
Let’s go casting.
Reach out by phone, text, or the form. We’ll find a mutual time and location that works.
Phone or text541-890-3374
Where we castLessons are held at selected parks and river access locations in the Grants Pass, Medford, Rogue River, and greater Rogue Valley area.