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What are people saying about the School of Trout?

"The School of Trout brings together some of America’s finest and most talented instructors, and offers its students a chance to learn from the very best of the best.” — Midcurrent

“I can't think of a better way to either learn the sport or enhance existing skills than getting a Masters degree with the folks at the School of Trout.” — Forbes

“In addition to hanging out with some of the world’s finest fly fishing instructors, the students eat like kings and enjoy the incredible fishing on one of the West’s most fabled trout streams.” — Trout Unlimited

“You’ll learn about dries, nymphs and streamers; about fly rods and reels; about lines, leaders & tippets; about when, and how, to take photos … and when it makes more sense to simply look around and smile. Ultimately, you’ll discover how to become a fly fisher, and you’ll do so under the tutelage of the world’s finest instructors.” — Sporting Classics

“John Juracek, one of the best fly-casting teachers on the planet, squints at my reach-cast and tells me to tweak the finish with a bigger sweep of my arm. Then Juracek moves down the row of students, critiquing, slapping his leg with a yellow section of rod as if it were Patton’s riding crop. We’re standing on a grassy lawn at one of the best adventure schools in the U.S., beside a slow slide of Idaho’s famed Henry’s Fork.” — Men’s Journal

“School of Trout is an in-depth, multi-day educational and cultural retreat for adult anglers held at TroutHunter fly shop in Island Park, Idaho. The school offers sessions for beginners, intermediate, and advanced anglers and is taught by an all-star roster of instructors including Tom Rosenbauer, one of the world’s most iconic and admired anglers.” — Fly Fisherman

“Fly fishing is so enjoyable because it requires so much from us. Depending on the individual angler, it can be a direct conduit to nature or a sublime meditative dance or a unique and fascinating challenge or a path to endless adventures. When we put in the time, energy and personal resources, the rewards can’t help but follow. Which is why aspirational anglers come together to learn, and grow, in unique environments like the School of Trout.” — Hatch Magazine

Be sure to watch our School of Trout video down below, along with the new video for our The Tao of Trout class.

Watch our SOT video, as well as the video for our new The Tao of Trout class.