Join us for a short store-based course and learn how to tie flies. Our events are open to anyone with any level of experience.

Please see store associates or call 01494 722727 for details.

Learn fly-fishing basics in one of our free fly-fishing classes. Perfect for beginners of all ages, the course includes free lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging.

If you're looking for a great way to get the family together outside, book a free Orvis class to get started. Fly fishing is a sport the whole family can participate in. All ages are welcome to attend this store-based course, but those under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Bring the whole family and learn what this great sport is all about.

2017 Dates:

August: Monday 28th
September: Saturday 9th, Friday 22nd
October: Saturdays 14th, 28th

Class spaces are limited. Call or stop by to reserve a spot.

Please see store associates or call 01494 722727 for details.

Wednesday, 13th September - Raised on the Chalk - A talk by conservationist and Chess Valley farmer Paul Jennings.

Join us for an evening here at Orvis Amersham, and listen to Paul Jennings speak about his work with the River Chess Association and the Wild Trout Trust. Paul has a wealth of stories and enlightened opinion on issues that affect local people, especially nature enthusiasts, trout fishers and and lovers of the local chalklands.

Call us at 01494 722727 for information on upcoming classes and seminars this season.

Class spaces are limited. Call or stop by to reserve a spot.

Whether you are a beginner or you are someone that just wants a little guidance on how to become a better fly fisher, nothing beats time on the water with a knowledgeable guide or instructor. Our classes are the next step in your fly-fishing education. Designed to give you a great on-the-water fly-fishing experience, the day's instruction is built around specific techniques and local fisheries.

We shall cover:

• Fly-casting techniques
• Essential knots
• How to choose your tackle
• Lake entomology (the science of insects)
• How to simplify fly selection—you don’t need hundreds of patterns!
• How to locate fish on a stillwater
• How to play, land, and safely release fish

Please see store associates or call 01494 722727 for details.

Chalkstreams
Chess - Free & Private (Brown Trout)
Misbourne - Private (BrownTrout)
Wye (Bucks) - Free, Private & Membership (Brown Trout)

Rivers
Gade - Membership (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Loddon - Membership & Private (Brown Trout)
Ver - Membership (Brown Trout)

Lakes
Adwell - Season & Occasional Day Tickets (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Barn Elms - Day Ticket (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Boxmoor - Membership (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Chapel Lane - Membership (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Church Hill - Day & Season Tickets (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Croxley Hall - Membership (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Felix Farm - Day Ticket (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Haywards Farm - Day Ticket (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Latimer Park - Membership (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Pochard - Season Ticket (Rainbow Trout)
Redbournbury - Day Ticket (Rainbow Trout)
Rib Valley - Day Ticket (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Tringford - Season & Occasional Day Tickets (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
Verulam Angling Club - Membership (Brown & Rainbow Trout)
West Wycombe - Season & Occasional Day Tickets (Brown & Rainbow Trout)

Store Manager: Samantha Pettitt
Samantha has worked in retail for nearly 30 years and has worked for a number of top name brands, British, French and Italian. She enjoys working for Orvis and managing the Amersham store—she believes in the special connection with the outdoor world, as well as the conservation ethics of the company. Sam says, "At Orvis Amersham we have a good relationship with all of our customers and give warm friendly advice. Making our customers feel welcome matters to myself and my team at all times

Fishing Specialist: Andrew Coles
Andrew has been fly fishing for nearly 40 years, currently for trout on the local chalkstreams and lakes. For salmon and sea trout, he travels further afield to the rivers Teifi (Wales) and Esk (Cumbria). He is happy to advise on all aspects of fly fishing.

Fishing Specialist: Geoff Wood
Geoff has been fly fishing for nearly 30 years and has travelled extensively around the British Isles in pursuit of trout, grayling, salmon Sea Trout and other freshwater species. Perhaps most at home in wild streams and lakes of mid Wales, he is also a lover of the Southern Chalk Streams and stocked still waters. Geoff is always keen to share his enthusiasm for fly fishing with customers, and to offer well considered advise to fly fishers of all levels of experience.