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.

Dates:
Sunday 25th June

Please see store associates or call 01225 331471 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:

June: Thursday 8th, Saturday 24th
July: Saturdays 1st, 15th, 29th
August: Saturday 12th, 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 01225 331471 for details.

Dog Days

Saturday 8th July

Bring your dog along to our store to see our fantastic dog collection, try our dog beds, have free tasters of dog treats and get your dog's photo taken in our doggy photo booth!

Call us at 01225 331471 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 01225 331471 for details.

Rivers and Brooks
Avon
Wylye
Frome
Wellow
Cam
Midford
By Brook
Chew

Stillwaters and Lakes
Chew
Blagdon
Avon
Springs Durrington
Woodstock (Mere)
Mill Farm Worton
Manningford
Cameley Lakes (Temple Cloud)

Store Manager: Jessica Dayman-Johns
Jessica joined Orvis in April 2017. She has previously worked with a range of premium retail stores in and around Bath, working extensively one to one with customers to help improve personal experience in store. Jessica has grown up locally and spent much of her childhood exploring the Somerset wilderness, which she does these days with her two lovely dogs. She is very enthusiastic about Orvis product and is a welcome addition to the store.

Assistant Manager: Lewis King
Lewis started his retail career with BHS as a Sales Associate before joining House of Fraser in the prestigious Jolly’s building in Bath. He rose quickly to become a Store Trainer, Brand Manager for Hugo Boss and Barbour and Season DSM for Men’s Wear. He has also won competitions for his exceptional Visual Merchandising skills, which he has shared across the Orvis brand since joining in 2015. Lewis’ enthusiasm and knowledge shine when he’s helping all customers with their needs. Lewis likes to spend his spare time hiking and climbing in the West Country, especially in the Cheddar Gorge area.

Fly Fishing Specialist: Alexander Dobbs.
Having grown up on 3 different continents, Alex now enjoys most of his fishing using dry flies on the small wild streams of southern England and Wales. He has also fished extensively throughout Europe seeking to find rare and difficult species to catch, with a particular love for the rivers flowing from the Julian Alps in Slovenia.

Fly Fishing Specialist: Simon Joseph.
Simon has 47 years experience of fishing, 30 of which has been dedicated to Fly Fishing from Northumbria to Kent, to the West Country. More recently Simon has put his efforts into small rivers and brooks, and has a special interest in Tenkara Fishing. As a long standing member of the Bath Store, Simon has a great reputation amongst the local Fisherman and is a wealth of knowledge.