Ladies Who Cast: Fly Fishing Level 1

Yellowstone Angler, Livingston MT

Community Event
Event Details
27 Jun
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28 Jun
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Ready to dip your toes into the world of fly fishing? Join us for Ripple Outside’s Level 1 Fly Fishing Clinic—a relaxed, confidence-building weekend designed to get you river-ready.

We’ll be guided by Chloe Nostrant, Livingston’s own professional fly fishing guide and all-around badass on the water. She’ll walk us through Gear 101, how to navigate your local fly shop, and help you build solid skills with hands-on casting instruction and personalized coaching. Saturday afternoon, we’ll head to the Yellowstone River to put those new skills to work (weather and river conditions permitting). Don’t have gear? No problem. We’ve teamed up with George Anderson’s Yellowstone Angler for free rentals. All you need is a Montana fishing license + conservation stamp, which you can grab online or pick up at the shop before the event.

Cost per person:

$

325

Event Schedule
Here's the Plan

Friday  6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (lunch included).

Here's what the weekend includes:

Let’s Talk About It: From being a woman in the outdoors to what to expect on the water—bring your questions and stories.

Fly Fishing Fundamentals: Gear, flies, rods, fly boxes, knots—yes, all the good stuff.

Casting Practice: Hands-on instruction so you feel solid with your cast before hitting the river.

Fly Shop Field Trip: Learn how to read the fishing report board and navigate the shop like a local.

River Readiness: How to read water, basic entomology (aka bug stuff), and best practices for fish handling.

Time on the Water: We’ll fish the Yellowstone together and apply everything you've learned (weather & river levels permitting).

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About the Venue

Yellowstone Angler, Livingston MT

Located in the heart of Yellowstone Country, Livingston is a town that has long been famous for its trout fishing, a little flavor of the Old West, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountains. The Yellowstone Angler is located 1/2 mile south of I-90 on US Hwy. 89 at the edge of Livingston, Montana. Our store is a spacious 4000 square feet of space devoted to gear, tackle, clothing, and accessories, as well as one of the best assortments of flies you’ll find anywhere in the West.
What to Bring
As the event gets closer, you will receive an email with more details including what to bring and a detailed schedule.
  • Jacket or layers because Mother Nature  is unpredictable!
  • Shoes that you can wade in (not flip flops or loose fitting shoes that will come off in the river)
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Backpack for your belongings.
  • Fly fishing gear if you have it. It's always better to learn using your own gear.

You will need a Montana Fishing license and conservation stamp. You can purchase these online at https://ols.fwp.mt.gov/ or you can get them the day of the event at Yellowstone Angler.

Meet your host:

Meet your guide.
Bozeman, Montana
Ripple Outside

Ripple is a community-driven collective founded to equip women through skill-building, personal wellness, and meaningful connections. Our offerings include outdoor education courses led by women for women, tools and resources to support your pursuits, and a membership platform for shared learning and collaboration. From forums and packing list archives to film festivals, campouts, and vendor fairs, Ripple creates space for women to grow, connect, and find renewal—both in nature and within themselves.

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