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At Natural Drift Anglers, we find great joy in connecting with the outdoors and connecting with fish on a fly rod. We would love to share our passion for fly-fishing with you. This site is under construction and we will begin booking activities pending permits. Our goal is to teach you the ins and outs of fly fishing and help you put your new skills to the test on the water. We will do this in lakes and rivers in Fort Collins and its surrounding area.
We currently have 3 activities available:
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Fly Tying Lessons: Learn the tools, materials, and techniques you'll use to tie your own flies. You will learn to tie a dry fly and a wet fly.
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4 Hour Beginners Course: Learn the gear, casting, basic entomology, and how to get that natural drift.
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6 Hour Beginners Course: A couple more hours with a guide at your side. Lunch is included.
Services
About Us
Natural Drift Anglers, LLC is a new Fort Collins-based fly fishing instruction business specializing in personalized instruction and practice. Our goal is to create a lasting skillset for our clients through exceptional fly fishing or fly tying instruction. We are dedicated to providing top-notch service and are currently developing an online booking system to enhance convenience for our customers.
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My name is Rob Deakin. I have loved fishing since I can remember and have been hooked on fly fishing for 25 years. I have lived in Fort Collins for 53 years, and have caught many fish in many places. During the school year, I am an elementary school Media/Technology specialist and teach kindergarteners-5th graders how to use the computer and how find the right book in the library. I have the patience it takes to teach you what you need to know to catch fish with a fly rod!
​While I'm always searching for "the lunker," I find joy in fooling any size fish into biting the fly I present. Whether it's from a boat, shore, or wading in a river or lake, there's just an indescribable feeling I get that I'd love to share with you. Got kids? Bring 'em on! I find extra joy in sharing a lifelong healthy hobby with the young 'uns. I am in the process of applying for permits and getting the legal aspects of my business rolling, so check back often if you're interested in experiencing the "natural drift" during the summer of 2025. I am also in the process of building my website, so things may change.
Thanks for your patience!
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