Fly Tying Instructor: Cahlen Keys

​With over a decade of experience guiding on local waters and a lifetime spent with a rod in hand, I bring a practical understanding of aquatic entomology and fly design to the vise. My approach to fly tying is rooted in "functional artistry"—creating patterns that don't just look good in the bin, but perform exactly as they should when they hit the water.

​Experience & Expertise

​12 Years Professional Guiding: A career spent observing exactly how fish react to different profiles, colors, and textures in real-time.

​Local Knowledge: Having fished nearly every local creek, river, and lake since childhood, I specialize in tying the specific "local favorites" that match our unique hatches.

​Practical Instruction: Whether you are a beginner looking to thread your first bobbin or an experienced tier aiming to refine his/her tying while getting first hand local knowledge, my classes focus on the techniques that lead to more hookups.