Degree of Difficulty                                                                      

The School of FlyFishing uses a "degree of difficulty" scale to indicate the type of educational content contained in its various "Learn How To Fly Fish" courses.  When you see a color code with the course information, it describes the level of skill, experience and degree of challenge to the prospective student.  The table below outlines these codes and what each is intended to mean to the reader.

Color code	Course type	Course length	Suggested for . . .	Student is expected to have . . .	Courses available . . .
	"Beginner"	2-3 days	These courses are designed for individuals who want to learn the fundamentals of how to fly fish.  Suited to those who have had no experience to "a little."  Course content and primary goal focuses on the attendee learning the disciplines that the fly fisher needs to know to become self-sufficient in their fly fishing.  Secondary objective is to catch fish. Often involves up to a half-day in a "classroom" environment (whether outdoors or indoors.)	Students needn't have any experience, equipment or skill beyond the interest and discipline to learn how to fly fish.  School provides necessary rod outfit, etc Comfortable/suitable outdoor clothing is advised.	Nebraska, Black Hills, Minnesota, Montana
	"Intermediate"	2-3 days	These courses are designed to progress the individual in their fundamental existing fly fishing skills and knowledge.  Often the "next course" that a graduate of a "Beginning Course" attends.  Courses emphasize on-the-water education.  Casting, presentation and species specific technique often a key element.  Specific attention given to needs of each student.	Many students will have graduated from a "Beginning Course" session, or otherwise have attained ability to cast and handle themselves in an actual fly fishing setting.  Attendees are requested to have their own equipment; i.e., rod outfit, waders, vest, flies, raingear, etc.	Nebraska, Black Hills, Minnesota, Montana
	"Advanced"	2-3 days to 2 weeks	These courses are full-fledged fly fishing trips.  They tend to revolve around a specific destination/location that often concurrently focuses on one or more specific species of fish.  They are generally inclusive of meals and lodging as well as the educational component.	Attendees have attained a level of skill and functionality that enables them to be self-sufficient in their fly fishing.  This allows knowledge gain well beyond the fundamentals.  Technique-specific approach on specialized fly line, leaders, flies and presentation.	Black Hills, Minnesota, Montana