Classes
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing Stillwaters
Steelhead Fly Fishing
Private Casting Instruction
Fundamentals of Spey Casting
Advanced Fly Tying
Beginning Fly Tying
Introduction to Fly Fishing......................Register Now
Description: Designed to provide anglers with a solid foundation of fly fishing knowledge, the Introduction to Fly Fishing course is packed with information. In this class, anglers will learn how to choose appropriate fly fishing equipment, how to identify and imitate particular insects, how to find fish in rivers and lakes, learn basic casting skills and how to tie popular fly fishing knots. The class also provides an overview of fly fishing opportunties in Washington and good places to use your new skills.
Limited to twelve anglers. Two instructors will be present for the casting portion of the class for classes larger than six anglers.
Equipment will be provided upon request.
Cost: $49.
Each class includes the following three sessions:
Classroom: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Classroom: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Casting: Saturday, 8:00 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m.
Summer/Fall -2008 Dates:
June 17, 24 & 28
July 15, 22 & 26
August 12, 19 & 23
September 16, 23 & 27
October 14, 21 & 25
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Fly Fishing Stillwaters ...........................Register Now
Description: Washington has some of the best stillwater fly fishing in the country. Lakes, however, can be challenging to learn. In this course, anglers will gain valuable insight on finding fish in stillwaters, insects and other available food items, presentation techniques, equipment considerations, fly patterns and where to go in our local area. Then, we'll put it all together in a half-day of fishing on one of our local lakes.
Limited to six anglers per instructor. Participants will need a pontoon boat, float tube or row boat for the on-the-water portion of the class.
Cost: $75.
Each class includes the following three sessions:
Classroom: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Classroom: Thursday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Fishing: Saturday, 8:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.
Summer/Fall -2008 Dates:
June 4, 5 & 7
October 8, 9 & 11
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Steelhead Fly Fishing...............................Register Now
Description: Learn the skills to effectively fly fish for the Northwest's most celebrated gamefish. The steelhead is perhaps the most challenging and revered fly rod quarry in all of North America and the knowledge of how to catch them with a fly does not come easily. In this course anglers will learn the most successful techniques for fly fishing for steelhead, the very important skills of how to identify good steelhead holding water, presentation techniques, using Spey rods, fly patterns and timing steelhead runs on our local rivers. Includes a half-day of on-the-water instruction on one of our local steelhead rivers.
Limited to four anglers per instructor.
Cost: $75.
Each class includes the following three sessions:
Classroom: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Classroom: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
On-the-river Instruction: Saturday, 8:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.
Summer/Fall -2008 Dates:
June 11, 18 & 21
September 3, 10 & 13
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Private Casting Instruction .....................Register Now
Description: Shorten the learning curve for new fly casters or fix that bad habit that has been tough to break. One-on-one casting instruction can make a dramatic difference in one's casting ability in just an hour or two. Learn how to tighten your casting loops for greater distance and control, eliminate wind knots, leverage the double haul, learn various presentation casts, or get private instruction for single or double-handed Spey casting.
Call to schedule dates and times. Private Spey casting instruction is done on the Skykomish River and requires a two hour minimum.
Cost: $50 per hour
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Fundamentals of Spey Casting................Register Now
Description: Spey rods have taken the Northwest by storm. This course will allow the steelhead angler to unlock the advantages of the Spey rod and gain efficiency and effectiveness in their steelheading pursuits. Learn the switch cast, single Spey, double Spey and snap-T in this fundamentals-based, on-the-water course. Perfect for anglers that are new to Spey fishing or those that know the basics and are looking to improve.
Limited to four anglers per instructor. Rods provided upon request.
Cost: $49.
Casting Insruction: Saturday, 12:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
Summer/Fall -2008 Dates:
August 23
September 27
November 8
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Advanced Fly Tying ..............................Register Now
Description: You've mastered the basics and now it's time to tackle the more difficult techniques in fly tying. In our Advanced Fly Tying Course you'll learn how to tie parachute and quill wing dry flies, spin deer hair, tie extended body flies, make articulated leeches and tie tube flies. The flies we will tie to cover these techniques will include the Parachute Adams, Blue Dun, Muddler Minnow, Green Drake Paradrake, BR2 Leech and the Levitator steelhead marabou tube fly.
Pre-requisite: Intermediate level fly tying experience. Basic tools will be required. All materials will be provided.
Cost: $65.
Each class includes the following three sessions:
Classroom: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Classroom: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Classroom: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Summer/Fall -2008 Dates:
August 6, 13 & 20
November 5, 12 & 19
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Beginning Fly Tying....................................Register Now
Description: Enter a new dimension of the sport of fly fishing by learning to tie your own flies. Learn about the materials and tools used to tie flies and the basic fundamentals for tying streamer, nymph and dry flies. Patterns learned will include the Wooly Bugger, Soft Hackle, Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator and the Gray Wulff.
Limited to five participants per instructor.
Basic tools will be required (vise, bobbin, scissors, whip finishing tool and hackle pliers).
All materials will be provided.
Cost: $49.
Each class includes the following three sessions:
Classroom: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Classroom: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Classroom: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
Summer/Fall -2008 Dates:
July 9, 16 & 23
October 15, 22 & 29
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