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Introduction to Fly Fishing - Group Lesson
Experience Fly Fishing! Get a taste of what fly fishing is, and what it is all about.
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A friendly welcome to the world of fly fishing. We give you the key information, and teach you the essentials skills to get you on the water! A balance of information and hands-on practice in an easy to learn and approachable setting.
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Skill Level: Beginner! Zero previous experience or skill necessary.
Cost: $90/Person
Number of Students: 4 students to one instructor.
If you have a group of 3 or 4 people who wish to learn together, contact us for a private group lesson!
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What you will learn:
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The World of Fly Fishing - An introduction and cutting through the clutter
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The Tools We Use - An introduction to the gear
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Fly Casting - The the basics of fly casting
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The Places We Go - An introduction to the river
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Putting It All Together - The tools meet the river so you can find fish!
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Beginner Spey Casting, Tune-ups and Trouble Shooting
Whether you're new to Spey casting double hand rods, or may be a caster with some experience and looking to trouble shoot casting issues our double hand rod Spey casting lessons are for you. All skills taught in these lessons can be applied to switch rods and Spey rods.
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Skill Level: Beginner through intermediate (course dependent)
Number of Students: 1 or 2 per instructor (course dependent)
Cost: Varies between types of lesson
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What you will learn:
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Beginner Learn-To Spey Cast
1 or 2 person class - 4 Hour
Skill Level - Beginner - No experience with single or double hand rod casting required
The lesson will consist of a discussion of what makes a double hand rod, switch or Spey, the line options available, what sinking tip options are available and i, and the theory of Spey casting with a double hand rod. The casting portion of the lesson will be on water, where we will go over two basic casts that will allow you to navigate fishing different river flow directions and wind.
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Skill Tune-Up and Trouble Shooting
One-on-One only - 1.5 Hour
Skill Level - Beginner through advanced - Experience with double hand rod casting is required.
Note: This is not a learn-to lesson, this course is designed to correct casting errors and tune-up techniques for those who have casting experience.
Feel that you are not getting the most out of your double hand rod Spey casting?
Your casts don't turn over, or you are not getting the distance you need? The list of casting issues is endless!
If you need your casting looked at by a pro to get the kinks out, then this session is for you!
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Fly Fishing - Private Lessons
Whether you're new to fly fishing and looking for private instruction, or a seasoned angler looking to refine some skills, or anything in between, our private lessons may be just what you need.
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A lesson plan will be customized to suit your interests and skill level. We'll chat about what you need!
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Skill Level: Any - we cater to your skill level.
Number of Students: 1 or 2 per instructor
Cost: $275 for 1 or two students (not per person)
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What you will learn:
Let us answer your questions, help you learn a new skill, or shake off some rust!
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If you have a group larger than 2, contact us for pricing, and availability.
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Euro Nymphing - 101
Hot on today's fly fishing trends is this incredibly effective form of sub-surface fishing.
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Learn about the gear, the rigging, techniques and ideas behind Euro Nymphing and when and where to use it.
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Skill Level: INTERMEDIATE - Familiarity with the basics of fly fishing (some casting ability, general knowledge of gear, basic knots). No experience with this particular technique is required.
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Number of Students: 4 per instructor
Cost: $150 per student
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Trout 101 - Group Lesson
Trout are some of the most difficult to catch fish in the river, put every advantage in your corner that you can and learn with us.
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A focused lesson on trout, where they live, what they eat, where to find them, and how to catch them.
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Skill Level: INTERMEDIATE - Familiarity with the basics of fly fishing (some casting ability, general knowledge of gear, basic knots).
Cost: $150/Person
Number of Students: 4 students to one instructor
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What you will learn:
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The Life of a Trout
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What is a trout?
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Where trout live - river types; the river ecosystem; breaking down a river
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What trout eat - bugs, bugs, bugs and bait... intro to basic entomology & baitfish
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Imitating trout food - Fly selection made easy
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Key bugs and life stages
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Baitfish
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Trout Techniques & Tools - how to get 'em
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Techniques and specialized gear for trout on dry flies, nymphs and streamers
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Landing fish solo - techniques and skills to keep your fish (and you) safe
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