On the FIRST SATURDAYS of JANUARY, FEBRUARY, and MARCH… from 8am to 9:30am, we will host an on-the-water spey casting workshop on the sand beach at Farewell Bend Park (just downstream of Bill Healy Bridge). Bring your own rod or use one of our demos. Boots & Waders suggested. We will provide hot coffee. No sign-up required, just show up.
SESSION 1 – JANUARY 7th
SESSION 2 – FEBRUARY 4th
SESSION 3 – MARCH 4th
Location: Farewell Bend Park
Cost: Free
SESSION 1 – (the Tuesdays in JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 24 – 6pm-8pm)
SESSION 2 – (the Wednesdays in FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 – 6pm-8pm)
SESSION 3 – (the Mondays in MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27 – 6pm-8pm)
Register/Sign up at the Fly Shop for one of the sessions. Each session is comprised of four 2-hour long classes. Vise, tools, and materials all provided.
Location: Confluence Fly Shop
Cost:$80 / student
SESSION 1 – (the Thursdays in FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16, 23 – 6pm-8pm)
SESSION 2 – (the Tuesdays in MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28 – 6pm-8pm)
Register/Sign up for one of the sessions at the Fly Shop. Each session is comprised of four 2-hour long classes. Vise, tools, and materials all provided.
Location: Confluence Fly Shop
Cost:$80 / student
SESSION 1 – (SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 – 10am-1pm)
SESSION 2 – (SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 – 10am-1pm)
SESSION 3 – (SATURDAY, MARCH 18 – 10am-1pm)
Understanding the biology behind what trout eat, is critical to taking your fly fishing to the next level. This class introduces students to the river insects upon which our local trout focus and how to stock your fly box with the most productive patterns to imitate them. Class meets at the shop for classroom session followed by a quick trip to the river for live bug identification. Call or stop into the fly shop to Register/Sign up.
Location: Confluence Fly Shop
Cost:$40 / student
Offered year-round by reservation only.
Location: Various
Cost:$65 / 1 STUDENT, OR $95 / 2 STUDENTS
MAY THROUGH AUGUST
10am to 12pm, every Thursday and Saturday. This small group session, is a fantastic introduction to the fundamentals of fly fishing! Topics covered will include: proper selection/rigging of the fly rod, reel, line, and leader; basic fly casting; basic knot-tying; and an introduction to fly patterns, what they imitate, and how to fish them. One-time 15% discount on any full-priced, shop merchandise.
Location: Confluence Fly Shop
Cost:$40/student