Thirty-four days...
A couple of decades ago the state of Wisconsin started experimenting with winter trout seasons, finally settling on one that opened on the first Saturday in March. The idea for a March/April fishing season coalesced around the notion that most of the fry would be off the redds by then and that wading anglers would be doing very little harm to the resource. So, starting on March 6th and running through the last Sunday in April, knowledgeable anglers will be able to ply their favorite trout streams. I say knowledgeable, but I suppose anyone can go out and flail the water. The question is which group do you fall into?
If you just want to go stomp through the snow and toss some nymphs in the creek you can find what you need to know in the Musings folder on the website. If that isn't enough, or if all you need are a few flies and a couple of locations you can just come in to the shop and we'll give you some suggestions. If you want to know more you can ready yourself for the Trout Fishing School on March 13th by getting yourself into a knot tying school and a practical casting class. If you're interested but want to start out with more than a wing and a prayer you could come in on Feb. 20th for a basic tutorial in fly fishing for trout.
Thirty-four days is how much time you've got before the Early Season opener on March 6th.
Here's a bargain for you that is truly unprecedented. On Thursday, February 11th, we'll host a five session Saltwater Fishing class taught by Bob Nasby. Bob is a clinician and field tester for St. Croix and Scientific Anglers, a terrific casting instructor and has about 35 years of experince fishing saltwater. This class will teach rigging, strategy, fish species, imitations and jst about everything you need to know PLUS two casting lessons .... all for a mere $100.
Fly Fish U
This is a big year for Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop because we're in the process of revamping our course offerings in an effort to make your experience on the water more meaningful. Our fly tying and rigging curricula are pretty much the same although a couple of classes have been added on the rigging side. Even the casting schools are intact but we've added a couple of classes to get you started a little faster. Here are some of our new offerings, with more to follow.
PRACTICAL CASTING I
Dedicated exclusively to achored line casting (roll cast, switch cast and single spey) and the quickest way to get you on the water. These classes will be held Saturday afternoons.
PRACTICAL CASTING II
This class will help you make the switch from anchored to aerialized casting (eliptical and pick-up and lay-down) and puts another arrow in your fly fishing quiver. These will also be held Sat. afternoons.
KNOT TYING
This is the class you need before taking one of our fishing schools. It will teach you to rig your outfit from the reel arbor to the fly and is invaluable.
LEADER CONSTRUCTION
This class covers the evolving theory behind leader design whether an 11' Harvey leader or an 8' bass or pike leader. Students will build two leaders in class.
MAP STUDIES
Our objective is to teach you to read a contour map, negotiate your your way from one fishing spot to another and find your way back to the car after dark.
TROUT FISHING SCHOOLS
This is an intensive, four hour, on the water school with a mentor at your elbow teaching you how to fish for trout. Prerequisites are KNOT TYING and PRACTICAL CASTING or Beginnning Casting. Held March through June and September.
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