Fly Tying Classes
Last year we completely revamped our beginning fly tying classes. Each is now only three weeks long and each concentrates on only one type of fly: streamers, nymphs or dry flies. Each class covers all of the basic techniques and you can take them in any order you wish since there is no longer a sequence.
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Tues.
February 7 |
Beginning Fly Tying: Nymphs. If you fish nymphs you know you're losing them on the rocks as well as the occasional fish. Here's an opportunity to learn the techniques and fill your fly box with the flies that trout eat most often. $35. 7-9 PM. Call to register. Filled. |
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February 28 |
Tying Baetis. These are the most important insects on our local spring creeks. This one-nighter will teach you how to imitate all five stages of this critical mayfly. $20.
7-9 PM. Call to register.
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March 6
Thurs.
March 8 |
Beginning Fly Tying: Dry Flies. This is your last opportunity this season to learn to tie the flies you need to play the surface game. Learn the procedures, tie the flies, catch the fish. $35. 7-9 PM. Call to register. Three vacancies as of 1/31.
Tying Czech Nymphs. This is one of the hottest trends in trout fishing and Jim Kojis is just the guy to teach you the style behind the trend in this neat little two hour one-nighter. $20. 7-9 PM. Call to register. One vacancy as of 1/28.
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March 27 |
Caddis: Tying Larva & Pupa. One of the most prolific of aquatic insects...and least understood...we'll spend our time learning to interpret Lafontaine's patterns and finding out why they're so effective. $20. 7-9 PM. Call to register.
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Seminars & Special Events
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Sat.
Feb. 4 |
Fishing Steelhead. Scott Thorpe has been fishing steelhead for decades and holds the MN state record for this exciting fish. He'll share his knowledge with you at 1:00 PM.
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Sat.
Feb. 11 |
Flies for Pike & Muskie. Gabe Schubert ties the most awesome big flies you've ever seen and you won't want to miss this presentation. Size, shape, color and behavior are all factored into his creations. Find out what he's doing at 1:00 PM.
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Sat.
Feb. 18
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Beginning Knot Tying. It's hard to fathom but this has been our most popular class for two years running. It's one of two prerequisites for our fishing schools and will teach you to rig from the reel all the way to the fly. $20. 3-5 PM. Call to register. Filled. Other sections are scheduled for Thurs. Feb. 23, March 17 and March 22.
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Sat.
Feb. 25
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Andy Roth: To Be Announced. I don't know what he's going to talk about, but Andy Roth, guide, raconteur and one of my favorite human beings, always has something to share and you don't want to miss what it is. Andy's presentation is at 1:00 PM.
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Thurs.
March 1 |
Leader Construction. Quick, what's the difference between a nymph leader and a dry fly leader? Take this class and learn the theory and application behind leader design plus, you'll leave with two leaders you tied yourself. $20. 7-9 PM. Call to register. |
Sat.
March 10 |
Trout Fishing School. If you can tie knots and cast you're eligible for this on-the-water class. How about having the instructor at your elbo for the better part of four hours teaching you where, when and why of fly fishing for trout? $50. 2-6 PM. Call to register. Two vacancies as of 1/27. |
Thurs.
March 15 |
Rigging for BIG Gamefish. Think pike, muskie, bonefish and 'cuda and you've got the idea. Bob Nasby will teach you to rig so you can actually land these fish rather than just have them shred your leader. This will be the best $20 you'll ever spend. 7-9 PM. Call to register. |
Thurs.
March 29 |
Aquatic Entomology. This five week course, taught by the extraordinary Dean Hansen PhD, is a much anticipated event. Students will learn collection and ID procedures and will have a blast doing it. $100. 7-9 PM. Enrollment is limited so call now to register. |
Casting Classes
We're always available to help you with your casting,
scrutinize your fly box, re-rig your leader, point out some
local accesses or suggest a destination for your next trip. We
can also suggest a guide or on-stream tutor, an excellent way
of improving your skills.
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Feb. 25
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Practical Casting I. This is a two hour class focused on "anchored" casting, leaving the line on the water until you launch the cast. We're not promising you'll be a polished caster but you'll be able to get the fly on the water and it'll satisfy the other prerequisite for taking our fishing schools. $20. 3-5 PM. Call to register. Filled. |
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March 24 |
Practical Casting I. This is another section of this class in anchored casting and it features the roll cast, the switch cast and the spey cast. With this and the knot class you'll be ready for fishing. $20. 3-5 PM. Call to register. |
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