Thurs.

March 18

Streamers Are Easy. Murry Humble teaches this class based on Kelly Galloup's book, Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout. Murry ties for the shop and his work is beautiful and impeccable. This is a great way to spend a cold winter night. $20. 7-9 pm. Call to register. Five vacancies as of 3/5.

Tues.

April 20

Tying Sulphurs! These are the first big insect of the season and the most fun to fish because the fish relish the naturals. This one night class will teach you to more effectively imitate the naturals. $20. 7-9 pm. Call to register.

Tues.

May 4

Easy Bass Flies. We all admire a perfectly tied deer hair bass bug but they take forever to tie, you curse your luck when you lose one on a log and the mess they make when you tie them doesn't endear you to your house mate. This class will teach you some simple and effective patterns so you can spend more time on the water and less at the bench. $20. 7-9 pm. Call to register.

Sat.

March 6

Introduction to Fly Fishing For Trout. If you're intrigued by this sport and want to find out a little more about it come in for this presentation/demonstration. Learn about the fish, the insects, the flies, the tackle and the philosophy. It's free, but limited space requires that you call to register. 2 pm.

Thurs.

March 11

Movie Night.  No, we’re not showing anything blue. Ron just likes to host a showing of whatever fishing movie is hot or interesting. No fee, but you’ll need to call us for reservations and to find out what movie we’re showing.

Sat.

March 13

Trout Fishing School. You've learned your knots and you've learned to cast, now you'll be able to concentrate on just learning to fish. This is an outstanding opportunity to have a teacher at your elbow on the stream for half a day. $50. 1-6 pm. Call to register.

Thurs.

March 25

Beginning Knot Tying. These classes are filling up as fast as we can list them. Learn all the knots to rig from the reel to the fly. You need these skills to take our fishing schools. $20. 7-9 pm. Call to register.

Fri. - Sun.

March 26-28

Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo. Visit our booth at what promises to be the big event of the off-season. Located at the Sheraton Hotel in Bloomington, I-494 & MN100. The Shop will be open regular hours on Saturday.

Thurs.

April 1

Aquatic Entomology. This is one of our most popular offerings, having hosted it for over a decade. Taught by Dean Hansen, Ph.D., this entertaining five week course will teach you about the life cycles of the important trout food insects and which patterns are important to the fish. Dean brings live samples to class so you’ll really get up close and personal. Five weeks, ten hours. $100. 7-9 pm. Call right now to register.

Sat.

April 10

Tues.

April 13

Tues.

April 27

Trout Fishing School. Your second opportunity to put your knot tying and casting skills to good use. We'll put an experienced teacher at your elbow on the stream for four hours and you'll actually learn to fish. $50. 2-6pm. Call to register.

Leader Construction. Quick, what's the difference between a streamer leader and a dry fly leader? Want to find out? This class will help you untie the mysteries and you'll leave with two functional leaders you tied yourself. $20. 7-9pm. Call to register.

Rigging for Big Gamefish. Even if you're only thinking about big bass, pike, muskie,bonefish or barracuda this will be the best $20 you ever spent. Instructor Bob Nasby loves to share his knowledge of rigging and knot tying. $20. 7-9pm. Call to register