We strive to offer the best in fly fishing instruction, covering a wide array of subjects and taught by top notch authors, guides, and experts in their field.   "Quality" should not just describe the equipment you use, it should also be the standard of your education. That is why you will never see more than three students per guide in our on-water classes, why we only allow four students in our tying classes, and why our clinics normally have no more than eight to ten students in attendance. By keeping our class size small we SUPER SIZE your education!   Good equipment can mean the difference between a frustrating first experience or a pleasant day on the water, or time spent at the fly tying vice. For this reason we provide equipment from fly fishing's top manufacturers for your use in all of our classes.   Because of class size limitations we require a 50% deposit when booked. Deposits are fully refundable up to two weeks prior to the class date. Cancellations after that are non-refundable unless we can fill your space in the class.     Deschutes River Beginning/Intermediate Fly Fishing This class, by far our most popular, will take you through the steps to becoming a more productive fly- fisher. We start with a two hour in-shop classroom session where you will learn about the tackle, knots, rigging, and essentials needed to catch trout on Western streams, including the Deschutes. The following Saturday or Sunday--your choice--you will meet your guides in Maupin on the banks of the Deschutes river to start the on-river portion of your class. During this eight hour lesson you will learn where the fish live and dine in a stream. You'll also learn how to effectively present a fly to them, take samples of insect life, why we choose specific flies, when to use those flies, how to safely navigate the river, and how to play and land fish.   This class is held every month of the year (except December). Call or e-mail us for the current schedule. Some equipment is available.   Cost: $150.00 / $75.00 deposit required at time of enrollment.   Jan 16th In-shop 6:30 PM -- Jan 19th & 20th 2008 on Deschutes River. Feb 6th In-shop 6:30 PM -- Feb 9th & 10th 2008 on Deschutes River. Feb 27th In-shop 6:30 PM -- Mar. 1st & 2nd 2008 on Deschutes River. Mar. 19th In-shop 6:30 PM -- Mar. 22nd & 23rd 2008 on Deschutes River. Apr. 10th In-shop 6:30 PM -- Apr. 12th & 13th 2008 on Deschutes River. Apr. 23rd In-shop 6:30 PM -- Apr. 26th & 27th 2008 on Deschutes River. Apr. 30th In-shop 6:30 PM -- May 3rd & 4th 2008 on Deschutes River. May 15th In-shop 6:30 PM -- May 17th & 18th 2008 on Deschutes River. Jun. 4th In-shop 6:30 PM -- Jun. 7th & 8th 2008 on Deschutes River. Jun. 18th In-shop 6:30 PM -- Jun. 21st & 22nd 2008 on Deschutes River. Jun. 25th In-shop 6:30 PM -- Jun. 28th & 29th 2008 on Deschutes River. (The June 25th class is a Women's only class and taught by Jessica Sall.) Jul. 9th In-shop 6:30 PM -- Jul. 12th & 13th 2008 on Deschutes River. Jul. 16th In-shop 6:30 PM -- Jul. 19th & 20th 2008 on Deschutes River. August, September, October, and November dates TBA May 2008     Fly Fishing For Steelhead In this class students will learn the techniques used for taking Steelhead on a fly. You'll start with a two hour in-shop classroom session where you will learn about the tackle, knots, rigging, and the essentials needed to catch Steelhead on a fly. On Sunday there is a five-hour drift boat float trip. This extensive on-water portion of the class will teach you the skills needed to find where steelhead hold, how to present your fly to them, and how to effectively play and land these hard-charging sea-run fish. Some fly fishing experience is a plus but is not mandatory.   This class is held every fall on the Deschutes River and every winter on the Sandy and Clackamas Rivers. Some equipment is available.   Cost: $165.00 / $80.00 deposit required at time of enrollment.   Jan 24th in-shop 6:30 PM - Jan. 27th 5 hour float trip. Feb. 21st in-shop 6:30 PM - Feb 24th 5 hour float trip. Mar 27th in-shop 6:30 PM - Mar. 30th 5 hour float trip.     Fishing Spey Rods This class focuses on two-handed "Spey" rods. Spey rod popularity has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last decade; find out why. This two-part class includes a two hour in-shop classroom session where you will learn about rods, reels, lines, sink tips, and the various essentials needed to be productive with a spey rod. This is followed on Sunday with a five-hour drift boat trip where students will learn the basic casts involved with these 13 to 15 foot rods, how to mend, how to fight fish ,and how to land your catch. Some steelhead fly fishing experience is recommended.   This class is held every fall on the Deschutes River and every winter on the Sandy and Clackamas Rivers. Some equipment is available.   Cost: $165.00 / $80.00 deposit required at time of enrollment.   Jan. 10th in-shop 6:30 PM - Jan. 13th Sandy River 5hr. Float Trip Feb. 7th in-shop 6:30 PM - Feb. 10th Sandy River 5hr. Float Trip. Mar. 13th in-shop 6:30 PM - Mar. 16th On Sandy River 5hr. Float Trip     Tying Steelhead Flies Tying steelhead flies offers an opportunity to combine creativity with fishability. This class will introduce you to many of the materials and tying techniques you need to tie a variety of popular steelhead flies, and to create some patterns of your own. This is a three session class where you will work with a variety of materials and techniques used in tying steelhead flies. You will learn the basic principals of summer, winter, spey, and tube flies. All tools and materials are furnished. Class size is kept small. Reservations and deposit required.   Cost: $85.00   Feb. 4th, 11th, & 18th 2008. 6:30 PM     Beginning Fly Tying Class consists of three 2 1/2-hour sessions and covers the basics of fly tying. Students will tie six effective NW fly patterns. You will learn the tools, materials, and techniques of fly tying. All tools and materials are furnished. Class size is kept small. Reservations and deposit required.   Cost: $50.00   January 8th, 15th, & 22nd 2008, 6:30 PM February 5th, 12th, & 19th 2008, 6:30 PM March 4th, 11th, & 18th 2008, 6:30 PM April 8th, 15th, & 22nd 2008, 6:30 PM May 6th, 13th, & 20th 2008, 6:30 PM     Saturday's in the Loft Starting in January we will be resuming our very popular "Saturday's in the Loft" clinics. Every Saturday Jan. 5th through Apr. 26th 2008 from 9:00 AM to Noon we will be having a guest Fly Tier, Flyfishing Guide (some times a shop employee) or expert in their field giving a presentation.   Cost: FREE     Sage Spey Casting School with George Cook This class is taught by Sage Rod Manufacturing's sales Representative, George Cook, and focuses on casting two-handed "Spey" rods. Spey rod popularity has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last decade; find out why. This class is a four hour on-river school where you will learn about rods, reels, lines, sink tips, and the various essentials needed to be productive with a spey rod. This class is perfect for the new spey caster and those who just want to hone their existing skills. Students will learn the basic casts involved with these 12 to 15 foot rods including the Single Spey, Double Spey, Snap "T", and Perry's Poke. Even if you never plan on fishing one of these two-handed monsters, the fundamentals of spey casting will forever benefit your fly fishing skill set, even with a single handed rod! This class is held on the Sandy. For Reservations call 503-252-1529. Equipment is available.   Cost: $75.00   Mar. 22nd Sandy River.