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"Quality" describes your equipment. It should also describe your education. That is why you will see only three students per guide in our on-water classes, only four students in our tying classes, and eight to ten attendees in our clinics. We keep our class size small to SUPER SIZE your experience!
We loan you equipment from fly fishing's top manufacturers to make your day on the water and time on the tying vise great.
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, takes you through the steps to become a more productive fly-fisher. You start with a two-hour, in-shop session on tackle, knots, rigging, and essentials needed to catch trout on Western streams like 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 your on-river class. During this eight hours you will learn where the fish live and dine in a stream. You’ll learn to effectively present a fly, take samples of insect life, select specific flies, use those flies, safely navigate the river, and 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.
| In-shop class | On the Deschutes River |
|---|---|
| Jan. 18th: in-shop 6:30 PM | Jan. 21st & 22nd 2012 |
| Jan.. 25th in-shop 6:30 PM | Jan. 28th & 29th 2012 |
| Feb. 8th in-shop 6:30 PM | Feb. 11th & 12th 2012 |
| Feb. 15th in-shop 6:30 PM | Feb. 18th & 19th 2012 |
| March 14th in-shop 6:30 PM | March 17th & 18th 2012 |
| March 21st in-shop 6:30 PM | March 24th & 25th 2012 |
| April 18th in-shop 6:30 PM | April 21st & 22nd 2012 |
| April 25th in-shop 6:30 PM | April 28th & 29th 2012 |
| May 16th in-shop 6:30 PM | May 19th & 20th 2012 |
| May 23rd in-shop 6:30 PM | May 26th & 27th 2012 |
| June 13th in-shop 6:30 PM | June 16th & 17th 2012 |
| June 20th in-shop 6:30 PM | June 23rd & 24th 2012 |
Beginning Fly Fishing
For Winter Steelhead
In this class students will learn the techniques used for taking Steelhead on nymphs. 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.
Some equipment is available.
Cost: $165.00 / $80.00 deposit required at time of enrollment.
| 6:30PM In-shop class | 5-hour Kalama River float trip |
|---|---|
| January 11th in-shop | January 15th on river 2012 |
| February 16th in-shop | February 19th on river 2012 |
| March 7th in-shop | March 11th on river 2012 |
| April 11th in-shop | April 15th on river 2012 |
Tying Intruder Style Tube Flies
Students will learn the in’s and out’s of tying intruder stye flies using the F.I.T.S. tube fly system. Intruders have taken winter steelhead fishing to the next level. You will learn how to make your flies hold a very larger profile in the water without adding a bunch of “bulk” to weigh it down and make it difficult to cast. You will also learn how to work with some of the “fishiest” materials available such as ostrich, reah, angel hair, and temple dog.
This is a 3 part class with a max of 4 students
This is an advanced class, and strong tying skills are required
Cost: $125.00 / $65.00 deposit required at time of enrollment
| Feb. 3, 10, & 17 |
Beginning Tying
Winter 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 shanked, and tube flies. All tools and materials are furnished. Class size is kept small. Reservations and deposit required.
Cost: $95.00
| January 2012 - 3, 10, 17 |
| February 2012 - 7, 14, 21 |
| March 2012 - 6, 13, 20 |
| April 2012 - 3, 10, 17 |
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: $75.00
| January 2012 - 2, 9, 16 |
| February 2012 - 6, 13, 20 |
| March 2012 - 5, 12, 19 |
| April 2012 - 2, 9, 16 |
| May 2012 - 7, 14, 21 |
Saturdays in the Loft
In January we will be resuming our very popular “Saturday’s in the Loft” clinics. Starting with Saturday, January 7th and going through April 21st 2012 from 10:00 AM to Noon we will be having a presentation by a guest Fly Tier, Fly fishing Guide (some times a shop employee) or expert in their field giving.
Cost: FREE
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1/07/12
Innovative Tube Flies
Let Matt McCrary, NWFFO’s head guide, show you how he ties his unique and beautiful steelhead tubes.
1/14/12
Tying Shanked Winter Steelhead Flies
Guide, Jason Osborn, will show you how to tie his favorite shanked winter Steelhead flies.
1/21/12
Fly Fishing The Puget Sound
In less time than it takes to drive to the Deschutes, you can be waist deep in the puget sound fishing for Sea-run Cutts, Blackmouth, Coho, Pinks, and Chum. Let Dave McCoy from Emerald Waters Guide Service show you the in’s and out’s of this amazing fishery.
1/28/12
Mayflies - Top to Bottom
Jason Osborn will show you how to tie every stage of the mayfly to help arm your box for selective fish.
2/4/12
Tying Deschurtes Dries
Master fly tyer, Hal Gordon, ties his best Deschutes dries
2/11/12
Sandy River Wild Steelhead Management
Todd Alsbury, Biologist, and Sandy River Manager with ODFW, discusses the past, present, and future of the Sandy River Wild Steelhead Program. Q & A session as well.
2/18/12
NW Steelhead Tour
Eric Neufeld takes us across the entire PNW and explains his favorite steelhead rivers
2/25/12
Berry’s Best Trout Flies
Beulah, Hatch, and Montana Fly Rep, Bruce Berry, shares with you his best trout flies and how to tie them.
3/3/12
A different view of the Deschutes
Sled guides Matt McCrary and Sam Sickles share thier secrets about fishing the lower river.
3/10/12
Albany Tyers Expo
Come see us down south at the tyer’s expo in Albany, OR
3/24/12
Fishing The Cascade Lakes
Daniel Biggs from bendflyfishing.com will be here sharing his knowlage about all the Cascade Lakes, including: Crane, Diamond, Hosmer, Wickiup, Davis, East, and more. His DVD will be available for purchase as well.
3/17/12
Deschutes Pelton Project Q&A
PGE biologist, Dan Ratliff, hosts an open Q&A session about the Pelton Dam spill way, including water temp management.
3/31/12
Brian Silvey’s Trout Flies
Brian Silvey ties his legendary trout flies. These are flies that will consistantly catch fish in any river tout live.
4/7/12
Neely’s best Summer Steelhead Flies
Deschutes Guide, Ted Neely will teach you how to tie his top producing summer run steelhead flies.
4/14/12
Clack Spey Day
Join us at 9AM at Barton Park for our annual Free spey lesson. Coffee and refreshments provided.
4/21/12
East side Opener
Go fishing!!!