August 9th, 2008 - Basic Fly Casting
This is a basic bare bones fly casting class structured for the beginning fly fisher. The focus is on the basic cast with a presentation on fly rods, reels and fly lines. Differences will be addressed regarding when and where to fish weight forward or double taper fly lines, along with differences in standard and large arbor fly reels as well as their drag systems. The comparisons of various fly rods with regard to their lengths, weights, number of sections and flexibility will also be covered.
There will be actual participation with personal attention and instruction to the casting by our instructor Stann Grater, Chief Orvis Fly Casting Instructor International.
August 28th, 2008 - Basic Entomology
This is an introductory entomology clinic structured for the beginning fly fisher. The focus is on insects and their subsequent trout fly patterns proven to be effective in fly fishing for all species of trout in the Pacific Northwest. Clinic will include some of the major insect populations and their application to trout fishing. There will be a color slide presentation and some helpful discussion on application and use of fly patterns as applied to trout fishing.
August 29th, 2008 - Reading the Water
This is a informative class structured for the beginning and advanced fly fisher. The focus is on trout eco systems in the Pacific Northwest. Systems include rivers, streams, creeks, lakes and beaver ponds. There will be a color slide presentation and some helpful discussion on application and use of fly patterns as applied to trout fishing.
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Starting the first Saturday in January and continuing every other month, Swede's will offer a fly fishing, tying and casting for kids between the ages of 10 and 15. This is a program designed to help and further the sport of fly fishing to those children who otherwise would not have the opportunity.
All casting lessons, fly tying tools and materials are free of charge for these children.
Maximum of 8 children per month, FCFS.
Please call Al for details and registration.
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