Fly Fishing University 2009
Duration 01//2010 - 10//2010
Price $Free/$25.00/$50.00
Contact info@wrflyfisher.com or 801/521-6424

Last year was our first season for Fly Fishing University; a fly fishing educational series that we offer from January thru November.   For those not familiar with this series of class, it is designed to help you improve upon your success when on the water, to broaden your horizons or simply to add to your fly fishing enjoyment.  These classes are taught by a variety of people, including most staff members at Western Rivers Flyfisher. 

This years Fly Fishing University starts in January, with a Free Round Table discussion at the shop January 7th.  The series will end in October.  Regardless of your ability, these classes are designed to take your fly fishing skills up a notch.  From knots to entomology to everything in between, there are a wide variety of sessions to choose from. 

There are a number of ways you can take advantage of these series.  You can simply sign up for one class at a time of buy them in bunches.  For every $100.00 in classes you sign up for you'll get an additional $25 credit towards university classes towards an additional class.   See below for the complete list of classes offered thru Fly Fishing University.

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July 8 & 10:Fishing Soft Hackles: Since first offering this class, it has been one of our more popular.  It will fill fast, always does.  Since Sylvester Nemes reintroduced these old yet very effective patterns and the way to fish them in, Soft Hackles,  we have become big fans.  Theses simple yet effective patterns can be highly productive when fished correctly under the right conditions.  This class will cover the patterns, effective techniques for fishing them, and understand aquatic hatches that will optimize your success when fishing soft hackles.  This class is limited to 10 students.

Cost: $50.00               Time: 6:30pm       Location: Shop & Provo River

July 15 & 17: Fishing Pocket Water - Water allures us to those long broad runs that flow smooth and flat, often keeping us from paying attention to the more turbulent world known in the trout fishing arena as "Pocket Water". These areas are some our favorite waters to fish.  Not only are they productive, but they are often overlooked. This class will exlore the riggings, flies and fishing techniques we use to have success in fishing these waters. 

Cost: $50.00             Time: 6:30pm         Location: Shop & Provo River

August 12 & 14: Fly Fishing Hatches - This is one of the most fun aspects of the game of fly fishing, yet it can create some of the most frustrating circumstances.  We will look all the insect families that trout key on; their stages, patterns, and on the water stratedgines for having success matching hatches. 

Cost: $50.00            Time: 6:30pm          Location: Shop & Provo River

Sepember 2 & 4: Fishing Terrestrial:  As hatches diminish as the season winds down, terrestrials become an important part of a trout diet.  Most angler approach fishing terrestrials with a hopper imitation of some kind, but unless you put as much thought into how you fish terrestrials as you do mayflies and the other aquatic insects that trout key on, you are limiting your success. This class will start in a class room, breaking down the various terrestrials that are important to a trout, their season, and fishing techniques.   It will finish on the water, where after you learn to identify key terrestrial habitat and effective ways to present a fly to get better results, you'll be able to put your new found skills to the test.

Cost: $50.00               Time: 6:30pm       Location: Shop & Provo River

Coming back for yet another successful season, our Fly Fishing 101 classes will begin to fill up soon. This class is designed to get anyone interested in fly fishing to come out and get a hands-on experience and gain the confidence needed to strike out on their own fishing adventures. This makes a great Christmas present for anyone looking to get their spouse, son/daughter a gift that will get them started in the right way.

Everything is included! If you have no gear, we will provide it for you.  The class also includes a one-day license for the morning session on the river. The classes last for three sessions: Our first session covers the basic terminology, a break down of the various flies, and gear.  The second session focuses on basic casting techniques and knot tying, and the third session is our on river class. This class is the most comprehensive, and the most fun. We cover everything from fishing techniques, reading water, and basic entomolgy. Class will be limited to 8 students, so sign up soon! A 50% deposit will save your spot, and is required when you register for this class.

*CLASS DATES ARE:  APRIL 20th, 22nd, 24th/ MAY 4th,6th,8th/ July 20th, 22nd, 24th 

June marks the beginning of some of Utah's best fishing as springs freshets subside.  For the past decade we have been kicking off this long awaited part of the year with our Annual Fly Fishing Fair.  This year we have added a little twist.   June 11, Friday, John Shaner, Hardy Reel Historian, will be our special guest. Bring in your in your old coveted Hardy Reel, and learn its history.   Its our version of the Antiques Rod Show.  Even if you don't have a Hardy, it will be fun just to see what all the BUZZ is about.  Stop in and check our some really cool reels.    If you are one of those Hardy Reel fans, as we are, bring in your reels, rods or any other Hardy flyfishing equipment and learn of its history. 

The following day, the 12^th of June, is our Fly Fishing Fair. Join us and our hosts from companies like: Sage, Winston, Scott, Patagoinia, Simms, Kaenon, Smith, Waterworks, Nautilus, Hardy, Cloudveil, and others for a day filled with: free clinics: Beginning Fly Fishing, Bugs 101, Switch Casting, 10 Steps to Better Casting, Fishing Soft Hackles. Demo the finest fly rods made today from: Scott Rods, Sage, Winston, and St. Croix. , and great values. 

Just for the day, check out some great packages and specials: Cloudveil Wader and boot package, St. Croix, Sage Advantage & Flight Rod and Reel packages.  Bring in your old waders, and we'll give you $50.00 OFF a pair of Patagonia waders.  Bring in your old boots and get $25.00 OFF a pair of Patagonia boots.    

It all starts the evening of June 11^th, with our Hardy Open House, followed by our full day Fly-Fishing Fair, June 12.   No one else does a day like this.  It's fun, educational and of great value.  See you then.... 

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