Dec 31, 2023 |
Tie your own flies and catch fish! Introduction to Fly Tying is designed for the beginner who is interested in tying his or her own flies. With practice, you will be able to imitate many insects and bait fish that fish eat. Each session will cover one type of fly and one or two fly patterns that represent that type of fly. We hope that this course will make you a better fly tier, fly angler, and ultimately increase your awareness of nature along the stream. Materials, hooks, pattern sheets and instructions for each tie will be provided in class. Students may purchase tools (vice, scissors, bobbin, hackle pliers, bodkin, whip finish tool, and hair stacker) to practice fly tying outside of class. Six ( 6 ) sessions, Wednesday mornings or evenings. Class size limited to eight ( 8...
Dec 31, 2023 |
This introductory class explores the fundamentals of fly fishing. Aimed at the novice fly angler, topics include equipment selection, knot tying, basic entomology and fly selection, reading the water, and where to fly fish in Western Pennsylvania. Fly casting, the most important aspect of fly fishing, is taught. Six ( 6 ) session, Wednesday mornings or evenings. Class size limited to eight ( 8...
Dec 31, 2023 |
This course is designed for students wanting to advance to the next level. Techniques that will be covered include how to add distance to a cast, this includes how to use a single and double haul, loop and line control, casting weight, dealing with wind, and correcting tailing loops. Fishing casts such as slack line and tuck casts as well as curve cats will also be taught. Five ( 5 ) sessions, Wednesday mornings or evenings. Class size limited to eight ( 8...
Dec 31, 2023 |
Learn to build a Graphite Fly Rod or Graphite Spinning Rod under the direction of a professional rod builder. Students will learn how to build their own custom rod and develop rod building skills that will last a lifetime. The class will give beginning rod builders a “hands on” understanding of rod blanks and components, how to find the spine, guide location, guide wrapping and finishing techniques. All students will have a complete, finished rod ready for fishing at the conclusion of the class. All required tools will be provided by the instructor. Five ( 5 ) sessions, Tuesday mornings or evenings. Class size limited to six ( 6...
Dec 31, 2023 |
This is a beginner’s class designed to teach the student the basics of wood turning on a lathe and to turn a pen blank that will be assembled into a usable pen. In this class the student will learn about wood lathes, how to use a wood lathe, safety, basic tool and turning principles and finally how to turn and finish a pen. Various types of wood will be provided for the student to choose from and all tools and equipment will be provided. Each student will complete and take home a pen and a mechanical pencil that they have created. Two ( 2 ) sessions, Monday evenings. Class size limited to eight ( 8...
