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...
Sep 10, 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. No class November 21st. Class size limited to six...
Aug 22, 2023 |
Learn how to make and take home your own one of a kind cornhole boards for tons of fun! In this class, you will learn finishing carpentry, tool identification, scaling to a pattern and much more. Four (4) sessions, Monday mornings or evenings. Class size limited to ten...
Aug 22, 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...
Aug 22, 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...
