Fly Fishing Essentials Clinic (limit 10 attendees – first come, first served)

Essentials of Fly Fishing Class Offered by The Club

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 3

WHERE: Willamette Park and Recreation District in West Linn. Specific directions to site will be provided in advance.

WHO: Club members and their family members. Limited to 10 people on a first-come first served basis.

INSTRUCTORS: Josh Linn from Royal Treatment Fly Shop will provide on-the-water fly casting instruction. Club member Frank Rodriquez and a team of other club members will provide instruction on other essentials of fly fishing (See below).

Cost: $99 per person, including lunch.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Casting instruction will be personalized with Josh Linn. Five participants will receive casting instruction while the other five learn and practice tying essential knots, essential gear, and how to select and adapt the right leader for the fishing situation and species.

The groups will then rotate.

Following casting instruction, participants will learn additional essentials as a group, including: dressing for the on-water conditions; basic gear needed; key insects and their life stages; how to match the hatch; flies to make sure you have; wading essentials and safety; netting and handling fish, and more.

Participants will also receive a detailed handout with room to take notes during the class.

Lunch will be provided.