2012 Fly Tying Classes
Beginning Fly Tying I. 2012
Cost $75.00 Per Person
Fly Tying Dates: January 18, 25, Feb1 and Feb 8 Wednesday Nights
Start Time: 6pm- 8pm.
Instructor: Lou Barlow
These classes are designed to get you started tying flies, or get you up to speed if you have not tied in several years. The class will cover the majority of tools used in fly tying. You will also learn to tie the following flies San Juan Worm, Woolly bugger, Brassie, Hares Ear Nymph, Palmer, Elk Hair Caddis and some of Lou's secret guide flies. We will supply all of the tools and the materials for the class. You will also receive a copy of DRO's fly tying manual yours free to keep, a $19.95 value. Please call the Davidson River Outfitters to reserve your vise. 888/861/0111
FLY FISHING SCHOOLS
Welcome to our fly fishing learning center. We want to help you learn all of the proper techniques to get started in fly fishing, or help you polish your skills. Our instructors will assist you in becoming a well rounded skillful fly fisher. Our instructors will cover everything from , casting, rigging equipment, knots, fly selections, fly presentation, safety, reading water, landing fish, releasing fish, we will even teach you to think like a fish.
Fly fishing is a lifetime activity that is gender neutral and teaches good ethics and patience. Fly Fishing takes place in beautiful places and binds friends and families closer together. Take a look at our programs below and choose the class that is right for you.
30 min fly casting lesson for $30.
Get yourself tuned up for the Spring, or just learn something new from one of our Instructors. Call the shop to set up a private lesson. 888/861/0111
...........One Day Emerger Schools.............
This school is designed to give you a basic understanding of fly casting, knots, gear selection and flies. Participants will spend part of the day learning to cast, they will also learn how to select the proper gear for what they are fishing for. We will help you figure out the gear you need and more importantly the gear that you do not need. You will also receive 10% off of any gear needed from Davidson River Outfitters for that day of the class.
Dates: March 30 Friday, May 5 Saturday, June 15th Friday, July 13 Friday and Sept 22nd Saturday.
Duration: 8 hrs. Meet at Davidson River Outfitters 8:00am
On the Water with Kevin Howell
Take time out of your morning schedule and come see how Trout Legend Kevin Howell works the river for trout with a fly rod. This class will go over tactics and techniques that has helped Kevin win Trout Fly Fishing Tournaments throughout the country. Bring your pencil and paper. He will uncover the secrets that may help you upriver, and across the world from Rosman to Argentina!
Meet at Davidson River Outfitters at 8:15am.
Cost: FREE.
Nymphing. March 16
Sight Fishing. April 21
Dry Fly Fishing. May 11
Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing. July 6
Finding Fall Trout. Oct 12
Intro to Saltwater Fly Fishing. Nov 16
//////////Two Day Fly Fishing Schools////////////
This is by far our most popular fly fishing school. In the two day fly fishing school participants will learn everything covered in the one day school, like casting techniques, knots, gear, basic fly selection. The second day is spent on the river with guides from Davidson River Outfitters. You will learn how to safely wade the streams, how to mend your fly, use your knots, properly I.D. bugs that trout eat, fly selection, how to net a trout by yourself, and countless other techniques that can only be demonstrated on the water. Then after lunch you will be joined by some of our guides and actually participate in a guided fishing trip on Davidson River Outfitters Private Waters.
Dates: March 30-31. May 5-6. June15-16. July 13-14. Sept 22-23.
Duration: Two Days. School time: 8am to 4:30pm
If you are intersted in any classes that do not fit your schedule, we will be glad to work with you on a Private Class one on one with an instructor. Guided prices apply.
