Fly Fishing Classes
101. Introduction to Fly Fishing
This one-day crash course is designed to simplify the sport. We will cover all the important basics and with a little practice with your knots and casting you’ll be ready to hit the water in no time at all.
The morning portion of the course will be a classroom format covering basic tackle, rigging, hands on knot tying, entomology, fly selection and the standard techniques used to fish dry, nymph and streamer patterns in both lakes and rivers.
When you return from your lunch break we will move outside for a couple of hours of casting and line control instruction. This class is an excellent way to learn the basics and will provide with a solid foundation of knowledge to build on.
(Most Sundays 9AM – 4PM)
Cost: $125 per person
Location: Fishermen's Spot store
Class size: Limited to 5 students, with a minimum of 1 to guarantee class
Includes: All gear and study materials 6 hours of instruction with time for breaks and lunch.
Fly Fishing Classes
201. Guided Fly Fishing Workshop
Join Dave D’Beaupre (guide, instructor and owner of Sierra Trout Magnet (STM)) and the STM pros on a two-day on the water educational experience to improve your fly fishing confidence and success. The guides at STM are fly fishermen, they don’t cast out a stinky piece of bait to attract fish…
The Clinic will focus on the art of Nymphing, Dry Fly Fishing, and Streamers and you’ll learn how to properly read water to see where a majority of the fish hold in the rivers currents to optimize success.
Cost: $400 per person
Location: Near Bishop, CA
Class size: Limited to 6 students, with a minimum of 3 to guarantee class
Includes: 6 hour class per day
Does Not Include: lodging, tackle, other meals, license, and transportation to and from fishing locations.
Fly Tying Classes
Fly Tying for Beginners
This class is designed to teach, in a logical way, the basics of tying a fly. Each step in the process is a prelude to a somewhat more involved process. Each pattern is a prelude to a more involved pattern. In this class, tools and materials, proportions, methods of application and techniques for fishing the flies will be discussed.
After completion of the class, the student will have learned the basic techniques for tying both moving and still water flies as well as having a basic selection of patterns.
Cost: $100 per person
Location: Fishermen's Spot store
Class size: Limited to 2 students
Includes: 6 hour class per day
Does Not Include: vise, scissors, bobbin, bodkin, materials
Fly Tying Classes
Specialty Fly Tying Classes
Have some flies that you really want to improve at tying or some tying skills that aren't working out? In this class, you define what you want to work on and our Master Tyer will work with you on honing your fly tying.
Cost: $100 per person
Location: Fishermen's Spot store
Class size: Limited to 2 students
Includes: Up to 6 hours of instruction
Does Not Include: vise, scissors, bobbin, bodkin, materials
Fly Fishing Classes
Private Casting Instruction
Fishermen’s Spot offers one hour private casting lessons by appointment 7 days per week year around, weather permitting.
Lessons are designed to address your individual skill levels and assist you in developing technique that will make your time on the water more productive.
You may use your own equipment or we can provide top quality gear at no extra cost. Specialized casting instruction for intermediate or advanced is also available.