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Tenkara Fly Fishing Technique

Skill Level:

Beginner

Professor:

Jerry Maslar

Tenkara is a simple approach yet it is very effective for brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. and the student will be introduced to the equipment and how to use it. The system and the cast will be simple and enjoyable with little frustration.

Class 1016 Trout Glossary

Skill Level:

Beginner

Professor:

Jerry

Class Code:

1016

Here is a collection of definitions that are the most common in terms of usage. The student and often someone who is a more experienced angler may want to refer to these terms as a refresher.

Class 1011 Recognizing Trout Species

Skill Level:

Beginner

Professor:

Steve

Class Code:

1011

Learn about the numerous species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, Dolly Varden trout, hybrid trout and more. For example, did you know that in the Appalachian Mountains they refer to brook trout as speckled trout?

Tying Flies With Synthetic Hair Materials

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Professor:

Steve

Class Code:

3025

This is a primer to using nylon hair in flies. It replaces natural hair such as bucktail, rabbit etc. It does not absorb water, can be painted and is far superior in strength and abrasion.

Mending the Fly Line

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Class Code:

2053

You may have wondered what mending the fly line is. It can be a controversial subject, but one thing for sure, it is not repairing the fly line. In this course you will learn why it is necessary to mend as well as when to use a downstream cast and when to use an upstream cast. Can you mend while casting? That question will also be answered.

Night Fishing for Trout

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Don Kirk

Class Code:

3131

This course explains some of the basic elements for fishing for trout after the sun goes down. You will learn how to observe the water, what to do when you see a rise or when you do not see a rise. Safety in night time is of great importance and it is stressed in this class.

How to Czech Nymph

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Steve

Class Code:

3035

In this class, you will learn about and how to fly fish the Czech Nymph Method, including the history, rigging, flies, and strategy behind Czech Nymphing.

High Sticking Nymph Fly Fishing

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Steve

Class Code:

3033

This course discusses the reasons for, and techniques associated with, the high sticking method of fly fishing with nymphs. You will learn the basic tactics to use with high sticking, and what type of water to use it in.

How Trout spawn

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Professor:

James Marsh

Class Code:

2061

In this class you will learn what triggers a trout spawn, as how and when the spawn takes place. Although this class deals specifically with brown trout, it is similar for all types of fish.