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Casting Upstream and in Large Rivers

Skill Level:

Graduate

Professor:

Guest Professor A.K.Best

Class Code:

4221

In this class, the student will learn how to cast under low lying branches and will also learn the longer casts needed for large tailwater rivers and the larger rivers such as are found in the Yellowstone National Park. This casts learned in this class are a must before going to Yellowstone.

Fishing Fertile and Infertile Streams

Skill Level:

Graduate

Professor:

Tom Rosenbauer

Class Code:

4271

The student will then learrn what flies and techniques will be the most productive on each type of trout stream; and why the same flies and techniques will not be effective on both trout streams.

Winter Trout Fishing

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Professor:

Dan Farnsworth

Class Code:

2052

This class is brought to you by Dan Farnsworth the consummate Minnesota trout fisherman. Trout fear Dan who brings his valuable winter techniques and tips from Minnesota to this class. While the class is primarily intended for fishing with artficail lures and ultra-lite equipment, the experienced fly fishing angler will find it valuable as well. About Dan.

How to Remove a Fish Hook

Skill Level:

Beginner

Professor:

Jerry

Class Code:

1015

Everyone has had a fish hook embedded in their body at one time or another. The natural tendency is to simply rip it out painfully. However, there is an easier way that every student must master. After completion of this class, the student should be able to remove a hook with just a minimum amount of pain.

Fly Fishing Slingshotting Style

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Professor:

Steve

Class Code:

217

On small streams especially here in the Smokies, casting room is often at a premium. Many small streams are usually overhung with rhododendrons bushes or other branches. In these situations, the technique called slingshotting can be successfully employed. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to penetrate the small secluded streams where there is almost no fishing pressure and where the surprisingly large browns often are lurking.

Freestone Creeks Spring Creeks and Tailwaters

Skill Level:

Beginner

Professor:

Jerry

Class Code:

1025

Upon completion of this course, anglers should be very familiar with the basic types of streams, what characterizes each, and the particulars on how to fish them. This will lead to more productive use of time and equipment.

J Knot for Joining and Splicing Line

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Professor:

Jerry

Class Code:

204

You have completed Class 104 Basic Knots and now you can improve your knot tying ability. According to a recent article in Field & Stream who tested knots, the J Knot was found to have superior strength. Also, as additional assignment (below) the student can learn how to tie the Davy Knot. After completion of this course, the student will have a greater selectiion of knots in his or her arsnel.

Correctly Matching the Hatch

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Steve Maslar

Class Code:

3021

Learn how to match the hatch, how to correctly use hatch charts, and how to distinguish perfect flies from generic flies. Learn how to avoid bad presentations and therefore increase the odds of catching trout.

Catch and Release Procedures

Skill Level:

Beginner

Professor:

Tom Rosenbauer & Jerry Maslar

Class Code:

1051

In this class the student will learn:

Why catch and release?

Where to fish for the best survival rate.

What is the best tackle for C&R?

How to play the trout and how to handle the trout

How to photograph the trout and finally how to return the trout to the water.

How Weather Affects Trout Fishing

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Professor:

Jerry

Class Code:

2051

Familiarity with seasonal correlations between weather and hatches is obviously important, but variations in daily weather patterns are likely to have a more profound influence on angling tactics. In this class the student will learn how to cope with and how to manage the weather for his best interests.