Advanced

To complete the classes at this level, the student must be an experienced fisherman. Some understanding of flies and fly fishing is helpful

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.

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.

Identifying Aquatic Insects

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Jerry

Class Code:

3011

There are many types of aquatic insects but the four main orders of insects that interest trout fishermen are Mayflies, Caddisflies, Midges and Stoneflies. The student must be ready and able to differentiate between these insects, in their stages of development and their habitat. All the detail and variations are too numerous to cover in complete detail in a short class. However this class will serve as a quick guide to the identification of the insects and for greater detail the student will be guided to additional web sites at the conclusion of the class.

Fly Fishing with Midges

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Jerry

Class Code:

3031

Midges are not used enough by fly fishermen and it may be due to their small size, or to a lack of confidence, or even to a lack of knowledge. In this class, the angler will learn how to recognize the hatch and how trout respond to the hatch. The student will also learn how to fish the imitations of the life stages of the midges.

Introduction to Mayflies

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Jerry

Class Code:

301

This is a primer for those who want to go beyond the mediocre use of generic flies and who wants to understand the life cycle of the Mayflies. Mayflies are the main food for trout.

Prospecting for Trout II

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Tom Rosenbauer

Class Code:

3677

In this class the student will learn how the habitat differs for the various species as well as what other factors are involved in finding trout; such factors as suspended oxygen and temperatures.

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 Big Trout

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Steve

Class Code:

313

Upon completion of this course, the student will have an understanding of which spots in the world hold the promise for the big trout. Also, the student will learn about the spots within your own range that are likely to yield large trout. finally, the student will learn some big trout techniques.

Fly Tying for Trout: Introduction and Basics

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Chancellor Steve

Class Code:

302

For the student to obtain the maximum enjoyment from fly fishing, the student should experience the excitement of tricking the trout into going for a fly that they themselves have tied. When the student completes this class, he should have a basic understanding of the tools needed and the proceedure needed to tie his or her own flies. By the way, some of the best flies had been created by women.

Top Nymphing Tactics to Fly Fish for Trout.

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Steve

Class Code:

303

This course is a discussion of a presentation by the National Fly Fishing Champion George Dainel The course will explore the more advanced tactics of using nymphs with the "dropper" technique. In the "dropper" technique, the strike indicator is actually a dry fly. Approximately 25% of the strikes are on a dropper fly and would otherwise be missed without use of the dropper. The student will learn the importance of weight balance between the nymph and the dry fly.