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Note from Bestway Outdoor: Hello friends, I have some bad news. Due to COVID-19 as well as other medical issues, I have found it necessary for me personaly to go out of business. You will still be able to find Super Hair, Supreme Hair, Unique Hair, and Neer Hair fly tying materials at Bass Pro and other fly tying retailers. Dealers will be able to purchase from Hedron and Wapsi. Thank you for your patronage over the years. Gerald Maslar

See Flies Through the Trout's Eyes - How Trout See Flies Final

Mon, 11/13/2017 - 21:21 -- smaslar

Where Trout Feed When There is no Hatch to Match

Trout do not always feed in swift water. Sometimes, they will dine in pools. Oftentimes, trout will feed near the bottom of the stream, where the water tends to flow more slowly than the current at the surface. In cold water, the trout will almost certainly feed in slow water, which is often along the stream's bottom. Rather than trying to stay warm, they are actually trying to conserve energy in the cold water.

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.

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.

Fly Fishing the American River, Equipment

The fly fishing equipment you need for the Lower American River depends on the season and species for which you are fishing.
A 5 or 6 weight fly line will be the best choice for the majority of fly fishing. The larger species, such as the king salmon, will require a 7 to 8 weight fly line. While most fly fishing will require a floating, weight forward line, you will possibly need sinking, sinking tip, and shooting head lines depending on what you're fishing for.

Skill Level: 
Beginner
Professor: 
Chancellor Steve
Class Code: 
107

Learn how to start fly fishing for trout.  This class covers the steps to take to start fly fishing, including gearing up, what's required, and what's optional.

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.

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