Casting

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.

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.

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.

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.

Exploring Various Casting Methods

Skill Level:

Graduate

Professor:

Guest Professor A.K.Best

Class Code:

422

Upon completion of this class the students will have two new types of casts in their arsnel. These casts can be used under some difficult situations perhaps in smaller streams. This class is desinged to increase the students catch per centage in small or difficult streams. However a word of caution: The student should not attempt these casts until they have become proficient in the use of the casting techniques taught in previous classes.

Trout Fishing Top 5 Tips While on The Stream

1. To test the sharpness of your hook, gently place the point of the hook against your thumb’s fingernail. Then, gently scrape it down the length of your fingernail. Do not put additional pressure beyond what is required to keep the point in contact with your fingernail. If the point leaves a mark, it is sharp enough. Otherwise, replace or sharpen it.

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.

Fly Fishing Types of Cast

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Professor:

Steve

Class Code:

205

This class is the foundation of fly casting where the student will learn how to perform the basic casts, and then will be able to move to the more advanced classes on fly fishing.

Prospecting for Trout in Springs and Banks

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Tom Rosenbauer

Class Code:

367

In this class, the student will learn about the effects of springs that are submerged as well as those flowing into the stream. The student will learn how to take advantage of the changes in temperature brought about by the springs as well. The student will also learn how to fish the banks, with consideration given to the shrubs, and sunken logs. No study of banks is complete without understanding the important use of terrestrials.

Prospecting for Trout in Streams and Pools

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Tom Rosenbauer

Class Code:

357

In this class the student will build on his knowledge of streams by learning about the different aspects of pools, from the head of pools to the most complex areas of the pool. Upon completion the sthe student is expected to be able to read pools and know the best spot to launch the fly.