the Old Fly Shop

We'll learn techniques such as: Spinning deer hair and pattern spotting, dubbing loops, parachutes (all styles), hackle and palmering techniques. We also will be tying fly patterns that will not be taught in the Introduction to Fly Tying classes. Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Sign up in store or on-line.

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American Fly Fishing is introducing a new class combining Beginning Fly Casting and an Introduction to Fly Fishing at an incredible savings! Formerly these classes cost a total of $89.90, now you can take the combined class for only $49.88. Plus you'll receive a gift certificate for $19.88 off your next purchase of $100 or more. You can't beat this deal! Fly Casting Class: Learn the proper casting stroke from the beginning. Students learn the foundation for proper casting techniques, with one on one instruction. No equipment necessary, we supply everything. Introduction: We familiarize our students with the equipment, rigging, knot tying, entomology (fly selection) and more. Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Sign up at the store, phone or on-line.

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Every Sunday we'll be holding a beginning fly tying class to teach the basic techniques & patterns. We'll tie 1 fly per Sunday on an 11 fly cycle (see Below).The skills learned should enable you to tie many different patterns - saving $$ over the years.The class will run from 10:00AM - 110AM and will only cost $2! All material and tools are provided. Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Sign-up at the store or on-line. Sorry, no phone registration. We are doing an 11 fly rotation, one fly per week. Then after the 11th fly, we start again! Here is the schedule- April: (1st) Elk Hair Caddis (8th) Wooly Bugger (15th) Adams (22nd) Pheasant Tail (29th) Brassie May: (6th) Brassie (13th) Bunny Leech (20th) Copper John (27th) Prince Nymph June: (3rd) Caddis Poopah (10th) Foam Hopper (17th) Clouser Minnow (24th) Elk Hair Caddis July: (1st) Wooly Bugger (8th) Adams (15th) Pheasant Tail (22nd) Brassie (29th) Bunny Leech August: (5th) Copper John (12th) Prince Nymph (19th) Caddis Poopah (26th) Foam Hopper September: (2nd) Clouser (9th) Elk Hair Caddis (16th) Wooly Bugger (23rd) Adams (30th) Pheasant Tail October: (7th) Brassie (14th) Bunny Leech (21st) Copper John (28th) Prince Nymph November: (4th) Caddis Poopah (11th) Foam Hopper (18th) Clouser Minnow (25th) Elk Hair Caddis December: (2nd) Wooly Bugger (9th) Adams (16th) Pheasant Tail (23rd) Brassie (30th) Bunny Leech

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After you've taken our basic class - it's time to get in the water. Our skilled guide will show you dry fly, nymphing fishing rigging on actual on the water techniques. We supply all the waders, boots & gear($50 rental value). Learn the basic techniques that will give you the confidence to catch fish wherever you go. The goal is to shorten the learning curve and improve your odds of catching fish on the fly. This group outing is very informal and fun. In order for you to get the most out of this clinic, it is strongly recommended that you complete the Beginning Casting and the Introduction to Fly Fishing classes or their equivalent. Equipment is available at no charge. Reservations taken in store, phone and on-line.

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We offer private, individual casting instruction for those who desire the one-on-one approach or who can't do one of our group lessons. $50 - $65/Hour with 2 hour minimum. Please call us @800-410-1222 to set up your time.Add /$15 per hour for 2nd student. Sorry, but private casting is limited to 2 willing individuals.Please specify requested lesson day & time below - We will do all we can to accomodate your needs.

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