Introduction to Fly Fishing

If you have ever wanted to learn how to fly fish, this is your opportunity.  Many people shy away from taking this first step believing that fly fishing is too costly, or too complicated. In this class your Bayside fly fishing instructors hope to dispel both of these myths. Already know how to fly fish, but need a tune-up to get you prepared for the upcoming fly fishing season? Come join us!

For:
This class is open to everyone age 12 and over (We ask that minors come with a parent/guardian or other adult as we do not have systems in place to have unsupervised youth.)

Class Date and Time:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
 
Location:
Bayside Granite Bay (8191 Sierra College Blvd. Rm A103) 

Class Fee:
BAS Premium Members: $30/person
Non-Members:  $40/person
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A paid BAS Premium Membership is required for the member discount. For individuals it's only $49/year! Families are $99/year.  For more Information about membership and to join www.baysideadventuresports.com/membership. ​ 

Includes:
  • Personal Instruction
  • Classroom materials
  • Fly Rods 
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 Not Included:
  • Hat & protective eyewear (required)
  • Lunch (pack a sack lunch)

It is not necessary to purchase a fishing license for this class.
Questions? Contact Dave at [email protected]
Course of Instruction:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Hands on Lecture
  • How to rig a fly rod
  • Basic Knots
  • Flies and fly selection
  • Rigging your flies
  • Equipment considerations
 
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Break time/Lunch
 
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Casting Instruction
  • Learn the basic overhead cast
  • How to set the hook
  • Playing and landing fish

Instructors