Dry Flies

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.

First, a tip. To create flies that are far more realistic and capable of being used over and over again, use Bestway Outdoor crimped nylon as a replacement for natural furs. Try it!

Dry Flies:

Parachute Adams Pattern

Tying an Elk Hair Caddis

Tying the Royal Wulff

Top 5 Tips to Catch Trout in Hot Weather

1) FISH EARLY AND LATE: Trout feed more in the morning and the evening, especially the big brown trout. Also, there is less interruption from vacationers. I have caught trout in Deep Creek in the evening after folks were tubing all day.

3) CHOOSE AREAS CAREFULLY: Two VERY IMPORTANT SPOTS are inlets and outlets because the temperature is vastly different and they are the super highway of food.

4) TRY VARIETIES: Trout are more apt to gobble down different varieties of food to satisfy the demands of their high metabolism in the summer, so experiment.

Top Five Knot Tying Tips

1. Lubricate your knots with water before pulling them tight. The major cause of knot failure is heat buiild up as a result of friction caused by pulling the knot tight.

2. Take care to properly seat the knot using a continuous steady pull making sure that the knot is not loose. Ensure that there a proper amount of line (tag) remaining after the line is trimmed. Cutting too close will result in a knot pulled loose or a nick in the knot itself.

Strike Indicators Selection and Application

Skill Level:

Graduate

Professor:

Brant Oswald

Class Code:

403

In this course the student will be exposed to a general discussion on strike indicators, including the 5 types of indicators , and their uses. Then the student will learn how to rig the indicators with emphasis on yarn indicators and dry fly indicators. The student is expected to have a good understanding of knots before taking this course.

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.

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.

Furled Leaders Introduction

Skill Level:

Graduate

Professor:

Visiting Professor Robert Morselli

Class Code:

402

In this class the student will learn about furled leaders as an alternative to the monofiliment leaders that are so common in prcatice today. The student will learn the pros and the cons of the furled leader and how they are constructed.

Top 5 Trout Fishing Dry Flies

The all time top (generic) dry flies are these, used by fishermen all over the world. There are many variations of these flies used as well. While these flies are generally good, for more realistic and specific flies (meaning better success), we recommend Perfect Fly brand flies. After all, flies are made to imitate insects, and there are no generic insects.

#1 Parachute Adams Pattern