Flies

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 Tips to Evaluate a Trout Stream

Trout Fishing 5 Top Knots

Clinch Knot

Improved Clinck Knot

Blood Knot

Nail Knot

Arbor Knot

Refer to the TroutU Class 104 Basic Knots for a video tutorial on tying each type of knot.

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 Lines, Backing, Leaders & Tippets.

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Professor:

Steve

Class Code:

202

The student will learn about fly line weights, color, buoyancy and taper. After completing this course the student will be equiped to select and assemble the line, backing, leaders, and tippets to the fly fishing rod and reel.

Basic Knots for Fishing lines and Fly Lines

Skill Level:

Beginner

Professor:

Steve

Class Code:

104

This course will familiarize the student with the basic knots used in trout fishing. After the completion of this course, the student should know how to recognize the need for various knots; and have the ability to tie them. The importance of knots can not be over stressed and Class 203 will instruct the reader in assembling the entire fly line set up.

Bait Lures spinners plugs and Flies for Trout & All Fish

Skill Level:

Beginner

Professor:

Jerry

Class Code:

103

This course will familiarize the student with the basic baits, spinners, flies and artificail lures for fishing. The student will learn how to collect live baits and how and where to use them to be most effective.