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Classes, Clinics, and Workshops
Hundreds of beginning and intermediate anglers have improved
their skills through classes and clinics at 2nd Ave Fly Shop.
Schedule for 2008
- Fundamentals of Fly Fishing.
This 5-week classroom course covers the material that most anglers learn during their first year (or more) of fishing. Extended time is devoted to understanding types of flies and how to use them. Lessons are also dedicated to rods and lines, the all-important knots that you need on the stream, and the surprisingly complex world of leaders. Cost: $45. Call for details: 515-282-4217
Eight students are needed, so please call or visit the shop soon to sign up.
- Annual Casting Clinic.
Saturday, May 10 is the date for this year's casting clinic.
The clinic begins at 10:30 a.m. and typically lasts until 12:30, depending on the number of students participating. Beginners and intermediate casters welcome. The techniques covered are the pick up and lay down, false casting, the roll cast, casting safety, and the most effective practice techniques. More advanced techniques like double hauling are demonstrated. Cost $20. Five students required, so please sign up in advance.
Private casting lessons are available spring, summer, and autumn, depending on weather. A typical lesson runs an hour and a half. The cost is $45.
Beginning each October, a local master tyer will visit the shop to hold eight weekly classes covering beginning and intermediate fly-tying techniques. Materials are provided, and you can get help selecting the tools you need.
This page is updated twice a year as each season's new schedule emerges. Click on the "Contact Us" link above to sign up, or call the number above and ask for Kathy.
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