Category — Classes

American Fly Fishing Classes

We offer private casting instruction for those who desire the one-on-one approach or who can’t take on one of our group lessons. Call David Sloan $85/Hour

FREE GROUND Shipping for Continental US
Need It Faster? See Inside.

Click here for more information…

Fly Fishing – Private Fly Casting (OCLSS_AFNL_109138)

American Fly Fishing Classes

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.

FREE GROUND Shipping for Continental US
Need It Faster? See Inside.

Click here for more information…

Fly Fishing – On-the-Water Clinic for Beginning Anglers (OCLSS_AFNL_109148)

American Fly Fishing Classes

You don’t have to travel far to experience a great steelhead fishery-we have one in our own back yard! The American River offers countless opportunities to catch steelhead (and salmon) during the fall and winter months. Catch these great fighters on your 5 to 8 weight rods and experience the thrill of fighting great game fish. We will teach you the tricks and techniques that really work using floating and sinking lines-dry flies and wet flies, too. It is strongly recommended that you complete our On-The-Water Clinic for Beginning Anglers (or its eqivalent) before taking this clinic. Equipment is available at no charge. Reservations taken in store and on-line. Sorry no phone orders.

FREE GROUND Shipping for Continental US
Need It Faster? See Inside.

Click here for more information…

Fly Fishing – Sloan’s American River Steelhead Clinic (OCLSS_AFNL_109149)

American Fly Fishing Classes

Drift-boats will be used to access both river-right and river-left approaches as the students practice and enhance their spey-casting skills throughout the day. This is not an entry-level class but is designed as a spey fishing tune-up for an up-coming trip or for the angler who wants to further explore spey fishing with different rod-weights. Rod-weights of 6 through 8 will be available, as well as Rio Windcutter and Skagit spey lines. This 8-hour class is limited to no more than six casters so that you have the one-on-one attention that is needed to fully appreciate these incredible tools and Bill will provide customized instruction to improve your current spey casting skill level if you have prior experience. Contact: Bill Lowe (916) 966-0999 or email bill@billloweflyguide.com.

FREE GROUND Shipping for Continental US
Need It Faster? See Inside.

Click here for more information…

Fly Fishing – Sage Intermediate Spey Float-Yuba River with Bill Lowe (OCLSS_AFNL_111086)

American Fly Fishing Classes

The river is your classroom as you work on dead-drifting, swinging, and skating flies, on both single-handed and spey rods (of which will be available for your use). This clinic is not intended for the beginner, but rather the intermediate angler who is looking to further explore the realm of steelheading. Bill and Dave will provide you with plenty of hands-on instruction as you work your way through various runs on either the American or Yuba River. Contact: Bill Lowe (916) 966-0999 or email bill@billloweflyguide.com.

FREE GROUND Shipping for Continental US
Need It Faster? See Inside.

Click here for more information…

Fly Fishing – Sage Steelhead Sampler Float with Bill Lowe (OCLSS_AFNL_111091)

American Fly Fishing Classes

You and your fellow classmates will use drift-boats to access a 6-mile stretch of river as you practice different dry-fly, indicator-nymphing, swinging, and streamer tactics under close supervision. This 8-hour clinic is designed for the fly-fisher who already has a basic understanding and ability to cast a fly-rod. Contact: Bill Lowe (916) 966-0999 or email bill@billloweflyguide.com.

FREE GROUND Shipping for Continental US
Need It Faster? See Inside.

Click here for more information…

Fly Fishing – Sage Intermediate Trout Float-Yuba River with Bill Lowe (OCLSS_AmFly_111085)

American Fly Fishing Classes

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 straight line cast, the roll cast, reach cast, curve cast and sometimes the double haul. 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.

FREE GROUND Shipping for Continental US
Need It Faster? See Inside.

Click here for more information…

Fly Fishing – Beginning Fly Casting/Introduction Class (OCLSS_AmFly_111922)

American Fly Fishing Classes

Every Sunday we’ll be holding a beginning fly tying class to teach the basic techniques & patterns. We’ll tie PT Nymph, Wooly Bugger, and an Elk Hair Caddis – 1 fly per Sunday.The skills learned should enable you to tie many different patterns – saving $$ over the years.The class will run from 1000AM – 1130AM 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.

FREE GROUND Shipping for Continental US
Need It Faster? See Inside.

Click here for more information…

Fly Fishing – Introduction to Fly Tying (OCLSS_AmFly_111923)