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Introduction to flyfishing in lakes and streams

Posted on April 7th, 2010 by Rodney Hsu, webmaster

Hatch Match'r Fly and Tackle is pleased to present a two-day introductory course on fly fishing in lakes and streams. This course is designed to give fly anglers, novice to advanced, a solid foundational understanding of fly fishing from terminology to strategies.

Instructor:	Jeff Weltz
Date:	May 8th and 15th (two Saturdays, 5 hours each day)
Time:	9:30am - 3:30pm (1 hour break, please bring your lunch)
Location:	Hatch Match'r Learning Centre (#9 - 22935 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge)
Cost:	$95.00 (Deposit is required to hold your spot)

Topics that will be covered include:

Finding fish.

Figure out what flies to use.

Interpret the language of fly anglers.

Build the confidence to become a successful angler.

Over the time spent with Jeff you will gain an understanding of food sources, along with the external influences that affect fish feeding behavior. These influences include:

Water temperature.

Weather patterns.

Color and the two forms of vision a fish uses.

Odour.

Sound.

As an added feature, Jeff will also share with you:

A brief rundown on the history of fly fishing.

A detailed explanation of equipment, rods, reels, flies, accessories and their use.

Tips on water safety.

Respect for the resource.

Final class also includes a 1 hour casting lesson so please bring your gear!

This seminar is limited to 12 students so call (604) 467-7118 now to book your spot.