Spey Casting Classes
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SPEY CASTING CLASSES
Spey casting is an advanced form of fly casting that can be performed with any fly rod, but is mostly done with two-handed rods. They allow an angler to cover the water quickly and efficiently with tremendous line control. It’s not only fun, but very effective. This full day class takes place on the water where you will learn the essential concepts of spey casting, as well as of the major casts from both sides of the river.
What to expect: Our classes focus on the fishing during the season the class is held. Our focus in our summer classes is on dry line techniques for summer steelhead and the focus in our winter and spring classes is on casting and fishing sink tips and heavy flies for winter steelhead. Even though the focus in on the techniques used in the season of the class, we also go over sink tip fishing in the summer classes and dry line techniques and lines in our winter classes. We will discuss and have available the many different Scandi and Skagit heads that make learning to spey cast so much easier than it used to be. Additional topics include reading water, run timing, fly selection and more.
Details
- Cost: $150.00
- Time: 9am-3pm
- Dates: November 19 2022 – Calendar
- Location: Location varies depending on weather, class size, and time of year. You can generally expect to be in Forks in Winter and on the Elwha in Summer (no fishing, only casting).
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You can also sign up by calling the shop (360) 417-0937 or via email.
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Winter Steelhead Fishing Tactics
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WINTER STEELHEAD FISHING TACTICS
A hybrid class that falls between the ever popular spey casting class and a guided trip, this class takes place on a West End River with the goal of cutting the learning curve on spey fishing for steelhead.
This course is two days long with the first day focusing on either teaching spey casting for the first time, or really fine tuning your cast to make it more efficient so you dont get as tired and can fish longer, consistent so you can cover every square inch of fishy water properly, and versatile so that high bank doesnt force you further downstream.
Day two is focused on fishing, if we’re doing our job right and the fish gods smile upon us, hooking into a fish during the class shouldnt be much of a surprise. We will be teaching this section in areas that hold fish and focus on how to swing through different holding lies effectively. This includes reading the water, determining the lies, line control, presentation, etc.
*Each class changes to best fit the anglers needs. We can happily accommodate beginners that are new to fly fishing to advanced anglers that just need some fine tuning.
**Class size is limited to 4 people to ensure plenty of one on one time.
Price: $295/person. Includes rod and reel if needed. Does not include WA state sales tax, gratuity for the instructor, WA state fishing license, lunch, boots and waders
Details:
- Time: 9-3
- Dates: Dates TBD
- License will be required
- Dont forget lunch and waders!
- Gear can be provided, and is also available for sale at the shop
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Fly Fishing 101 - Beginners Class
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Come enjoy a morning with the crew from Waters West learning the basics of fly fishing. This half day, crash course will take place at the shop, and will jump start you into this life-long sport. We will be putting heavy emphasis on reading water, rigging your gear, and basic knots used in fly fishing. The second half of the class is completely devoted to the art of fly casting. No equipment or license necessary.
Subjects Covered Include:
- Understanding Equipment
- Basic Fly Casting
- Fly Selection
- Reading Water
- Knots
DETAILS
- Cost: $55.00
- Dates: TBD CALENDAR (click here)
- Time: 9am-1pm
- Place: Waters West – 140 W Front St. Port Angeles, WA 98362
- All equipment provided.
- No license is required
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Fly Fishing 102 - Advanced Class
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Fly Fishing 102 – Advanced Class
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Come enjoy an evening with the crew from Waters West learning the advanced aspects and nuances of fly fishing. This half day, course will take place at a local pond, and will boost you knowledge and skill into this life-long sport. We put heavy emphasis on casting, line control and presentation with the last portion of the class covering the finer points of equipment and proper fishing presentations. All rods, reels, flies, and other essential equipment will be provided, and students should have a good chance at catching fish.
Subjects Covered Include:
- Understanding Equipment
- Advanced Fly Casting
- Fly Selection
- Reading Water & Presentation
- Playing and Landing Fish
Casting Subjects Covered Include:
- The general physics of the over head cast
- The “Double Haul” how and when to use
- the “Single Haul” how and when to use
- How to cast big flies
- Casting into the wind
- Finer points of “Roll Cast” – i.e setting anchor, single haul during the forward stroke, how to complete a smooth roll cast so you can fish those tight, bushy areas here on the OP.
- Distance
DETAILS
- Cost: $55.00
- Dates: TBD CALENDAR (click here)
- Time: 9am-1pm
- Place: Local pond or river
- All equipment can be provided as a loaner for the day, or purchased at the shop.
- No license is required
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Lake Classes
Individual Instruction
There is nothing like one-on-one time to accelerate your learning. This can be booked anytime, for any kind of instruction, just contact us.
$50/hour casting at Valley Creek Estuary Park or somewhere close by
$55/hour on-the-water fly fishing class
$60/hour Spey instruction. (3 hour minimum) Can take place close by or out on the West End rivers.
Give us a call or send up an email to sign up! Phone: (360) 417-0937 or Email: info@waterswest.com
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Class Cancellation Policy
- No refunds on classes. We can reschedule you for a future class for a $20 rescheduling fee.
- In case of unsafe weather, the instructor may reschedule classes or change locations.
- If minimum class size is not met, we reserve the right to cancel the class. In such an event, we will refund or reschedule.