Friday 10am-5pm & Saturday 9am-7pm, April 6-7, 2012.
Take advantage of an excellent opportunity to learn from some of the best instructors in the
fly fishing industry. Sign up for a few of our workshops offered at this year’s Expo for a very
affordable price. We also have a half dozen FREE classes and workshops as well. These classes fill up quickly so sign up soon.
Fly Fishing Workshops :: Fly Tying Classes & Workshops :: Fly Casting Clinics
You can purchase workshops or classes at the Expo,
online sign-ups have concluded. Check in at the
registration desk for more info. See you then!
* Euro Nymphing Techniques with Lance Egan
Ever wondered what Czech nymphing is all about? Now's your chance to learn from a pro. Join Lance as he explains the nymphing techniques of Czech, French, and Polish, and how you can incorporate them into your fly fishing. He'll discuss casting, leaders, flies, lines, rods, philosophy and more. Lance is a member of the US Fly Fishing Team, casting champion, and current employee at Cabelas fly shop.
Saturday 9:00am-11:00am Cost: $15 35 person max
* Learn to Fly Fish the South Fork of the Snake in Idaho
The guys from South Fork Outfitters will teach you what, when and how to fly fish the South Fork of the Snake River. Learn from the guys that are on the water every day.
Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm Cost: $15 35 person max
* Fly Fishing Secrets of the Provo River with Four Seasons Fly Shop
The guys from Four Seasons will share some of their secrets of fly fishing the Provo River including flies, techniques, where to go, time of year, etc. These guys fish the Provo River 365 days a year and know it intimately.
Friday 12:30pm-2:30pm SOLD OUT
* Stillwater Fly Fishing on Henry's Lake and Sheridan Lake with Lynn Scott
What's new for 2011--Hatchery News, Telemetry Study etc., Pictorial presentation on both lakes and how they fished in 2010, and Stillwater tactics for both lakes and stillwater in general.
Saturday 4:30pm-6:30pm Cost: $15 35 person max
* Fly Fishing the South Slope Streams of the Uinta Mountains with Spencer Higga
Join Spencer in a special workshop dedicated to fly fishing streams of the southern slope of the Uintas. Spencer is a guide for Six Lakes and Falcons Ledge and knows the Uinta Basin and south slope streams intimately. He knows all the secret spots.
Friday 3:00pm-5:00pm Cost: $15 35 person max
* The Ten Colors of Tenkara Fly Fishing with Eric Ostrander
This class will introduce you to Tenkara fly fishing. The presentation will cover the “ten Colors” of Tenkara, and introduce Tenkara terminology and rigging, when and where Tenkara is effective and talk about multiple techniques that can be used with a Tenkara rod. The presentation will include a tying demonstration of traditional Tenkara flies as well as a hands-on casting demonstration. Erik is a guide with Tenkara Guides here in Utah.
Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm Cost: $15 35 person max
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Preserving and Protecting the future of Trout Streams by Craig Mathews
This workshop is a look at how anglers and non-anglers can become involved in conservation programs to protect, preserve and enhance what we love as anglers for our kids and grandkids. Craig will explore how he founded the "1% for the Planet” a conservation based alliance of businesses that have donated over $100 million dollars to date for conserving wild trout and wild places. He will also discuss how he helped protect over 50% of the Madison River Valley to date through conservation easements forever protecting wildlife corridors and wild trout habitat for all future generations to enjoy as well as board of directors of The Yellowstone Park Foundation overcame all odds and raised over $22 million to fund the new "Old Faithful Education and Victors Center" at Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park. This is a "do not miss" workshop.
Saturday 2:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $15 35 person max
* Dry Fly Essentials with Nate Brumley
Join Nate as he explores the intricacies of reading fishing water for large trout, specific delivey techniques, and essential dry flies for all fishing seasons of the year. It will also include stages of the hatch of still water and alpine fishing. This presentation is enhanced with still and video clips. Need some tips on how to better your "dry fly" fishing, then this workshop is for you. Nate is the owner of Dry Fly Innovations out of Meridian Idaho.
Friday 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $15 35 person max
* Winter and Spring Dry Fly Fishing Techniques with Nate Brumley
One of Nate's more popular workshops, this class introduces you to some awesome new fly patterns, techniques on how to deliver dry flies, and strategies on how to fool big fish. The presentation is geared towards Winter and Spring fishing, and is enhanced with multi-media materials.
This is a great time of year to improve your winter and spring dry fly fishing.
Saturday 9:00am-11:00am Cost: $15 35 person max
* Fly Fishing the South Fork of the Snake with Lee Davison
Join Lee as he provides an overview of all you need to know to fly fish the Southfork of the Snake river with success - highlighting geography, flies, techniques and access information.
Lee is a certified FFF Master Casting Instructor, owner of Snake River Outfitters, and is the current FFF Western Rocky Mountain Council President. The South Fork of the Snake is Lee's home water.
Friday 12:30pm-2:30pm Cost: $15 35 person max
* Advanced Stillwater Fly Fishing Techniques with Herb Patterson & Jed Stewart
Join Herb and Jed as they breakdown stillwater fly fishing techniques of spring, summer, and fall. They will cover hatches and flies used for each season. They will also discuss stillwater destinations here in the West (Pyramid, Scofield Res, Chesterfield, Strawberry Res, Deer Creek, Jordanelle Res, Fontenelle, and the Boulder Mtns) and the best time of year to fish them. They will also present an overview of equipment to use (lines, rods, reels, and boat set-up), angler preparation before going on a fishing trip, techniques to increase your catch rate (knots, leaders, stealth, retrieves, reduction of boat and surface noise), and stillwater indicator fishing techniques. If time allows, they plan to tie a couple of their favorite searching patterns while fishing stillwater. Herb and Jed are stillwater gurus and have years of experience fly fishing the stillwaters of the West.
Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm Cost: $15 35 person max
* Intro to Fly Fishing and Fly Casting with Jerry Puckett
This class is designed for the beginner fly fisher. Jerry will start in the classroom with a review of all the basics of fly fishing; rods, lines, reels, flies, knots, etc...everything you need to know to get started. Jerry will also take the class to the indoor casting area for fly casting techniques. This is a great class for youth or beginner fly fishers. We are offering two sessions below.
Email jason@wasatchexpo.com to register.
Friday 12:30pm-2:30pm Cost: SOLD OUT
Saturday 2:30pm-4:30pm Cost: SOLD OUT
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Do-It Yourself Line Welding Workshop with Lee Davison
Save money! Learn how you can easily weld your own loops, change your line length and make line repairs. This one hour workshop is great fun and offers many an "a ha!" moments. Lee is a certified FFF Master Casting Instructor, owner of Snake River Outfitters, and is the current FFF Western Rocky Mountain Council President.
Email jason@wasatchexpo.com to register.
Saturday 1:30pm-2:30pm Cost: FREE 20 person max
* Wilderness River Float Trip Fishing: A How-To Primer with Bill Eckerle
Bill Eckerle from Backcountry Hunters and Anglers presents a primer on how to self-outfit your own float fishing (and hunting) trips on wilderness rivers. Emphasis is on having safe and comfortable trips to remote rivers including Alaskan destinations. Primer covers equipment choice, arranging air taxi drop offs, river safety, camping comfort, and safety in bear country. Book and internet resources will be discussed. Check it out....it's a FREE workshop.
Email jason@wasatchexpo.com to register.
Saturday 3pm-4pm Cost: FREE 35 person max
* Fly Tying Flies for Strawberry Reservoir and Fishing Techniques with Marty Howard
Marty will share some of his most effective flies for Strawberry Reservoir. He will show you how to tie them and talk about how to fish them properly. Marty has been fly fishing the Strawberry Reservoir for over 20 years. This is not a tie along class.
Saturday 9:00am-11:00am Cost: $15 35 person max
* Effective Fly Patterns for Yellowstone Country and Beyond with Craig Mathews
Craig will tie several of his signature flies which were developed for fishing situations when trout feed super-selectively on specific insect emergences like pale morning duns on the Henry's Fork and Firehole Rivers, Baetis mayflies on the Madison, Beaverhead, Bighorn and spring creeks, caddis emergences on the Yellowstone, Missouri, Madison and Henry's Fork, and midges on all western rivers, lakes and spring creeks. He will discuss the materials used in tying each pattern along with techniques in tying them and the evolution and history behind each fly and much more. Craig is our feature guest speaker for this year's EXPO and owner of Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone. This is a "must see" workshop. This is not a tie along class.
Friday 12:30pm-2:30pm Cost: $15 35 person max
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Effective Flies and Techniques for fishing the Utah High Country
with Curtis Fry
In this class you'll learn how to fish the high country lakes and rivers and how to tie flies specifically designed for these beautiful waters. Learn techniques on both fishing strategies as well as tying effective patterns to help you learn to master fishing in high mountain lakes and streams. Learn the one thing that you can do to greatly increase your success when fishing in the mountains and the top 5 myths that hinder you from high country fishing success. Curtis is a well know fly tier, has produced several fly tying videos, and is the Fly Tying Chair for the Expo. This is not a tie along class.
Saturday 2:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $15 35 person max
* Beginner Youth Fly Tying Class with Nate Miller
This class is designed for the youth in mind, ages 10-18. Join Nate as he teaches the basics of fly tying; tools, materials, techniques, etc. Parents are welcome to attend. Nate works at Fish Tech Outfitters. This is a tie along class. Tools and vise can be provided if needed. Materials will be provided. Email jason@wasatchexpo.com to register.
Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm Cost: $15 8 person max
* Fly Casting Techniques with David Serdar
Dave will teach you some of the most important fundamental casting techniques for the intermediate as well as novice fly caster. Bring your own fly rod if you have one. David is a Best of the West Casting Champion and an excellent instructor.
Saturday 1:00pm-3:00pm SOLD OUT
* Intermediate & Advanced Fly Casting Techniques with Mickey Anderson
Learn from a certified casting instructor and take your casting to the next level. Bring your own fly rod if you have one. Mickey works at FISH TECH Outfitters.
Friday 3:00pm-5:00pm Cost: $15 8 peson max SOLD OUT
* Fly Casting Clinic for Women Only with Maria Bodkin
Maria will teach some of the basic fundamental casting techniques. Maria is an excellent fly caster and has competed in numerous fly casting competitions. Bring your own rod if you have one. This casting clinic is for women only.
Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm SOLD OUT
* How To Cast a Bamboo Fly Rod with Ross Smith
Join Ross on the demo casting pond as he walks you through the basic casting motions to properly cast a bamboo fly rod. Ross is the owner of Bamboo Smith Fly Rods (www.bamboosmith.com). This is a free workshop and no registration is required.
Saturday 11:00am-11:30am FREE On The Demo Pond
* Intro to Spey Casting with Lee Davison
An on-the-pond presentation introducing Spey casting principles, equipment and techniques. Lee is an FFF Certified Master Casting Instructor, FFF Certified Two-Hand Casting Instructor, and a licensed Idaho guide. Home water for Lee is the beautiful South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho. No registration is needed.
Saturday 9:00am-10:00am Cost: FREE On the demo pond
* How To Cast a Tenkara Fly Rod with Daniel Galhardo
Join Daniel on the demo casting pond as he walks you through the basic casting motions to properly cast a tenkara fly rod. Daniel is the owner of Tenkara USA (www.tenkarausa.com). This is a free workshop and no registration is required.
Friday 1:00pm-1:30pm FREE On the Demo Pond
Saturday 2:30pm-3:00pm FREE On the Demo Pond
* How To Cast a Bamboo Fly Rod with Jason Zicha
Join Jason on the demo casting pond as he walks you through the basic casting motions to properly cast a bamboo fly rod. Jason is the owner of Fall River Fly Rods (www.fallriverrods.com). This is a free workshop and no registration is required.
Friday 2:30pm-3:00pm FREE On the Demo Pond
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