Michael & Young Fly Fishing Courses

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Fundamental Fly Tying

<p>This fundamental course is designed for those who are just getting started or want a refresher. The objective of this course is to expose the student to all the various modern techniques he/she will require in order to become a proficient tyer. Once these techniques are properly mastered, the student should be able to tie most anything. Topics covered include proper use and maintenance of tools, proportioning of the fly, wrapping hackles, soft hackle techniques, dubbing, weighting flies, streamers, spinning deer hair and basic dry flies. Patterns tied include many B.C. favourites such as the Carey Special, Doc Spratley, Baggy Shrimp, Hares Ear Nymph, Goddard Sedge, Tom Thumb, Dark Cahill and the Mickey Finn.</p>

This fundamental course is designed for those who are just getting started or want a refresher. The objective of this course is to expose the student to all the various modern techniques he/she will require in order to become a proficient tyer. Once these techniques are properly mastered, the student should be able to tie most anything. Topics covered include proper use and maintenance of tools, proportioning of the fly, wrapping hackles, soft hackle techniques, dubbing, weighting flies, streamers, spinning deer hair and basic dry flies. Patterns tied include many B.C. favourites such as the Carey Special, Doc Spratley, Baggy Shrimp, Hares Ear Nymph, Goddard Sedge, Tom Thumb, Dark Cahill and the Mickey Finn.

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CXI Warmwater Tying 101

<p>Join us for this one day workshop designed to teach the best commercial techniques and productive patterns for any Warm Water Destination and Christmas Island.</p>

<p>This advance class will teach you modern and up to date tecquniques using epoxy, UV resin, tubing and modern material to make that perfect fly. We will cover patterns for Bonefish, Triggerfish, Giant Trevally and other warm water game.</p>

<p><strong>Maximum:</strong> 9 students</p>

<p><strong>Cancellation: </strong>14 days prior to start date for full refund or to reschedule</p>

Join us for this one day workshop designed to teach the best commercial techniques and productive patterns for any Warm Water Destination and Christmas Island.

This advance class will teach you modern and up to date tecquniques using epoxy, UV resin, tubing and modern material to make that perfect fly. We will cover patterns for Bonefish, Triggerfish, Giant Trevally and other warm water game.

Maximum: 9 students

Cancellation: 14 days prior to start date for full refund or to reschedule

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GT & Baitfish Fly Tying

Join us for this one day workshop designed to teach the best commercial techniques and productive patterns for any Warm Water Destination and Christmas Island.

Maximum: 9 students

Cancellation: 14 days prior to start date for full refund or to reschedule

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Spey Castingtop

Spey Casting Beginner

<p><strong>BEGINNER: </strong><br />
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This is a course designed to establish the techniques required for the spey casts which we use most for Steelheading and Salmon fishing. Novice and experienced Spey fisherman can benefit from expert instruction. Whether your new to the sport or you have been waving your two-hander around for years there is always more to learn. Through the duration of the day students will be taught the basic principals between the different casts. Emphasis on the fundamentals of the roll cast and structuring the single spey and the double spey.</p>

<p><strong>Cost:</strong> $100 + GST = $105.00</p>

<p><strong>SPECIAL OFFER: </strong><br />
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The full weekend course offers both <strong>beginner</strong> and <strong>advanced</strong> techniques with a $50 discount! <em>Look for the Spey Casting Weekend Course also listed for this special deal.</em></p>

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BEGINNER:

This is a course designed to establish the techniques required for the spey casts which we use most for Steelheading and Salmon fishing. Novice and experienced Spey fisherman can benefit from expert instruction. Whether your new to the sport or you have been waving your two-hander around for years there is always more to learn. Through the duration of the day students will be taught the basic principals between the different casts. Emphasis on the fundamentals of the roll cast and structuring the single spey and the double spey.

Cost: $100 + GST = $105.00

SPECIAL OFFER:

The full weekend course offers both beginner and advanced techniques with

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Fly Castingtop

3 Day Beginner's Casting

<p>Designed for the novice flycaster, these sessions will enable the student to properly lay out a reasonable flyline. Emphasis is on technique as distance will come with time. Topics covered include proper grip of flyrod, false casting, overhead cast, shooting the line as well as the single and double haul.</p>

<p>Fly Casting Course taught by Dave O'Brien.</p>

<p><strong>Cost:</strong> $50 + GST = $55.00</p>

Designed for the novice flycaster, these sessions will enable the student to properly lay out a reasonable flyline. Emphasis is on technique as distance will come with time. Topics covered include proper grip of flyrod, false casting, overhead cast, shooting the line as well as the single and double haul.

Fly Casting Course taught by Dave O'Brien.

Cost: $50 + GST = $55.00

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Entomologytop

Fly Fishing & Entomology

<p>Perfect for those who are just getting started or for those who want to get more out of the sport. The objective here is to properly introduce students to the world of fly fishing as it pertains to British Columbia so that the students will quickly learn the basics that are essential to becoming a successful fly fisher. We will be covering a wide range of topics such as proper tackle selection, trout physiology, physical and chemical characteristics of lakes and rivers as well as entomology coupled with proper fly selection.</p>

<p>The course will be followed with an optional Sunday Fishout at a Merritt area lake. It should be emphasized that this is not a fly casting or fly tying course, although certain aspects of each will be touched on.</p>

<p><strong>Cost:</strong> $60 + GST = $63.00</p>

Perfect for those who are just getting started or for those who want to get more out of the sport. The objective here is to properly introduce students to the world of fly fishing as it pertains to British Columbia so that the students will quickly learn the basics that are essential to becoming a successful fly fisher. We will be covering a wide range of topics such as proper tackle selection, trout physiology, physical and chemical characteristics of lakes and rivers as well as entomology coupled with proper fly selection.

The course will be followed with an optional Sunday Fishout at a Merritt area lake. It should be emphasized that this is not a fly casting or fly tying course, although certain aspects of each will be touched on.

Cost: $60 + GST

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On-The-Watertop

On The Water Salmon Pitt River

<p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Curtis Meyers</p>

<p><strong>Maximum:</strong> 3 students Cancellation:</p>

<p>Notice must be given 14 days prior to start date to receive refund or reschedule.</p>

Instructor: Curtis Meyers

Maximum: 3 students Cancellation:

Notice must be given 14 days prior to start date to receive refund or reschedule.

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On The Water Salmon Harrison River

<p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Curtis Meyers</p>

<p><strong>Maximum:</strong> 4 students Cancellation:</p>

<p>Notice must be given 14 days prior to start date to receive refund or reschedule.</p>

Instructor: Curtis Meyers

Maximum: 4 students Cancellation:

Notice must be given 14 days prior to start date to receive refund or reschedule.

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