Michael & Young Fly Fishing Courses

New to fly fishing? Just want to prepare for your next angling adventure? We have many years of local fishing knowledge, and we are willing to share. Take a course today.

We offer a huge selection of fly fishing courses covering topics such as fly casting, fly tying, entomology and spey Casting. Fly fishing classes are taught at both our Surrey and our Vancouver fly shop locations and many include an on the water session. We also offer up private fly casting lessons that can be scheduled at your convenience.

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On-The-Watertop

On The Water Sea Run Bull Trout - Pitt River

<p>A full day of swinging flies for big, aggressive sea run Bull Trout on the Lower Mainland's picturesque upper Pitt River.</p> <p>In May Sea Run Bull Trout start to enter the river to spawn. These fish have spent a year or more in the ocean getting big, fat and healthy. When they reach the river they aggressively attack minnows, par, and sculpin and are full of vigour. You will discuss flies and practice streamer fishing with the swung fly.  Looking at the river: run depth, speed and water colour, and learning strategy on how to best cover water to hook these fish.</p> <p>Travel by jet boat from Grant Narrows to the upper Pitt River with Matt Bentley of Bentley's Fishing Adventures.  Matt has lots of experience on this river and is a wealth of knowledge in the pursuit of these extremely unique Bull Trout.</p> <p>Cost is $400 + GST.</p>

A full day of swinging flies for big, aggressive sea run Bull Trout on the Lower Mainland's picturesque upper Pitt River.

In May Sea Run Bull Trout start to enter the river to spawn. These fish have spent a year or more in the ocean getting big, fat and healthy. When they reach the river they aggressively attack minnows, par, and sculpin and are full of vigour. You will discuss flies and practice streamer fishing with the swung fly.  Looking at the river: run depth, speed and water colour, and learning strategy on how to best cover water to hook these fish.

Travel by jet boat from Grant Narrows to the upper Pitt River with Matt Bentley of Bentley's Fishing Adventures.  Matt has lots of experience on this river and

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Stillwater Fly Fishing Weekend 2023 - RUDDOCK'S RANCH, ONION LAKE

<p>Four days and three nights of stillwater fishing with Michael & Young Fly Shops, Ryan Heitz.</p> <p>Join Ryan at Ruddock's Ranch for some great food and a weekend of discussing and implementing some different strategies for catching rainbow trout in British Columbia's vast Stillwater fisheries. </p> <p>Floating lines and Indicators, floating line "naked", intermediate lines and sink tips in shallow water, fast sinking lines including boobies and blobs, fast sinking lines and deep water chironomids. All of these stratefies will be discussed and demonstrated. as well as anchoring tips and strategies on how to approach a new lake and a new day. </p> <p>Using the Ruddock's Ranch "Off The Grid" Lodge as our "home" we will be spoiled with great meals and a beautiful place to relax and learn. All food and non-alcoholic beverages are included. We will be pampered in a 4700 square foot, two story lodge with 3000 square foot deck overlooking the lake.  The lodge is close to Lytton, BC approximately 3 and 1/2 hours away from out Surrey store.</p> <p>Starting Friday afternoon and running through to Monday afternoon. </p> <p>$990.00 plus taxes per person.</p> <p>Wild rainbows. . .anyone that has had the opportunity to fish Ruddocks know that these fish fight hard!  Smaller ones give a 10+ acrobatic performance across the surface while the big ones pull hard so be ready! (We usually find a couple of rods in the lake in the fall from fisherman not paying attention).  The food is abundant in the lake and the fish can grow fast – up to 2 lbs. a year. Bring with you: micro leach, olive damsels, bead head leach, pumpkin heads, chronomids: copper head, snow cone and red rib copper head to name a few.</p> <p>IMPORTANT!   Electric motors only, no gas motors allowed.  Fly fishing only, catch and release, barbless hooks, use fish friendly nets (nets available for rent).  Please handle fish with care, keep them in the water and release them once they have had time to recover.  Please ensure you have a fishing license. </p>

Four days and three nights of stillwater fishing with Michael & Young Fly Shops, Ryan Heitz.

Join Ryan at Ruddock's Ranch for some great food and a weekend of discussing and implementing some different strategies for catching rainbow trout in British Columbia's vast Stillwater fisheries. 

Floating lines and Indicators, floating line "naked", intermediate lines and sink tips in shallow water, fast sinking lines including boobies and blobs, fast sinking lines and deep water chironomids. All of these stratefies will be discussed and demonstrated. as well as anchoring tips and strategies on how to approach a new lake and a new day. 

Using the Ruddock's Ranch "Off The Grid" Lodge as our "home" we

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On The Water Cutthroat Trout

<p>A full day travelling by jet boat, fly fishing the Fraser River, Harrison River, and some of their backwaters on the hunt for Searun Cutthroat trout on the fly.</p> <p>Matt Bentley of Bentley's Fishing Adventures will be our instructor. His knowledge of the fishery is incredible. He will discuss and demonstrate the appropriate tackle, technique, and strategies to be successful in this fishery and then will help you put these techniques and ideas to use.</p> <p>Maximum 4 students per class.</p> <p>Cancellation: Notice must be given 21 days prior to start date to receive refund or reschedule.</p> <p>Dates are subject to change due to water conditions.</p>

A full day travelling by jet boat, fly fishing the Fraser River, Harrison River, and some of their backwaters on the hunt for Searun Cutthroat trout on the fly.

Matt Bentley of Bentley's Fishing Adventures will be our instructor. His knowledge of the fishery is incredible. He will discuss and demonstrate the appropriate tackle, technique, and strategies to be successful in this fishery and then will help you put these techniques and ideas to use.

Maximum 4 students per class.

Cancellation: Notice must be given 21 days prior to start date to receive refund or reschedule.

Dates are subject to change due to water conditions.

Lillooet River WINTER TROUT

<p>At the north end of Harrison Lake flows an amazing trout fishery. Most of the year the river is high and tough to fish but in the cold months the river is beautiful with an abundance of Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout and Whitefish. Join Michael & Young on our adventure by jet boat to explore this beautiful place in search of fins.</p> <p>Matt Bentley of Bentley's Fishing Adventures is your instructor and guide. He will help you discover successful strategies and practices for fly fishing for trout in the winter months. </p> <p>Limited to 4 students per day.</p> <p>Cancellation: Notice must be given 21 days prior to start date to receive refund or reschedule.</p> <p>Dates are subject to change due to water conditions.</p>

At the north end of Harrison Lake flows an amazing trout fishery. Most of the year the river is high and tough to fish but in the cold months the river is beautiful with an abundance of Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout and Whitefish. Join Michael & Young on our adventure by jet boat to explore this beautiful place in search of fins.

Matt Bentley of Bentley's Fishing Adventures is your instructor and guide. He will help you discover successful strategies and practices for fly fishing for trout in the winter months. 

Limited to 4 students per day.

Cancellation: Notice must be given 21 days prior to start date to receive refund or reschedule.

Dates are subject to change due to water conditions.

Vedder River Winter Steelhead

<p>Join Matt Bentley of Bentley's Fishing Adventures for a full day of rafting down the Vedder/Chilliwack River in pursuit of the elusive Winter Steelhead on a two-handed rod. Learn how to target these fish on the fly, how to read water, what appropriate equipment to use (flies, lines, sink tips, rods, etc). </p>

Join Matt Bentley of Bentley's Fishing Adventures for a full day of rafting down the Vedder/Chilliwack River in pursuit of the elusive Winter Steelhead on a two-handed rod. Learn how to target these fish on the fly, how to read water, what appropriate equipment to use (flies, lines, sink tips, rods, etc). 

On The Water Salmon Harrison River

<p><strong>Designed as an introduction to fly fishing for salmon. Spend the day with experienced guide and instructor:</strong> Curtis Meyers of BC Fly Fishing Charters. You will use a jet boat to navigate the Harrison river and look for salmon. The discuss and practice casting and retrieves; strategy for run selection and fly selection; learn about fish habits. Coho and chum are the target species. </p> <p><strong>Maximum:</strong> 4 students</p> <p>Cancellation: Notice must be given 14 days prior to start date to receive refund or reschedule.</p>

Designed as an introduction to fly fishing for salmon. Spend the day with experienced guide and instructor: Curtis Meyers of BC Fly Fishing Charters. You will use a jet boat to navigate the Harrison river and look for salmon. The discuss and practice casting and retrieves; strategy for run selection and fly selection; learn about fish habits. Coho and chum are the target species. 

Maximum: 4 students

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

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B.C.'s 12 Best

<p style=Get ready for the new season as we Sheath, Creep, Shank, Twist, Sting, Articulate and Jig some of the best flies in BC! 

We will cover flies from local legends, Brian Chan, Phil Rowely, Todd Oshi and John Kent just to name a few, and we will take patterns from the past and present, and elevate them to the next level. 

This is a great follow up to any fundamentals and caters to all tying levels. 

And, you will be introduced to a new technique called "Foiling".

Sponsored by Regal Vise, Flymen Fishing Co , Partridge Hooks, The Canadian Llama Company, FNF & Spawn Fly Fish. 

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Get ready for the new season as we Sheath, Creep, Shank, Twist, Sting, Articulate and Jig some of the best flies in BC! 

We will cover flies from local legends, Brian Chan, Phil Rowely, Todd Oshi and John Kent just to name a few, and we will take patterns from the past and present, and elevate them to the next level. 

This is a great follow up to any fundamentals and caters to all tying levels. 

And, you will be introduced to a new technique called "Foiling".

Sponsored by Regal Vise, Flymen Fishin

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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.

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

GT & Baitfish Fly Tying

<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

Bass Tying Secrets

<p>Full Day workshop focused on tying effective fly patterns for local and Okanagan Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.</p> <p>Wet flies and top water poppers will be tied in simple and creative ways. Plus, learn to paint with the Copic Airbrush system, stencil with Sharpies, "Foil" and more. All to create foam bodies to imitate frogs, mice, and wounded baitfish.</p> <p>Some of the patterns you will tie are the Green Chorizo, Fettuccini Mouse, Articulated Deep Zonker, Bass Slider, and more.</p> <p> </p>

Full Day workshop focused on tying effective fly patterns for local and Okanagan Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.

Wet flies and top water poppers will be tied in simple and creative ways. Plus, learn to paint with the Copic Airbrush system, stencil with Sharpies, "Foil" and more. All to create foam bodies to imitate frogs, mice, and wounded baitfish.

Some of the patterns you will tie are the Green Chorizo, Fettuccini Mouse, Articulated Deep Zonker, Bass Slider, and more.

 

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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> $60 + GST = $63.00</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: $60 + GST = $63.00

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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><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.

Cost: $60 + GST = $63.00

Spey Castingtop

Spey Casting Beginner

<p>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.</p> <p>Cost: $100 + GST = $105.00</p> <p>SPECIAL OFFER: </p> <p>The full weekend course offers both beginner and advanced techniques with a $50<br /> discount! Look for the Spey Casting Weekend Course also listed for this special deal.</p>

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 a $50
discount! Look for the Spey Casting Weekend Course also listed for this special deal.

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Spey Casting Advanced

<p><strong>ADVANCED: </strong></p> <p><strong>Designed to take off from were our Day 1 Beginner Course ended this course will enhance basic spey techniques used mostly for Steelheading and Salmon fishing. Please note that you do not have to take the Beginner Day 1 course to attend this course but we ask that you have some beginner spey casting experience if you did not take the first day. 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 go beyond the basics and will discuss casting from both sides of the river and from both sides of their bodies. All the following casts will be taught and discussed: Skagit Casting, Scandi Casting, Single Spey, Double Spey, Circle C, and Snake Roll.And, students will have a chance to try some of the different styles of spey lines if they would like to. </strong></p> <p><strong>Cost: $100 + GST = $105.00</strong></p> <p><strong>SPECIAL OFFER: </strong></p> <p><strong>The full weekend course offers both beginner and advanced techniques with a $50<br /> discount! Look for the Spey Casting Weekend Course also listed for this special deal.</strong><br />  </p> <p> </p>

ADVANCED: 

Designed to take off from were our Day 1 Beginner Course ended this course will enhance basic spey techniques used mostly for Steelheading and Salmon fishing. Please note that you do not have to take the Beginner Day 1 course to attend this course but we ask that you have some beginner spey casting experience if you did not take the first day. 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 go beyond the basics and will discuss casting from both sides of the river and from both sides of their bodies. All the foll

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Spey Casting Tune-Up Squamish BC

<p>Regardless of your skill level this course can help you. Tim Arsenault of Michael and Young Fly Shop, Bridge Fishing, and CND Rods, is an amazing instructor and a wealth of information on SPEY.</p> <p>Tim will help you fine tune your casting regardless of the rod and line you are using. As long as you have a balanced two handed rod he will help you improve your casting efficiancy. And, if you want to learn a new cast or improve on one that you struggle with, he can help.</p> <p> </p>

Regardless of your skill level this course can help you. Tim Arsenault of Michael and Young Fly Shop, Bridge Fishing, and CND Rods, is an amazing instructor and a wealth of information on SPEY.

Tim will help you fine tune your casting regardless of the rod and line you are using. As long as you have a balanced two handed rod he will help you improve your casting efficiancy. And, if you want to learn a new cast or improve on one that you struggle with, he can help.

 

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