FLY FISHING CLASSES
INTRO TO FLY FISHING
Thinking about getting into fly fishing? Learn about the places people go to fly fish, what species are out there to fish for, how much or how little it costs to get started, the right equipment to use, the required knots you should know. You will get to see a great basic trout fly selection, common fly fishing techniques, the mechanics of casting a fly rod, basic entomology on aquatic insects, stream etiquette and more. This “in-store” class answers all the questions that you may have as a beginner. There is also a casting session with some very basic instruction on making a straight line cast. The Intro To Fly Fishing Class is a great way get into the sport of fly fishing without feeling overwhelmed.
Classes are held at the shop typically on the 2nd Saturday of every month and are limited to 10 participants. If you are interested in attending one of the Introduction to Fly Fishing classes, please call the shop at (916) 722-1055 or inquire below.
*Required Items: Knot tying tool and line nippers. Rod/reel are provided for the casting portion of the class.
Class Price: $50
FLY TYING
Beginner and advanced classes available.
There's nothing more gratifying as a fly fishing angler than catching a fish on something you created. And it's not as hard as you may think. To help get you in the game, Fly Fishing Specialties offers a series of fly tying classes, from beginning thru advanced.
Our Fly Tying classes are held at the shop and scheduled as needed. Our instructor, Dennis Lee, has many years of experience and is a well known accomplished angler. If you would like to attend, please call the shop for dates and to check availability to reserve your spot. Also, once a month we have a free “Tyin 'N' Lyin” session after the shop closes and everyone is always invited. Pizza is provided!
*Required Items: Fly tying vise, thread bobbin, scissors, fly tying materials.
Class Price: $25
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION: SINGLE HAND OR TWO HAND w/ JASON RENFRO
Class Price: Call for details and availability.
New to the sport? Maybe you've been at it a while and it's time to take your skills to the next level.
Whitney Gould and Jason Renfro Spey Casting Clinics Jan 10 and 11, 2025
8 time Spey-O-Rama Champion and current National Champion Whitney Gould… and Jason Renfro (legend in his own mind) are putting on a Spey Workshop in the Sacramento area hosted by Fly Fishing Specialties. The workshop is a one day, 4-5 hour spey focused lesson covering both classroom setting as well as on the water casting demonstration and teaching.
Price - $250/person
Spots available - 8 students/day
Dates available - January 10th & January 11th
Details:
Meet at Fly Fishing Specialties at 10am for approximately 1 hour of discussion on modern spey lines, their design and uses. A short break and 15 drive to the Sacramento Bar access on the American River near the Sunrise pedestrian bridge. There will be 3 hours of on the water spey casting demonstration and break out teaching sessions. Whitney and Jason will discuss and teach all things spey from Skagit, Scandi, mid-belly, long-belly, sustained anchor, touch and go casts, etc. The on the water time will involve individual teaching time tailored to the students needs or questions. Whether rain or shine, the on the water portion will go on!
*All online payments will be processed through “Alluvial Marketing”