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This course consists of classroom instruction, casting instruction and practice, and on the water fishing. This is a great opportunity to learn from pros and then get on the water immediately thereafter. Hone your skills and get in on some of the latest techniques and one of the most exciting forms of Smalmouth Bass Flyfishing there is today!
We will cover tactics critical to fly size, water and time of year. You will learn how to sharpen your skills to make your River Smallmouth Bass Flyfishing more successful. You will also learn about the equipment to use and how to rig it, fly selection, and efficient fly casting techniques. Along with proper kickboat techniques and tactics to enhance your ability to get into more fish and push the limits of your watercraft skills!
The Instructors will be on the water to help you fine tune your techniques. We will be fishing a variety of Rivers, these rivers are nationally known as some of the best Smallmouth Bass water in the state. They will also offer some fly fishing opportunities for Northern Pike and Walleyes.
Don't miss this rare chance to learn from and fish with Bill. Since we have a limited number of kickboats we encourage you to bring your own boat (Wisconsin State Law demands you have a wearable PFD on your boat!). You must have a boat approved for whitewater use, please check with Bill before you come up with one!
Our Insurance States: No Float Tubes or Fins Allowed!
Maximum class size 12
Lunches & drinks included
Must be paid in full in advance, credit cards accepted.
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet at shop 8:00 a.m.
1. Equipment check:
Rods, reels, lines & leaders
2. Fishing Techniques
Flies
(A) floating
(B) sinking
3. Tactics (Reading the water)
(A) fast water
(B) slow water
4. Kick Boats
(A) Care & Maintenance
(B) Kick Boat Technique
(1) Maneuvers
(2) Whitewater
(3) Stillwater
5. Fly Casting
(A) Developing good skills
(B) Position Fishing
about 12:00 p.m. Lunch Break
about 1:00 p.m. Depart for river
Put Your Lessons to the test!
1. Kick Boat Control
2. Fishing
Return about 8:00 p.m.
DAY 2
8:00 a.m. meet at shop
1. Equipment check
2. Discussion of previous days events
10:00 a.m. Leave for River
Test Boats/Fish
Course Ends @ about 5:30 p.m.
Recommended Equipment List
9’ 7 weight or 8 weight fly rods with weight forward floating lines (WF7F or WF8F)
9’ 2X and 3X Leaders and Tippet Material
Check out the Blue Sky Furled Leaders, they’re great for this type of fishing!
Chest Waders - we recommend lightweight breathable ones - they’re much more comfortable! Polarized Sunglasses, Raincoat, hat and insect repellent.
We will be using a variety of sinking and floating flies:
Sinking Flies:
#4 Tongue Depressors in Black, Olive, Brown, and Chartreuse,
#4 Conehead Rubber Legged Wooly Buggers in Brown/Yellow and Black/Yellow
#6 Clousers and Deceivers in Olive/White, Chartreuse/White, Yellow/White and Red/White
Surface Flies:
#6 Deer hair, Cork or Foam Poppers and Sliders with rubber legs in Brown, Olive, Orange, Chartreuse, and Black.
#6 Sneaky Pete’s with rubber legs in Chartreuse, and White
In addition everyone will get a package of flies which will be effective for the waters we will be fishing as well as a variety of other Smallmouth Bass waters throughout the country.
This course consists of classroom instruction, casting instruction and practice, and on the water fishing. This is a great opportunity to learn from pros and then get on the water immediately thereafter. Hone your skills and get in on some of the latest techniques and one of the most exciting forms of Smalmouth Bass Flyfishing there is today!
We will cover tactics critical to fly size, water and time of year. You will learn how to sharpen your skills to make your River Smallmouth Bass Flyfishing more successful. You will also learn about the equipment to use and how to rig it, fly selection, and efficient fly casting techniques. Along with proper kickboat techniques and tactics to enhance your ability to get into more fish and push the limits of your watercraft skills!
The Instructors will be on the water to help you fine tune your techniques. We will be fishing a variety of Rivers, these rivers are nationally known as some of the best Smallmouth Bass water in the state. They will also offer some fly fishing opportunities for Northern Pike and Walleyes.
Don't miss this rare chance to learn from and fish with Bill. Since we have a limited number of kickboats we encourage you to bring your own boat (Wisconsin State Law demands you have a wearable PFD on your boat!). You must have a boat approved for whitewater use, please check with Bill before you come up with one!
Our Insurance States: No Float Tubes or Fins Allowed!
Maximum class size 12
Lunches & drinks included
Must be paid in full in advance, credit cards accepted.
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet at shop 8:00 a.m.
1. Equipment check:
Rods, reels, lines & leaders
2. Fishing Techniques
Flies
(A) floating
(B) sinking
3. Tactics (Reading the water)
(A) fast water
(B) slow water
4. Kick Boats
(A) Care & Maintenance
(B) Kick Boat Technique
(1) Maneuvers
(2) Whitewater
(3) Stillwater
5. Fly Casting
(A) Developing good skills
(B) Position Fishing
about 12:00 p.m. Lunch Break
about 1:00 p.m. Depart for river
Put Your Lessons to the test!
1. Kick Boat Control
2. Fishing
Return about 8:00 p.m.
DAY 2
8:00 a.m. meet at shop
1. Equipment check
2. Discussion of previous days events
10:00 a.m. Leave for River
Test Boats/Fish
Course Ends @ about 5:30 p.m.
Recommended Equipment List
9’ 7 weight or 8 weight fly rods with weight forward floating lines (WF7F or WF8F)
9’ 2X and 3X Leaders and Tippet Material
Check out the Blue Sky Furled Leaders, they’re great for this type of fishing!
Chest Waders - we recommend lightweight breathable ones - they’re much more comfortable! Polarized Sunglasses, Raincoat, hat and insect repellent.
We will be using a variety of sinking and floating flies:
Sinking Flies:
#4 Tongue Depressors in Black, Olive, Brown, and Chartreuse,
#4 Conehead Rubber Legged Wooly Buggers in Brown/Yellow and Black/Yellow
#6 Clousers and Deceivers in Olive/White, Chartreuse/White, Yellow/White and Red/White
Surface Flies:
#6 Deer hair, Cork or Foam Poppers and Sliders with rubber legs in Brown, Olive, Orange, Chartreuse, and Black.
#6 Sneaky Pete’s with rubber legs in Chartreuse, and White
In addition everyone will get a package of flies which will be effective for the waters we will be fishing as well as a variety of other Smallmouth Bass waters throughout the country.