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The Upper Penninsula of Michigan contains an abundance of some of the best wild Brook Trout water remaining in the Midwest. Join veteran Guides Bill Sherer & Company on a two day Adventure discovering the secrets of the “Jewels of the North” as we ply for Brookies in wild, scenic places seldom tred upon by other anglers!
Our course begins at the We Tie It Fly Shop in Boulder Junction, WI, just a short drive south of the central U.P. The course itself will consist of classroom instruction, casting instruction & practice, and lots of 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 learn how to locate and stalk wary Brook Trout in their natural element - the small, sometimes brush covered streams of the oldest mountain range in the U.S.
We will cover tactics critical to fly size, water and time of year. You will learn how to sharpen your skills to make your trout fishing more successful. You will also learn about the equipment to use and how to rig it, fly selection, and efficient fly casting techniques.
The Instructors will be on the water to help you fine tune your techniques. We will be fishing a variety of streams, these rivers are nationally known as some of the best Brook Trout water in the state. We expect to find some spectacular fishing in waters where your chances of hooking a trophy Brook Trout (14” or better) are possible.
You can expect to learn correct casting and fishing techniques for trout fishing throughout the country, especially in smaller brushy stream where casting and sight distances are limited.
Maximum class size 8
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. Fly Casting
(A) Developing good skills
(B) Unique skills
About Noon Lunch Break - On your own
About 1:00 p.m. Depart for river
Put Your Lessons to the test!
1. Fishing
Return about 9:00 p.m.
DAY 2
8:00 a.m. meet at shop
1. Equipment check
2. Discussion of previous days events
9:00 a.m. Leave for River
Fish
Course Ends @ about 6:00 p.m.
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Recommended Equipment List
7 1/2’ to 8’ - 3 weight or 4 weight fly rods
with weight forward floating lines (WF3F or WF4F)
9’ 4X and 5X Leaders and Tippet Material
Chest Waders - we recommend lightweight breathable ones - they’re much more comfortable! Polarized Sunglasses, Raincoat, hat and lots of insect repellent.
We will be using a variety of sinking and floating flies:
Sinking Flies:
#10 - 16 Pheasant Tail, Prince and Caddis Nymphs,
#6 - 10 Feather Wing and Hair Wing Streamers,
Surface Flies:
#10 - 16 Mayfly and Caddis Flies in a wide variety of Patterns
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 Brook Trout waters throughout the country
The Upper Penninsula of Michigan contains an abundance of some of the best wild Brook Trout water remaining in the Midwest. Join veteran Guides Bill Sherer & Company on a two day Adventure discovering the secrets of the “Jewels of the North” as we ply for Brookies in wild, scenic places seldom tred upon by other anglers!
Our course begins at the We Tie It Fly Shop in Boulder Junction, WI, just a short drive south of the central U.P. The course itself will consist of classroom instruction, casting instruction & practice, and lots of 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 learn how to locate and stalk wary Brook Trout in their natural element - the small, sometimes brush covered streams of the oldest mountain range in the U.S.
We will cover tactics critical to fly size, water and time of year. You will learn how to sharpen your skills to make your trout fishing more successful. You will also learn about the equipment to use and how to rig it, fly selection, and efficient fly casting techniques.
The Instructors will be on the water to help you fine tune your techniques. We will be fishing a variety of streams, these rivers are nationally known as some of the best Brook Trout water in the state. We expect to find some spectacular fishing in waters where your chances of hooking a trophy Brook Trout (14” or better) are possible.
You can expect to learn correct casting and fishing techniques for trout fishing throughout the country, especially in smaller brushy stream where casting and sight distances are limited.
Maximum class size 8
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. Fly Casting
(A) Developing good skills
(B) Unique skills
About Noon Lunch Break - On your own
About 1:00 p.m. Depart for river
Put Your Lessons to the test!
1. Fishing
Return about 9:00 p.m.
DAY 2
8:00 a.m. meet at shop
1. Equipment check
2. Discussion of previous days events
9:00 a.m. Leave for River
Fish
Course Ends @ about 6:00 p.m.
____________________________________________
Recommended Equipment List
7 1/2’ to 8’ - 3 weight or 4 weight fly rods
with weight forward floating lines (WF3F or WF4F)
9’ 4X and 5X Leaders and Tippet Material
Chest Waders - we recommend lightweight breathable ones - they’re much more comfortable! Polarized Sunglasses, Raincoat, hat and lots of insect repellent.
We will be using a variety of sinking and floating flies:
Sinking Flies:
#10 - 16 Pheasant Tail, Prince and Caddis Nymphs,
#6 - 10 Feather Wing and Hair Wing Streamers,
Surface Flies:
#10 - 16 Mayfly and Caddis Flies in a wide variety of Patterns
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 Brook Trout waters throughout the country