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All dates below are for 2008
Skagit
River Steelhead Schools Feb.
8 or 9
Come learn the secrets of flyfishing
a majestic river for a majestic fish. All tackle and techniques for flyfishing
this lovely North Cascade river.
Sauk
River Schools March 7 or 8
Every fly-angler worth his wading shoes knows of the Sauk native steelhead.
If you are going to learn how to read steelhead water, and present a fly
that catches fish, you might as well learn over the best that swims.
Lakes
Flyfishing schools April 18 or 19
"Mystery lake" is
a shallow, aquaclear lake with large cruising rainbows to test your skills.
Learn the intricacies of fooling these great fish, in a lovely desert
setting.
Skykomish Summer Steelhead school June 13 or 14
Come join us as we float the Skykomish River. These one day schools will cover every aspect of reading water, finding and presenting the fly, fishing the correct gear, including the Yancy line system. Contact us for more info Mike - 425-330-9506
Kalama Summer Steelhead school September 5 or 6
Come join us as we float the Kalama River. These one day schools will cover every aspect late summer fishing. Fishing conditions and tequniques change throught the summer come find out how to fish the later summer conditions. We often do sight fishing, bobberless nyphing and surface fishing. Contact us for more info Mike - 425-330-9506
Stilly
Tidal Searun Cutthroat school September 12 or
13
Winter
Flyfishing for Steelhead, Dolly Varden and Salmon
Nov 14 or 15
Come
join us as we float the Skagit River, exploring what may be the most under
rated fishery in the Pacific northwest, Dolly Varden. Recent studies
have found the majority of the Dolly population in the entire Puget Sound
region are found in the Skagit System. There is also some good runns of salmon. These
one day schools will cover ever aspect of reading water, finding and presenting
the fly, fishing the correct gear, including the Yancy line system........for
three different species on the Skagit River.
Why
not just take the flyfishing school from my local flyshop?
Simple answer: Our schools are on the water so you get hands on learning, learn holes and see were to fish.
Flyfishing is like any sport. Learning is in the "doing."
Imagine you are looking to learn to play golf. Instructor says, come spend
two nights at our pro shop learning about the gear, and a 1/2 day hitting
balls at the driving range.
How close did you come to actually playing Golf at your local golf course?
Most shop schools are 2 nights at the shop (to buy gear) and a 1/2 day
out casting on the Duwamish River, (or wherever). Now read our school
descriptions.
No
wonder over 1000 anglers have taken a school from us over the last 10
years!
Our Flyfishing
schools are on the water, comprehensive, full day schools, crammed with
information, to accomplish one goal........to make you a better flyfisher.
You should expect a two year apprenticeship in a single day! Read the
recommendations and endorsements page for testimonials
about our schools and guide trips.
Choosing
the flyfishing school for you:
After conducting a highly successful flyfishing program for many years,
many anglers are asking the same question. How do I choose the clinic best
suited for me and my skills?
A simple evaluation:
How do I know if I should choose a school or a guide trip?
We get asked this question virtually every day. I answer the question with
a question: Are you catching them now? If you are comfortable with your
success rate for (steelhead, salmon or trout), then I would recommend the
guide trip. Even If you have fished all over the world, but still
not catching your target fish (i.e., steelhead), a clinic may be a better
choice. An accomplish Bonefisher doesn't make you catch Tarpon. All the
trout in the world won't mean much to a steelhead. Different fish, different
needs.
Evaluation:
1) New to flyfishing: Basic fundamentals in casting & tying knots,
playing and landing fish.
Novice Level: Private
Lakes, Skagit River trout & whitefish, Yakima River trout.
2) Intermediate level:
Some level of flyfishing: Comfortable with casting single handed rods and
basics described in # 1.Qualify for all but advanced steelhead schools.
Most popular. Anglers learn to read the water, and make line presentation,
more efficiently. For the guy who wasn't sure if he was doing it right
or not. Other reasons; are to learn a new river, more techniques, or simply
to meet other steelhead anglers. (Your buddy only wants to fish trout)
3) Advanced Angling schools:
Has caught enough steelhead to realize, half of what he has read and watched
on videos is smoke and mirrors. Comfortable with casting with both single
and double-handed rods, but open to new ideas on flies, steelhead behavior,
and technique.
Flyfishing & Baseball: Many guys think flyfishing steelhead is about
casting a really long line and making a big mend. This is what we call the
"fast ball down the middle." Ready to learn to throw and slider
and a change-up? We don't teach as much as explore new ideas. Where do you
think we have come up with our good flies and lines? Sharing water with
our accomplished anglers over the past twenty years!
Check your ego's at the door, please:
Our schools are always fun and relaxed. (The clubbsters don't even have
to know you joined us for a day.)
Custom Schools:
Some guys are more comfortable in a group. Cool - Our standard Flyfishing
schools are designed for you. Some guys are looking for more one-on-one.
Specific needs, specific goals - Our Custom School is for you.
We now offer custom schools from steelhead to trout, from surface to bottom,
for individuals and parties.
Here is how it works.
a) Contact us for a specific time period (unless you have a three party
gig, we need 20 day)
b) Describe your flyfishing trip, angler level, preferred waters, species
et.
c) How many in your *party. (We can handle groups to 9)
Our promise:
If you are a single or duo, we promise to only hook you up with angler(s)
of similar wants & goals. This clinic is specifically limited to three
anglers.
Cost: $150/angler
What happens if Dickson's can't come up with second or third angler?
No sweat. You are only responsible for the anglers you book for.
Do you outfit? Yup, we have everything from top instructors to tippet material.
Rods & Flies are available upon request.(Chest waders are not)
Contact Dennis
Contact Mike
"Building responsible anglers is what will save our Flyfishing resource"
Sincerely,
Dennis and Mike
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