Our classes are $89 and currently that includes 1 dozen free trout flies ($24 value). We can customize the class to your needs if you have your own group. Get a hold of us to set it up or you can join one of the scheduled  classes in the program below.
If you bought a discount voucher for a casting class read this! We appreciate your business and look forward to meeting you. Your trip is good for a year. As we fill up classes we will add more till everybody has done the them.
These are group classes at designated times with a program. How to sign up and dates click here: Sign up Page
More Dates will be listed as these fill up. Please read the Q and A below.
"Building responsible anglers is what will save our Fly fishing resource"
 Questions and Answers:
Is gear provided? Yes but if you have a rods/reel set up bring it cause your going to want us to evaluate it and learn on it if it works for the class. If it doesn't work you can use ours for free.
I am brand new is that a problem? No this is a class for learning we get beginners all the time.
What kind of boat do you use? I have a little boat should I bring it? Let us know what kind of boat you have, yes we may want you to bring it. We will have personal pontoon boats and auluminum boat for those that do not want to row.
What do I need to bring? You will need chest waders. We rent for $20 - let us know your shoe size and date of your class.
When are the classes? The dates are listed below on the signupgenius page with more dates to be listed as earlier classes fill up. Most of the classes will be held at Lake Cavanaugh or (aprox 45 - 1:45 min from seattle).
I have a buddy that wants in the class, what do I do? Call me - Mike - 425-330-9506. We can work with you to set it up but we would need the payment for the class before you add him to a list.
Where do we meet? We will meet at a designated Lake side location. Each class will have a itinerary with time's and meeting places posted on the signupgenius page. Depending on the squedule you can pick from a variety of lakes to fish. 
What do you go over in the class? Each class is a little different, the skill levels are usually all over the board. We will go over quite a few things but the main points are; fish characteristics, equiptment, water and what to look for.
How big are the group classes? It will vary but most will be up to 5 people per guide.
What kind of rod should I bring if I have one? Bring what you have but a 3 - 6 wt. rod is perfect.
How long have you guys been doing this? Our guide service was started in 1983.
For Dates and to sign up click here: Sign up Page
More dates listed as these fill up
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If you bought the deal through a discount website and didn't want to use it in a group class we would let you use the $ you paid towards any fishing trip we do.
Here is our regular season guiding calendar.
http://www.flyfishsteelhead.com/guiding.htm
About our full and half day guided schools:
Why
not just take the fly fishing school from my local fly shop?
Simple answer: Our schools are on the water so you get hands on learning, learn holes and see were to fish.
Fly fishing is like any sport. Learning is in the "doing."
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 2000 anglers have taken a school from us over the last 10
years!
Our Fly fishing
schools are on the water, comprehensive, full day schools, crammed with
information to accomplish one goal, make you a better fly fisher.
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.
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 Bone fisher 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 fly fishing: Basic fundamentals in casting & tying knots,
playing and landing fish.
Novice Level:
2) Advanced to Intermediate level:
Some level of fly fishing: 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) Full Advanced Angling schools:
Has caught enough steelhead. Comfortable with casting with both single
and double-handed rods, but open to new ideas on flies, steelhead behavior,
and technique.
Fly fishing & Baseball: Many guys think fly fishing 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!
Custom lakes Schools $89 each:
Some guys are more comfortable in a group. Cool - Our standard Fly fishing
schools are designed for you. Some guys are looking for more one-on-one.
Specific needs, specific goals - Our Custom School is for you - Not included with the Living Social deal.
We now offer custom schools from steelhead and salmon 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 15+ days)
b) Describe your fly fishing trip, angler level, preferred waters, species
et.
c) How many in your *party. (We can handle groups to 9 with up to 3 guides)
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 Fly fishing resource"
Sincerely, Dennis and Mike
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