Dickson's
Steelhead Flyfishing School
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On The Skagit River -
Now
Booking for 2009
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Ninth
Annual
A crash course in winter steelhead
March
20 or 21
Come join us as you learn the secrets of flyfishing famous Skagit River
pools like the Swift creek, Mixer, & Larsons bars for Skagit winter
steelhead. Dennis Mike and Jonathan will lead the charge as you examine
steelhead holding pools from Rockport to Fabers Landing.......... Just
in time for the spring native steelhead!
Not just another school: After spending the last twenty plus years, as a Fisheries Biologist and Flyfishing Guide, Dennis and guys are offering again, another innovative approach to flyfishing steelhead, conducted on the river.
Consider:
Each
class of anglers will learn to read the water and present an effective
fly while they learn the Skagit River. Students will learn the key elements
of defining a flyfishing steelhead pool. Anglers will learn how to read
the "Sweet water," as you will stop at each holding pool along
the way. Dennis & guides will point out the waters that have consistently
held fish year in and year out, how to recognize a new piece of holding
water. Just as importantly, you will learn how to tell when the river
has changed your best pool, into a waste of time.
As a Fisheries Biologist, Dennis will teach you steelhead migratory patterns,
including what constitutes a "High Water Lie" and how to catch
steelhead when the shops are telling everyone the river is out!
Anglers can take turns on pontoon rafts provided, as you develop the simple skills of rowing the boat, which has revolutionized the market. Nonrower? No problem! You are more than welcome to ride with one of the guides as you are escorted down the river.
This class is designed to give you plenty of time to brush up on your casting skills while instructors demo their highly effective Yancy Multi-tip flyline system. You will learn to present your fly effectively, in Dickson's' "Grease line Steelhead Swing." Nobody disagrees with the fact that Dennis & boys methods catch steelhead! The class even includes lecture notes!
Anglers will also learn three simple knots that cover everything from replacing a tippet to constructing a steelhead leader. Learning to detect, soft cold water takes, discussed and demonstrated in Dickson's "Steelhead Simulation," many students say, is worth the class, itself.
During a hot lunch, the guides will bring out of their deadliest winter steelheading patterns including, Black Bart and the Cop Car. Learn how to buy or build a fly that swims with the action to catch steelhead.
One
day class: approximately 8 - 10 hours on the water.
Now
Booking for 2009
Dates: March
20 or 21 - These Are One Day Classes
Class limit: six
What to bring: Waders, notebook, rod (some provided but ask), licenses,
water, and enthusiasm!
Cost : $150/ angler
Reservations: Send a 50% deposit to:
Dennis Dickson, Flyfishing
PO Box 295
Arlington, WA 98223
Email me at
dddicksons@aol.com anytime, or, call and leave night time number
(Sunday evenings are best) (425) 238-3537