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READ AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE REGISTRATION POLICIES AND THE WORKSHOP INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER FOR THE FLY FISHING FAIR.
 

Workshops by Day

Workshops by Type

Tuesday
Casting
Wednesday Tying
Thursday  On Water
Friday Other 
Saturday  Non-Angling

 
TWO NEW WORKSHOPS 

WS# 95

Learn to Tie the Beautiful Catskill Quill Winged Dry Flies – Steven Fernandez

Learn a new method for tying the challenging, but beautiful quill winged catskill style dry flies.  Put your skills to the test and learn new ones.  Emphasis is on learning techniques for precision tying, thread and material control with delicate material

Equipment: This is a class for advanced students.  It is advisable that your fingertips are not rough.  Bring a good light with extension cord, vise, scissors, hackle pliers, magnification if you need it, and good quality dry fly neck hackle.

Day: Thursday Time: 1pm – 5pm

Level: Advance

Class Limit: 8

Member Fee: $40

Material Fee: $10

 

WS# 96

Trout Flies - From Finesse to Bulk and Back Again! – Steven Fernandez

Wonder why your flies don't look as good as your buddy's flies?  Having trouble tying with bulky materials?  Why does your thread break all the time?  This class will help you understand why thread and materials do what they do, and concentrate on technique.

Equipment: Bring standard fly tying tools: vise, bobbin, scissors, hackle pliers, hair stacker a must, and a good light with extension cord.  Tying materials will be provided.

Day: Friday  Time: 8am- Noon

Level: Intermediate & advanced

Class Limit: 10

Member Fee: $40

Material Fee: $10


 
Please click here for a PDF of the below information.
NOTE: you will find the information about the Women's Retreat and the Youth Camp on the Activities page. 
 

Casting

1. THCI Certification – Al Buhr. The Two-Handed Casting Instructor (THCI) exam consists of a workshop and written test, an oral test and a performance (casting/instructing) test. The workshop and written portions are waived for existing FFF certified and master certified casting instructors. The oral and performance tests are integrated into a single on-the-water exam. THCI certification exam will require about 3.5 hours. Candidates need to be prepared. Equipment: Rod and lines. Candidate to provide a contact e-mail address to finalize the date, time and place. The on-the-water portion of the exam will require a fishing license for candidate and examiner. Day, time and place to be arranged through the examiner after sign-up.
Level: Advanced • Class Limit: 4
Member Fee: $175 (+$50 upon passing)
 

Tuesday, July 10

 
Casting
2. Fly Casting Basics and a Bit Beyond – Bryan Martin. This interactive workshop aims to develop skills and confidence of basic and intermediate fly casters, using their own equipment. We will look at the basic elements of fly casting, illustrating the essentials/principles involved. Loop formation, loop control and their characteristics will be explained and demonstrated. Having accomplished loop control, progress continues with shooting line, false casting and direction changes. Gaining extra distance follows by combining the techniques covered. Activities will be described, demonstrated and practiced with opportunities for questions and discussion. Workshop content will be flexible and adjusted to suit the requirements and abilities of participants. Equipment: 9-foot, 5- to 7-weight fly rod/reel/line/leader recommended.
Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Beginner/intermediate
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $45
 
On Water
3. Walk & Wade Fishing the Spokane River – Wayne Jordan. Students will learn how, when and where to fish this underutilized fishery that flows through the heart of Spokane. During this class students will be fishing at the scenic Bowl & Pitcher State Park. The primary focus will be on reading the water and where to fish at different times throughout the year. Students should be prepared for slippery wading. Flies will be provided. Transportation will be provided by instructor so a Discover Pass will not be needed. Equipment: Studded, sticky rubber or felt sole wading boots, 3X to 4X leaders/tippet and strike indicators for nymph fishing.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 3 • Member Fee: $125
 
4. Fish the Super Secret High Desert Spring Creek – Len Zickler. Join Len exploring a beautiful desert spring creek in the Channeled Scabland of eastern Washington. Home of the great Missoula floods! Anglers will learn techniques for fishing the springs creeks of the region. Len provides lunch, transportation and flies. Equipment: 4- to 6-weight rod, waders, boots, hat, vest, eye protection, water and a Washington fishing license.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 5 • Member Fee: $90
Material Fee: $10
 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11


Casting
5. Masters Prep Workshop – Bruce Richards. Detailed classroom and field workshop offers insight on how to best prepare to take the master casting instructor exam. Attendees must be current FFF certified instructors.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Level: FFF certified instructor
Class Limit:Member Fee: $90
Material Fee: $50
 
6. Instruction for Instructors – John Van Dalen. An interactive class to help current and future instructors. This workshop provides tools and tips to help with instruction. The workshop includes classroom discussion, casting techniques and error analysis. Equipment: Rod and reel.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Level: Advanced/instructor
Class Limit: 50 • Member Fee: $40
 
7. Master Certified Instructor Testing. This certification test consists of an oral examination and casting performance test. Please review the materials provided on the FFF website (fedflyfishers.org) under “Becoming Certified.” You MUST have passed the basic FFF casting certification to be eligible to take this test. Equipment: Maximum 9-foot, 7-weight rod; maximum 7-weight floating line; minimum 7.5-foot leader, yarn fly.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Level: Advanced/instructor
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $175 (+$50 fee upon passing)
 
8. How to custom build or repair fly lines – Al Buhr. A hands-on class on how to custom build fly lines, with methods to repair or improve your existing fly lines. Class suited for fly fishers who wish to understand more about fly lines and how to make splices and welded loops. Equipment: None.
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 10 • Member Fee: $50

9. Casting and Mending to Catch More Fish – Floyd Dean, Janet Dean. This class will cover as many casts/mends as possible. We will start with the Magfishicent Seven that you must know and move on to cover fishing situations on various types of water and species of fish. That hard-to-reach fish behind the rock or under a bush will no longer be a problem. Must be able to cast a decent loop. Instructors will provide the practice fly with no hook. Equipment: 3- to 7-weight fly rod with a 7.5-foot to 9-foot 4X leader.
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $60

10. Fly Casting Faults: How to Identify and Correct – Bryan Martin. This interactive workshop aims to provide fly casters with methods to improve their casting abilities and is useful for those wishing to become certified instructors. Activities will be described, demonstrated and practiced with opportunities for questions and discussion. Workshop content will be flexible and adjusted to suit the requirements and abilities of participants. Equipment: 9-foot, 5- to 7-weight fly rod/reel/line/leader recommended.
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $50

11. Advanced Fly Casting – Bruce Richards. Advanced fly casting techniques, based on student needs. Loop control, distance, double hauling, slack line casts, etc. Student should be able to double haul. Equipment: Rod/reel/line.
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 5 • Member Fee: $80

12. Casting Instructor Certification Workshop and Written Exam. Testing workshop for those interested in becoming a certified casting instructor. It is a mandatory workshop, and the written test is conducted on this day only. The performance portion of the test will be held on Thursday. Participants must take both days of testing to become certified. Equipment: Pen or pencil.
Wednesday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. • Level: Advanced
Class Limit: 16 • Member Fee: $100 (+$50 fee upon passing)

Tying
15. Tying Small Flies – Charlie Schillinsky. Instruction will be on tying size 20 to 28 flies. Midges and mayflies are the main focus. Materials, thread and hooks will be provided. Tiers should be capable of working with small hooks and small amounts of materials and have adequate vision. Equipment: Vises and tools (sharp scissors, hackle pliers, magnifying lamp if necessary, and other tools regularly used for tying).
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Beginner/intermediate
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $40

14. Advanced Single-Handed Spey Casting Techniques – Leslie Holmes. Focusing on single Spey, double Spey, snake roll and slackline presentations in tight spots! Equipment: Eye protection and suitable single-handed outfit with floating line and wool tag. Since this workshop is on the water, you must have a fishing license.
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $55
 
Tying
15. Tying Small Flies – Charlie Schillinsky. Instruction will be on tying size 20 to 28 flies. Midges and mayflies are the main focus. Materials, thread and hooks will be provided. Tiers should be capable of working with small hooks and small amounts of materials and have adequate vision. Equipment: Vises and tools (sharp scissors, hackle pliers, magnifying lamp if necessary, and other tools regularly used for tying).
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $65
Material Fee: $10

16. Blending Dubbing and Tying the DDH Leech – Stuart Thompson. Students will learn how to blend different colors of dubbing and learn to tie the DDH Leech, a fly that has caught 80 species of fish in fresh and salt water. Equipment: Tying Tools and 3/0 thread
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $25
Material Fee: $5

17. Tying Effective Lake Flies – Norm Domagala. Step-by-step tying of patterns that are proven fish catching flies. Instructor will show how to tie many of his patterns featured in Northwest Fly Fishing and Fly Tyer Magazine. Equipment: Vise, basic tools, scissors, bobbin, hackle pliers and light.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $80
Material Fee: $15
 
On Water
19. Walk & Wade Fishing the Spokane River – Wayne Jordan. Students will learn how, when and where to fish this underutilized fishery that flows through the heart of Spokane. During this class students will be fishing at the scenic Bowl & Pitcher State Park. The primary focus will be on reading the water and where to fish at different times throughout the year. Students should be prepared for slippery wading. Flies will be provided. Transportation will be provided by instructor so a Discover Pass will not be needed. Equipment: Studded, sticky rubber or felt sole wading boots, 3X to 4X leaders/tippet and strike indicators for nymph fishing.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 3 • Member Fee: $125

20. Tenkara Fishing on Water – Misako Ishimura. Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled.
 
Other
21. Do It Yourself Line Welding Workshop – Lee Davison. Save money – learn how you can easily weld your own loops, change your line length and make line repairs. This workshop is great fun and offers many an “aha!” moment. Equipment: A line needing a loop or repair. If time permits you’ll do it in class.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Al
Class Limit: 20 • Member Fee: $15

Non-Angling
22. Dutch Oven Cooking – Lew Evans. Learn how to cook a main dish and a dessert in a Dutch oven – in one day! You will also learn how to care for cast iron cookery. If you leave the class hungry, well, you know the rest!
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $25
Material Fee: $10

23. Winemaking 101 – Ellen Clark. This class will cover materials, equipment and procedures for making 3- to 6-gallon batches of fruit wines. Brave participants may sample some of the instructor’s wines. This class should be an excellent counterpoint to the winery tour (see No. 53).
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 10 • Member Fee: $20

THURSDAY, JULY 12

 

Casting

24. Improve Your Fishing by Tightening your Loops – Mary Ann Dozer, John MacDiarmid. How tight are your loops? Are they 2 to 3 feet or more like 3 to 6 feet? The size of your loop determines the overall quality of your cast; tight loops give you a strong foundation for accuracy and distance. In this class, you will learn key hand/rod mechanics to tighten your loops and practice drills to master tighter loops, thus increasing your catching! This is a great class for the angler wanting to get their casting certification. Equipment: Single-handed trout rod.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 10 • Member Fee: $50
 

25. Catching Bigger Fish with Smaller Flies: Tactical Fishing Techniques – Chase Jablonski. Learn to catch the wariest fish in the river by conforming your approach and casting technique to fish behavior. Learn fish behavior and how to approach the water and present your fly effectively. Casting effectively involves accurate placement of both the line and fly. Learn an approach to presentation-based fishing in this workshop for advanced casters. Equipment: Eye protection, a trout rod with floating line, and a 0X 7- to 10-foot leader.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Advanced
Class Limit: 10 • Member Fee: $40
 

26. Ground School: Jump Starting Beginners and Intermediates – Bill Keister. This teaching approach is built upon Soon Lee’s ground loop approach with the addition of Lefty Kreh’s clothesline. In part one of the workshop, all participates will be given instruction using this technique. In part two participants will either continue using the technique or participate in a discussion of strengths and weaknesses of this approach and the particular conditions that lead to a rapid learning environment. This workshop is aimed at multiple audiences: beginners who are just starting out, intermediates having problems making tight loops, and experienced casters who want to experience and use this teaching technique. Equipment: Casting outfit.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 20 • Member Fee: $40
 

27. Casting Rendezvous – Jim Valle. Have a specific casting problem? Want to learn something new? Just want to cast with the experts? This is the place to go and play! Jim Valle and other FFF casting instructors will be casting throughout the day – having some fun and challenging each other – and are eager to meet and cast with you. Stop in – you just never know who might be throwing a line! New casters, want to give it a try? Come on, we’ll find a rod for you! Fill in your free time between workshops. Big problems, little problems? Bring ’em on! Open to all casters of all ages and levels, in the true spirit of the FFF. Equipment: Rod/reel/line/leader/yarn fly.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: Unlimited • Member Fee: Free
 

28. Intermediate Casting Class – John Van Dalen. Learn to analyze your casting stroke and improve your skills. Small class size offers individual help with your problems. Take your casting to the next level. Equipment: Rod and reel.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $50
 

29. Certified Casting Instructor TEST – Performance Portion (this is the performance portion of the FFF Certified Casting Instructor program). Candidates must complete the casting instructor certification workshop and pass the written exam to become certified. Equipment: Maximum 9-foot, 7-weight rod; maximum 7-weight floating line; minimum 7.5-foot leader, yarn fly.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Level: Advanced
Class Limit: 16 • Member Fee: Included with payment of CCI workshop and written exam (prerequisite).
 

30. 5-Weight Games Workshop – Chase Jablonski. Learn to cast the 5-weight games and how to improve your score.
Thursday: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 15 • Member Fee: Free
 

31. Presentation Casts for Trout – Phil Gay. Hands-on teaching to learn numerous casts to solve difficult presentations. Casts to be covered are reach, downstream, various curves, tuck, check, parachute and combinations of these. Equipment: Fly fishing outfit with yarn fly.
Thursday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $65
 

32. MCCI Examiners Continuing Education: The Path to Becoming a Good Examiner, Going Beyond the Checkbox – Eric Cook. This workshop is an exploration of the other aspects of MCCI examination beyond the evaluation of casting skills.
Thursday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Level: FFF certified instructor
Class Limit: 40 • Member Fee: $40

33. Video Casting Analysis with Your Smartphone – Macauley Lord. Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled.
 
 

34. Advanced Fly Casting – Bruce Richards. Advanced fly casting techniques, based on student needs. Loop control, distance, double hauling, slack line casts, etc. Student should be able to double haul Equipment: Rod/reel/line.
Thursday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 5 • Member Fee: $80
 
35. Learn From Your Loop – Bruce Williams, Todd Somsel. Learn to diagnose the cast by reading the shape of the loop. The loop is the result of the casting stroke. This class will explore how the stroke and other influences determine the loop shapes. Students need to be able to false cast comfortably and consistently. Equipment: Rod and brightly colored line.
Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $60

Casting On Water

36. Getting to the Next Level in Mastering Spey – Al Buhr. How to get your Spey casting to the next level. Learn the subtle moves that make leaps in casting performance. Students should have the ability to Spey cast.  Equipment: Spey outfit (a rod/line can be provided with advance notice, contact the FFF office).
Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 5 • Member Fee: $70

Tying

37. Weaving Hair Hackle: Tying Pott Hair Flies – Frank Johnson. Learn to weave the hair hackle used on the famous Pott flies such as the Sandy Mite and Lady Mite. The instructor will use the simple loom and weaving techniques that Franz Pott kept secret for so many years. Fun and simple! If you can tie your shoes, you can weave hair hackle. Instructor will provide all materials. Equipment: Tying tools, black 6/0 thread.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $50
Material Fee: $10
 

38. Fly Tying Tips and Tricks: 50 Years Under the Influence of a Vise – Michael T. Williams. This class is designed for beginning to intermediate flytiers who want to make quantum leaps in skill development. This is a total hands-on experience. Instructor demonstrates skill and then offers individual coaching to each student. Filled with high energy, enthusiasm and plenty of encouragement, this is a great class! All materials and hooks provided. Equipment: Vise, bobbin, thread, hair stacker, scissors.
Thursday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Level: Beginner/intermediate
Class Limit: 7 • Member Fee: $25
Material Fee: $5
 

39. Fly Tying 101 – Sherry Steele. In this hands-on class, you will learn the basics of fly tying or enjoy it as a refresher course. Instructor will cover tying tools plus materials and how to choose them. Tie several different flies for fishing Western lakes and rivers. Learn how to figure out how to tie your favorite flies and discover your tying creativity. Step-by-step instruction handouts included. Each student will receive a packet of tying materials. Equipment: All tools will be provided or students may bring their own tools if they wish.
Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Beginner/intermediate
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $30

Tying & Other
40. Creating Fly Displays – Gil Nyerges. The morning part of the class will be devoted to tying several patterns in preparation for displaying them using the special hooks student will create. The afternoon session will be used for the actual mounting of the flies tied in the morning. Instructions will be provided for completing the full 24-fly display as students complete their choice of flies to display. Students should have some tying experience. Matt display boards will be furnished, and a supply of special hooks will be on hand, as well as instructions regarding what kind of frame should be sought for their final step. Equipment: Basic tying tools (tools can be provided upon request).
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $60

On Water
41. Fishing Wet Flies and Flymphs for Trout – Bud Frasca. This workshop will focus on the beautiful westslope cutthroat trout. Learn the art of fishing both wet flies and flymphs (soft hackles) for these native fish while enjoying crystal clear water and beautiful scenery. Equipment: Waders; rod and reel; sunglasses; hat.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $90

Other
42. How to Be a Better Demonstration Tier – Jim Ferguson. This workshop is designed to help tiers be more effective teachers while demonstrating at expos, events and conclaves. Topics include suggestions on helping you communicate more effectively in verbal and non-verbal ways.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 30 • Member Fee: Free

43. Fishing Lines Explained – Lee Davison. Ever want to know the difference between a Spey line and a single hand one but been afraid to ask? How about double tapers, Scandi-heads, shooting, sinking, floating, extreme distance and everything in between? Lee Davison, master casting instructor and two-handed casting instructor, will explain the differences in single-hand lines and Spey lines and their applications. Bring your questions! All questions asked in the classroom will stay in the classroom. This information was requested by many of you at previous fairs. Equipment: None.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 20 • Member Fee: $35

44. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing – Carole Katz, Pat Damico, David Folkerts, Tamar P. Martin-Franklin, Warren Phillips. How to start a PHWFF program. Instructional strategies that address the needs of veterans with disabilities when casting, tying, rod building and fly fishing. With more than 125 programs in 43 states, Project Healing Waters is by far the largest organization teaching all aspects of fly fishing to disabled veterans and active duty personnel. Disabled veterans will be participating in the workshop.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 30 • Member Fee: Free

45. Fly Tying and Fly Casting: Line Handling for Veterans and/or Disabled – Ken Brunskill. Part one, fly tying with one hand. How to use and tie with the one-hand fly tying station (aka Evergreen Hand). Part two, fly casting and fishing skills with adaptive equipment for the veteran with disabilities (limited to the use of one upper limb). There will be a break between part one and part two. Equipment: Provided.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $20
Material Fee: $10

46. Fly Tying Instructor’s Workshop – Jim Ferguson. The fly tying instructors workshop is designed for people wanting to organize a fly tying workshop for the first time or for those wanting to improve what they have done in the past. Resources will be discussed and shared to help in designing and implementing a fly tying workshop.
Thursday: 9:30 to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 30 • Member Fee: Free

47. Simple Knots for Fly Fishers and Fly Fishing – Harley Reno. Attendees will experience tying many common and lesser-known knots used in fishing. Moreover, they will be shown when, where and how to use each knot and various combinations thereof. Equipment: Fingernail clippers.
Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 15 • Member Fee: $30

Non-Angling

48. Spokane’s Urban Redband Trout: Challenges and Opportunities – Bart Mihailovich, Rick Eichstaedt, Doug Pineo. Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled
 
 
49. An Introduction to Genealogy – Juanita McBride, Barbara Brazington, Dolly Webb. Eastern Washington Genealogical Society volunteers will help attendees get started discovering their ancestry using basic research combined with some of the more popular Internet sites. Bring names, dates and location (or as much as possible) for limited individual research assistance. Equipment: None.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 20 • Member Fee: $20
 
50. Wine Tour of Spokane – Chet Allison, Jo Ann Allison. Visit several wineries in the Spokane area with a luncheon at the Knipprath Cellars. First stop Robert Karl Cellars, (www.robertkarl.com) from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Second stop is Knipprath Cellars, (www.knipprath-cellars.com) from noon to 1 p.m., and the planned luncheon will take place here from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Our next stop will be Arbor Crest Wine Cellars (www.arborcrest.com) from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. From 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. visit Barrister Winery (www.barristerwinery.com), and the last stop will be Whitestone Vineyard & Winery (www.whitestonewinery.com) from 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Each winery is unique so go to their websites to see what an adventure this day will bring! Equipment: Comfortable clothing and shoes. Be prepared to pay a tasting fee; in most cases, it would be credited toward the purchase of a bottle of wine. Chet will be your chauffeur as he will not be tasting the wine!
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All (21 and up)
Class Limit: 10 • Member Fee: $30
Material Fee: $25
 

FRIDAY, JULY 13

 
Casting
51. 12 Most Common Casting Errors: Spotting and Fixing Them – Dave Barron, Scott Kessler. Fixing any casting flaw, yours or somebody else’s, requires spotting the underlying error and knowing what is causing it. This class will teach casting instructors to spot the most common casting errors, diagnose the causes and prescribe the cure. It will also teach you how to make those errors to use in casting demos. Equipment: Hat, sunglasses, water, and an 8- to 9-foot rod with a 5- to 7-weight forward line.
Friday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $65
 
52. Loop Dynamics for the Instructor – Soon Lee, Bruce Richards. This workshop is for instructors. Part one: the loop; the cast; understanding loop dynamics. Intermission. Part two: frequently asked questions Gammels’ essentials; essentials for tight loops; SLP does not exist? SLP–two active necessities; SLP–three passive essentials; “stopless” cast, What are creep and drag?, What are drift and slide?, Q&A.
Friday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Instructors
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $60
 
53. Learn The Most Elegant Skill in Fly Casting, the Double Haul – Les Rosenthal. Do you want to cast longer with less effort? Learn or improve the most classy skill in fly casting! This class will start with the basics and progress through the casting skills needed to double haul. You will learn how to continue to teach yourself to double haul better. Expect to be e-mailed a class outline before the class. For best results, you should be working on or be able to false cast, shoot line, and carry 40 feet with tight loops on the back and forward casts. Equipment: A 5- to 7-weight balance rod and a 5- to 7-weight forward floating line with a 5-foot leader with a 0X tippet setup.
Friday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $50
 
54. Casting Rendezvous – Chase Jablonski. Have a specific casting problem? Want to learn something new? Just want to cast with the experts? This is the place to go and play! Jim Valle and other FFF casting instructors will be casting throughout the day – having some fun and challenging each other – and are eager to meet and cast with you. Stop in – you just never know who might be throwing a line! New casters, want to give it a try? Come on, we’ll find a rod for you! Fill in your free time between workshops. Big problems, little problems? Bring ’em on! Open to all casters of all ages and levels, in the true spirit of the FFF. Equipment: Rod/reel/line/leader/yarn fly.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: Unlimited • Member Fee: Free
 
55. Double Haul: Add Distance, Smoothness and Loop Control – Floyd Dean, Janet Dean. In this workshop, learn to perfect your double haul and avoid the pitfalls. Eliminate creep, slack, bounce of the rod tip and that dreaded tailing loop. You will increase your distance, smoothness and loop control. You will be ready to go bone fishing! Students must be able to cast a decent loop and have at least a beginning concept of the double haul. Equipment: 5- to 8-weight fly rod with a 7.5-foot to 9-foot 4X leader. I will provide the practice fly with no hook.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $60
 
56. “Fear No Tree,” the Many Uses for a Roll Cast – Molly Semenik. Class will begin with a basic roll cast, progressing to a switch-type Spey cast. The many uses for a roll cast will be addressed. The instructor hopes to locate still water for this class. Equipment: Protective eye wear, 5- to 7-weight rod, shoes that can get wet.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $55
 
57. From Trout to the Tropics – Pete Greenan. A comprehensive prep course for trout fishers traveling to the tropics for exotic saltwater species. Includes insights on tackle, techniques and tactics. Students must have basic casting skills. Equipment: 8- or 9-weightt rod; those seeking tarpon should bring an 11- or 12-weight rod.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 2 • Member Fee: $20
 
58. The Double Haul from A to Z – Rhea Topping. Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled
 
59. Loops 101 – Steve Hollensed. Fly casting is all about the loop. Change those imperfect loops to loops of perfection through simple, easy, practical methods. Participants will learn the principles behind good loop formation and how to put those principles into effect. Bring your “not-so-beautiful” loops, leave with beautiful loops. Class is best suited to advanced beginners, who have some ability to form basic loops, up to lower lever advanced students who are having trouble with loop shape and size. Above all, this will be fun, interactive and useful. Equipment: 5- to 7-weight practice rods recommended, with weight-forward floating lines (preferably brightly colored), leaders, yarn flies and sunglasses.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 5 • Member Fee: $55
 
60. Backcast: The Key to the Forward Cast – Tim Lawson. The backcast is the setup for the forward cast. If you want to improve your loops, distance, accuracy and efficiency, come and learn the secrets of the backcast. Equipment: 5- to 7-weight rod/reel,floating line, 7.5-foot to 9-foot leader (1X) and yarn fly.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 10 • Member Fee: $50
 
61. Step by Step to Better Distance – Pat Peterman. This course is targeted to those who desire to improve their casting, specifically those who are self-taught or have taken a class or two and recognize that it is time to take another look to move forward. The class will break the casting stroke into its components, provide drills and tools to improve each part of the cast and then reassemble the parts to cast more efficiently. Bring a great disposition and a one-minute elevator speech telling us who you are and what you want from the class. Equipment: An 8- to 9-foot rod in a 5- to 8-weight with a weight forward dry line (or double taper); a 7.5- to 8-foot 2X or heavier tapered leader (save the 4-7X for the stream) with hook removed and yarn tied in; safety glasses and water.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Beginner/intermediate
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $50
 
62. Switch Rods: A Versatile Casting and Fishing Tool – Rick Williams, Mark Huber. A half-day, on-the-grass workshop that introduces casters to the switch rod. Class will cover the use of Spey, Scandinavian and Skagit lines with Spey and switch rods and demonstrate the versatility of the switch rod for a variety of fishing and casting situations. Simply change lines and alter two-hand casting techniques to suit the line choice and fishing situation. Equipment: Switch rods/reels/lines (extra switch rods/reels available).
Friday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 16 • Member Fee: $65
 
Casting On Water
63. Single-handed Spey for Fishing – David Diaz. Spey casting is not exclusively two-handed, nor does it require specialized tackle. Using conventional trout and bass tackle, participants in this class will learn Spey casting moves that will improve their fishing efficiency by placing the fly longer in the strike zone. Class conduct is exclusively a hands-on, practical one without technical terms. The goal of the class is to make these Spey moves fluid, irresistible and permanent. Fishing license is required because the class will be on the water. Equipment: Sunscreen, water, snacks, hats, sunglasses, waders and wading boots, 5- to 8-weight rods and lines with 8- to 9-foot leaders.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $65
 

64. Casts for Tight Quarters – Carl Zarelli. This class will focus on single-hand casts that can be used for differing environmental conditions, lack of backcast room, use of different types of lines and their applications.

If you have given up on tough conditions just because you thought it was too difficult to make a cast, you may want to attend this class. This class will combine unique single-hand casts and single-hand Spey casts. Equipment: Waders, 5- to 7-weight rod with weight forward lines, 8-foot leaders.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Advanced beginner/advanced
 Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $50
 
Tying
65. Tying Grant Style Flies – Todd Collins, James Flaherty. Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled. 
 
66. Tying Soft Hackle Flies – Mike Stewart.  Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled.
 
 
 
 
67. Introduction to Fly Tying – Jim Ferguson, Frank Johnson. This class will introduce the participant to entry-level fly tying. Jim will use handouts developed by the FFF Fly Tying Group members to teach participants to tie fishable flies and the techniques in their construction. Equipment: Basic fly tying equipment, vise, scissors, thread, bobbin (some loaner tools available).
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $45
Material Fee: $10
 
68. Lessons from Latitude 65: A Scholarly, Systematic Approach to Fly Tying Instruction – Scott Murdock, Shann Jones. This half-day workshop covers the genesis, development, delivery and the refinement of the University of Alaska (UA) fly tying instruction program from 2002 to present day. Participants will get to experience portions of this refined approach. UA’s basic, 12-hour, fly tying short course introduces students to the fundamental artistic skills of fly tying and provides participants with the necessary knowledge to make educated fly tying material selections. Scientific information on fish, habitat, entomology and freshwater ecology will be covered in the context of tying wet flies, nymphs, streamers and dry flies. Equipment: Fly tying tools, reading glasses or magnifying tools (a minimal number of tools available).
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 20 • Member Fee: $30
Material Fee: $10
 
69. Coq (Gallo) de Leon: History of The Feathers and Traditional Spanish Fly Patterns – Leslie Wrixon. This course will provide students with the history, conservation and description of these amazing feathers. Students will learn about and tie traditional Spanish patterns, many of which date to the 16th century, as well as modern patterns using the feathers of Gallo de Leon. Equipment: Vise, light and tying tools.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $60
Material Fee: $20
 
On Water
70. Let’s Go Fishing with a Spey Rod – Lee Davison. Lee will be taking you on the water and giving firsthand pointers on how to read the water and catch fish utilizing Spey techniques. This workshop will give you hints on approaching and casting/moving through a run, which casts to employ depending on the conditions, and what to do during hookup, playing and landing a fish. Equipment: Spey rod/reel/line, sunglasses or protective eyewear, sunscreen, waders and drinks (some limited Spey tackle available if instructor is notified in advance).
Friday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $75
 
71. Fish the Super Secret High Desert Spring Creek - Len Zickler. Join Len exploring a beautiful desert spring creek in the Channeled Scabland of eastern Washington. Home of the great Missoula floods! Anglers will learn techniques for fishing the springs creeks of the region. Len provides lunch, transportation and flies. Equipment: 4- to 6-weight rod, waders, boots, hat, vest, eye protection, water and a Washington fishing license.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 5 • Member Fee: $90
 
72. Steelhead Catching Techniques – Mac Huff. This workshop will present details about effective fishing with three common steelhead angling techniques: nymphing, greased line (side-profile) and swing. Look at using these techiques with single-hand and two-hand rods, and explore some of the strengths and weaknesses of each rod for each technique. This workshop should be beneficial to anyone who would like to catch more steelhead. Equipment: Single-hand or two-hand rod (any weight) with floating line and leader.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 20 • Member Fee: $40
 
Other
73. Antique Angler: Making the Antique Hook and Tying the First English Pattern (1651) – Darrel Martin, Sandra Martin. A simple, hands-on class on making blind hooks based on antique directions, including pointing, bearding, firing and tempering. Make horsehair snoods as the instructors explicate antique tying. Tie the first English pattern with tying directions dated from 1651. Students will exit with functional terminal tackle akin to that used in 17th century angling. The Martins offer a brief introduction on historic rod and line, along with handouts, both text and artwork, and all hook and tying materials. Equipment: Basic tying tools, vise (base mount is best), scissors, whip-finisher (long reach best, but not required), 3/0 thread/bobbin and ample curiosity.
Friday: 9 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $55
 
74. Do It Yourself Chile – Bill Keister, Dean Keister. The presenters have been to Coyhaique, Chile seven times. Learn about the area, the fish, recommended rivers, self-guiding, local guides, high-end lodge combinations, river access issues, language, flies, tackle, wind, transportation to and in Patagonia, and other lodging options. Their Power Point presentation is highly interactive and includes handouts so you can learn how to go on your own.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 20
Member Fee: $25
 
Non-Angling
75. Dutch Oven Cooking – Lew Evans. Learn how to cook a main dish and a dessert in a Dutch oven – in one day! You will also learn how to care for cast iron cookery. If you leave the class hungry, well, you know the rest!
Friday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $25
Material Fee: $10
 
76. Rafting on the Lower Spokane River – Nick Farline. Whitewater rafting on the Spokane River has never been easier or more fun. Three minutes from downtown Spokane, this river offers all the fun and excitement you can enjoy. It is filled with rapids, wildlife and scenery and guided by our professionally trained guides. Lunch is included in your excursion. Students should be prepared for any weather. The instructor will have dry bags to store cell phones and other valuables. Equipment: Sunscreen, swimsuit and water bottle.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 50 • Member Fee: $60
 

SATURDAY, JULY 14

 
Casting
77. Taking Your Spey Casting Talents to the Next Level – Lee Davison. Instruction to help you Spey cast farther, more accurately and in difficult situations. Lee will provide some Spey tackle for those not having their own, but this is limited and you must contact the FFF office, as he will need to be notified in advance. Equipment: Spey rod/reel/line, sunglasses or protective eyewear, and sunscreen.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $65
 
78. Casting Efficiency – Chase Jablonski. Effective casting is made with proper technique and power application, not strength. Learn techniques to cast farther, with more control and with less effort. Equipment: Eye protection, a trout rod with floating line, and a 0x 7- to 10-foot leader.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 15 • Member Fee: $40
 
79. Learn The Most Elegant Skill in Fly Casting, the Double Haul – Les Rosenthal. Do you want to cast longer with less effort? Learn or improve the most classy skill in fly casting! This class will start with the basics and progress through the casting skills needed to double haul. You will learn how to continue to teach yourself to double haul better. Expect to be e-mailed a class outline before the class. For best results, you should be working on or be able to false cast, shoot line, and carry 40 feet with tight loops on the back and forward casts. Equipment: A 5- to 7-weight balance rod and a 5- to 7-weight forward floating line with a 5-foot leader with a 0X tippet setup.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $50
 
80. Advanced Fly Casting Techniques – Don Simonson. Learn how to have good line control that will produce all types of fishing casts: aerial mends, casting under and around objects, and gaining more distance with minimal effort. Equipment: Rod/reel/line and leader.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $55
 
81. Modern Northwest Spey Casting: The Evolution of Efficiency – Brian Niska. The evolution of efficiency in the progression of modern Northwest Spey casting. Brian will teach you a casting style that will enable you to get the maximum performance out of your equipment with the least amount of effort. Learn how to tighten loops and increase line speed with natural movements that respect the inherent laws of flycasting. Suitable for Spey casters of all experience levels. Equipment: Spey setup, ideally a shooting head matched to rod of 12 feet to 13.5 feet, plus wading gear if a water venue is available. Some rods/reels/lines available.
Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 10 • Member Fee: $50
 
82. Step by Step to Better Distance – Pat Peterman. This course is targeted to those who desire to improve their casting, specifically those who are self-taught or have taken a class or two and recognize that it is time to take another look to move forward. The class will break the casting stroke into its components, provide drills and tools to improve each part of the cast and then reassemble the parts to cast more efficiently. Bring a great disposition and a one-minute elevator speech telling us who you are and what you want from the class. Equipment: An 8- to 9-foot rod in a 5- to 8-weight with a weight forward dry line (or double taper); a 7.5- to 8-foot 2X or heavier tapered leader (save the 4-7X for the stream) with hook removed and yarn tied in; safety glasses and water.
Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Beginner/intermediate
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $50
 
83. Casting in Wind Conditions – Don Simonson. Learn how to cast into a head wind, a tail wind and wind on your casting side. Equipment: Rod/reel/line and leader.
Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $55
 
Casting On Water
84. Spey Distance Casting and Efficient Use of the Rod – Greg Bencivenga. Utilizing the rod and leverage to maximise efficiency and other principles to improve casting. Equipment: Waders, boots, rod, reel and floating line.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $65
 
85. Two-hand Casts with a Single-handed Rod - Carl Zarelli. Some people feel that Spey casting can only be accomplished effectively with a double-handed rod. This is simply not true. Join Carl to learn how to perform these casts with a single-handed rod. These techniques will keep your line in the water longer and the wear and tear to your body to a minimum. This workshop is on the water Equipment: Waders, any weight-forward line and medium to fast action rod will.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Advanced beginner/advanced
Class Limit: 10 • Member Fee: $50
 
Tying
86. History, Tying and Fishing Soft Hackles – J.C. Childress. Learn about the history and origin of the soft hackle, and how to tie and teach soft hackle patterns, as well as techniques of the soft hackle. Equipment: Vise, tying tools and thread (black, brown, tan and olive), 8/0 preferred.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: All
Class Limit: 15 • Member Fee: $50
 
87. Introduction to Fly Tying for Women – Frank Johnson, Jim Ferguson. Ladies, ever want to try tying flies? Here’s your chance to give it a whirl. This fun, interactive opportunity only for women is sponsored by the Fly Tying Group (FTG) and led by two knowledgeable, talented instructors. They will teach not only the beginning steps and introduce you to fly tying but will open the door for you to start filling your own fly box. A printed handout of step-by-step instructions developed by the FFF/FTG will be used to help teach you how to tie the flies that catch fish. You will leave this class with a packet of material to complete at least one of each pattern, and the skills to continue exploring your tying experience. Equipment: Basic fly tying equipment (vise, scissors, thread, bobbin), although eequipment also available.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 10 • Member Fee: $45
 
88. Tying and Fishing with the Life Cycle of a Mayfly – Nate Brumley. Tie different stages of a mayfly (emerging, hatching, adult) and observe video on how to fish with these different stages in all seasons. Equipment: Vise, tying equipment (bodkin pick, scissors), black unithread 8'0.
Saturday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Level: Intermediate/advanced
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $50
Material Fee: $5
 
89. Survey of Woven Nymphs – Leslie Wrixon. This course will provide students with an introduction and hands-on learning for a variety of woven body techniques. Equipment: Vise, light and tying tools.
Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 8 • Member Fee: $50
Material Fee: $15
 
On Water
90. Steelhead Catching Techniques – Mac Huff. This workshop will present details about effective fishing with three common steelhead angling techniques: nymphing, greased line (side-profile) and swing. Look at using these techiques with single-hand and two-hand rods, and explore some of the strengths and weaknesses of each rod for each technique. This workshop should be beneficial to anyone who would like to catch more steelhead. Equipment: Single-hand or two-hand rod (any weight) with floating line and leader.
Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 20 • Member Fee: $40

Other
91. Streamside Examination of Stoneflies – David Nelson. Visit a local stream and examine the benthic fauna (bugs under rocks!), paying special attention to the stoneflies. Then discuss their life history, the part they play in the stream’s insect community and their relevance to fly fishers. Bring waders, if you like, but all specimens will be brought to the bank for study and photography. Equipment: Waders.
Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 12 • Member Fee: $35

92. Fly Tying and Fly Casting: Line Handling for Veterans and/or Disabled – Ken Brunskill. Part one, fly tying with one hand. How to use and tie with the one-hand fly tying station (aka Evergreen Hand). Part two, fly casting and fishing skills with adaptive equipment for the veteran with disabilities (limited to the use of one upper limb). There will be a break between part one and part two. Equipment: Provided.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $20
Material Fee: $10
 
Non-Angling
93. Spokane River Kayak Adventure – Len Zickler. Canoe and kayak this quiet stretch of the beautiful Spokane River. Enjoy the cultural and natural history of this stretch of the Spokane River. This stretch is like a lake. Kayaks, PFDs and lunch provided. Participants should know how to swim. Equipment: Appropriate attire for weather and on the water, sunscreen, hat, water.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 6 • Member Fee: $40
Material Fee: $30

94. Rafting on the Lower Spokane River – Nick Farline. Whitewater rafting on the Spokane River has never been easier or more fun. Three minutes from downtown Spokane, this river offers all the fun and excitement you can enjoy. It is filled with rapids, wildlife and scenery and guided by our professionally trained guides. Lunch is included in your excursion. Students should be prepared for any weather. The instructor will have dry bags to store cell phones and other valuables. Equipment: Sunscreen, swimsuit and water bottle.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Level: All
Class Limit: 50 • Member Fee: $60

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