Beginners Women's Fly Fishing Clinic -Session 1
Date: April 19th, 2026
Location: Davis, CA TBD
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Cost: $150 per person. Limited spaces — all equipment and instruction included
Overview: This two-hour hands-on clinic is designed for women who are new to fly fishing or who want a confident refresher on foundational skills. Session 1 focuses on getting you comfortable with your gear, mastering essential casting drills, and learning the basic knots you’ll use on the water.
What you’ll learn
Gear setup: Learn the components of a fly rod and reel, how to rig a line, attach a leader and tippet, and set up a fly. We’ll cover rod/reel balance, proper line management, and basic maintenance tips to keep your gear performing.
Casting drills: Practical, progressive drills to build a smooth, efficient cast. You’ll practice grip and stance, false casts, roll casts, and short- and medium-distance accuracy. Instruction emphasizes body mechanics, timing, and consistency to make casting easier and more repeatable on the water.
Basic knots: Step-by-step instruction on the knots every angler should know, including the improved clinch knot (or surgeon’s loop, depending on application), blood knot (or nail knot basics for leaders), and a reliable connection knot for attaching leader to tippet. Knots will be taught with clear, repeatable methods and time to practice until comfortable.
Who should attend
Total beginners who want a supportive, women-focused learning environment.
Anglers seeking to polish fundamental skills before moving to water-based sessions.
Anyone who prefers small-group instruction — spots are limited to ensure individual attention.
What’s included
Rods, reels, lines, leaders, and practice flies
Hands-on instruction from an experienced female instructor
All materials for knot practice and casting drills
What to bring
Comfortable
Sunglasses and a hat (recommended)
Water bottle
Registration and notes
Cost: $150 per person
Spaces are limited to maintain small-group coaching
All equipment and instruction included; simply arrive ready to learn
Reserve your spot early to ensure participation in this focused, practical introduction to fly fishing fundamentals.
Beginner Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic — Session 2
Date: May 17th, 2026
Location: Davis, CA TBD
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Cost: $150 per person. Limited spaces — all equipment and instruction included
Overview: This two-hour clinic builds on basic casting skills and focuses on refining techniques you'll use on the water. Session 2 emphasizes controlled casting, roll casting for tight spots, extending your line for longer casts, and a quick knot refresh. We’ll also cover bug identification and hatch matching so you can present flies more effectively.
What you’ll learn
Casting drills: Structured drills to improve timing, distance control, and accuracy. Repetition with instructor feedback to develop consistent casting mechanics.
Roll casting: How and when to use roll casts, practical drills to build confidence, and variations for different situations (e.g., under overhanging branches).
Extending line for longer casts: Techniques for controlled line pickup, false casting, and efficient energy transfer to reach greater distances without sacrificing accuracy.
Knot refresh: Hands-on review of essential knots (e.g., improved clinch, blood knot, surgeon’s knot) and troubleshooting common failures.
Bug & hatch review: Basic aquatic insect identification, reading hatch activity, and selecting flies that match common hatches to improve strike rates.
Who should attend
Women who have attended Session 1 or have basic casting experience and want to advance their skills.
Anglers seeking to polish fundamental skills before moving to water-based sessions.
Anyone who prefers small-group instruction — spots are limited to ensure individual attention.
What’s included
Rods, reels, lines, leaders, and practice flies
Hands-on instruction from an experienced female instructor
All materials for knot practice and casting drills
What to bring
Comfortable. clothing
Sunglasses and a hat (recommended)
Water bottle
Registration and notes
Cost: $150 per person
Spaces are limited to maintain small-group coaching
All equipment and instruction included; simply arrive ready to learn
Reserve your spot early to ensure participation in this focused, practical introduction to fly fishing fundamentals.
Beginner Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic — Session 3
Date: June 7th, 2026
Location: Davis, CA TBD
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Cost: $150 per person. Limited spaces — all equipment and instruction included
Overview: This two-hour clinic builds on basic casting skills and focuses on refining techniques you'll use on the water. Session 3 will refine casting technique, learn systematic approaches to locating fish in river environments, review water safety and stewardship, and gain practical hatch and bug identification strategies to match and present flies with confidence.
What you’ll learn
Line management fundamentals: roll casts, mend techniques.
Accuracy and distance: drills to improve target casting
Presentation refinement: controlled false casts
Troubleshooting common faults: addressing tailing loops, overcasting, timing errors, and inefficient wrist/elbow use.
Locating Fish on Rivers
Reading water: identifying seams, riffles, pools, tailouts, eddies, and lies where fish hold.
Current dynamics: understanding water speed, structure, and the feeding lanes trout and other species use.
Approach and presentation strategy: how to move, cast, and position to minimize disturbance and maximize hookup rates.
Using flies: indicator strategies, nymphing tracks, and dry/dropper placements.
Water Safety and Fly-Fishing Ethics
Personal safety: wading techniques, footwear selection, use of wading staffs, recognizing hazards ( holes, fast currents).
Buddy system, wading safety, and emergency procedures
Conservation-oriented practices: leave-no-trace basics, proper release techniques, handling fish with care, and respecting spawning areas.
Etiquette on crowded rivers: spacing, honoring anglers already fishing a run, and communication.
Legal considerations: adherence to local regulations, bag limits, and closed seasons.
Hatch and Bug Review
Key aquatic insect groups: mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, midges, and common emerger and spinner forms.
Tips on matching the hatch
Who should attend
Women who have attended Session 2 or have basic casting experience and want to advance their skills.
Anglers seeking to polish fundamental skills before moving to water-based sessions.
Anyone who prefers small-group instruction — spots are limited to ensure individual attention.
What’s included
Rods, reels, lines, leaders, and practice flies
Hands-on instruction from an experienced female instructor
All materials for knot practice and casting drills
What to bring
Comfortable. clothing
Sunglasses and a hat (recommended)
Water bottle
Registration and notes
Cost: $150 per person
Spaces are limited to maintain small-group coaching