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Welcome to Worshops for Thursday August 26

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  = Casting Workshops   = On Water Workshops
  = Tying Workshops   = Other Workshops

#31 - Teaching Beginners to Cast Perfect Loops Within One Hour
Date/Time: Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Instructor: Soon Lee
Description: In the first half of the workshop attendees learn the methodology of casting. In the second half the attendee teaches a student with supervision by the instructor. Attendee may bring along his/her own beginner student (spouse or child).
Equipment: 5-weight rod/line, 7.5- to 9-foot leader and no yarn.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Limits: 4
   
Member fee: $55

#32 - Intermediate Two-Handed Casting
Date/Time: Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon
Instructor: Lee Davison
Description: A class designed to take your casting to the next level. Focused to find and fix your faults or perfect and hone your current skills.
Equipment: Your favorite two-handed rod with reel and line, wading gear, water, sunscreen, sunglasses and enthusiasm.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Limits: 6
   
Member fee: $45

 

#33 - Casting Rendezvous
Date/Time: Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor:  
Description: 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. Bring your rod, line, leader and yarn fly. 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 Conclave.
Equipment: Rod, reel, line and leader, yarn fly.
Skill Level: All
Class Limits:  
   
Member fee: Free (sign up on-site at the show, donations appreciated)

 

#34 - Certified Casting Instructor – Performance
Date/Time: Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor:  
Description: This is the performance test 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: Included with prerequisite of workshop for written exam. Must have rod, maximum 9 feet, 7 weight; line, maximum 7-weight floating; leader, minimum 7.5 feet; yarn fly.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Limits: 16
   
Member fee: Included with CCI workshop and written exam (prerequisite)

 

#35 - Introduction to Fly Casting
Date/Time: Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon
Instructor: Bob Jacklin
Description: This basic workshop in fly casting is geared for the beginner as well as the intermediate angler. Jacklin believes that the rudiments and principles of all good fly casting are found in three basic fly casts: the roll cast, the pickup/laydown and the false cast. He will cover these three basic fly casts to teach the student line control and accuracy and will also explain theory and the principles of the casts used everyday in our fishing. This workshop will be a hands-on instructional session for learning and improving your fly casting skills. The advanced casts such as the double-haul and shooting line will also be covered. The emphasis on this class will be to improve everyone’s fly casting ability, thus building your fly casting confidence on stream.
Equipment: Rod, reel with line and leader. Bob will furnish the fly!
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: 10
   
Member fee: $55

 

#36 - Advanced Fly Casting
Date/Time: Thursday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Instructor: Bruce Richards
Description: Advanced casting techniques for distance, accuracy, control casts, etc. Students’ needs largely determine class content. Students MUST be able to double haul.
Equipment: Rod, reel and line
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Class Limits: CURRENTLY SOLD OUT (Updated 5/24/2010)
   
Member fee: $70

 

#37 - Intermediate Casting

Date/Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Instructor: John Van Dalen
Description: An interactive class to improve casting skills. Workshop includes casting physics, styles of casting and error analysis. We also will cover specialty casts.
Equipment: Rod and reel.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Limits: 8
   
Member fee: $45

 

#38 - Two-Handed Techniques for Single-Hand Casters
Date/Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Davison
Description: A class designed to teach single-handers the benefits of two-handed techniques. Focused to increase your casting vocabulary and fishing skills.
Equipment: Single-hand rod, reel and line (DT preferred), waders, water, sunscreen, sunglasses and enthusiasm.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Limits: 6
   
Member fee: $45

 

#39 - Practicing with a Purpose

Date/Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Chuck Easterling
Description: This workshop is designed to help you discover your point of failure and then develop effective casting routines and practice drills. This workshop will help you learn what to do when you “hit the wall” and how to get past those inevitable casting plateaus. Specific drills will be presented to help improve distance, accuracy and presentation casting.
Equipment: Practice outfit (rod, reel, line and leaders), sunglasses, hat.
Skill Level: Advanced
Class Limits: 8
   
Member fee: $55

 

#40 - Tips on Casting Tight Loops, Slack Line and Distance
Date/Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Soon Lee, Floyd Dean and Bill Higashi.
Description: Instructors will share their thoughts and experience on these mentioned topics.
Equipment: Trout rod/line.
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: 9
   
Member fee: $50

 

#41 - Intro to Spey Casting
Date/Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Rick Williams
Description: A half day on the water workshop that introduces the caster to the Spey rod. Class will cover the basics of Spey and two-handed casting including switch cast, single Spey, double Spey and snap-T.
Equipment: Spey rods, reels and lines. Traditional lines (50- to 65-foot heads) will work better than Skagit lines. Some extra rods/reels will be available as needed.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Limits: 6
   
Member fee: $50

 

#42 - Demonstration Tier’s Workshop
Date/Time: Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Instructor:

David Nelson

Description: The workshop is designed to help experienced demonstration tiers be better teachers of the art of fly tying. The format will be an open discussion featuring a panel of well-known demonstration tiers. All tiers who are demonstration tiers at conclave should attend, but the workshop is open to all tiers who want to learn how to communicate better with their audience. The results of prior workshops is available online at www.davidlnelson.md/FFF_FlyTyingGroup/DemonstrationTyingTips.htm.
Equipment:  
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: None
   
Member fee: Free

#43 - Tying George Grant Flies with Todd Collins
Date/Time: Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor:

Todd Collins

Description: This workshop’s objective is to explore and unlock the mystery of George Grant’s fly tying methods. The morning session will consist of a brief history of the woven hair hackle, selection and preparation of hair to be used. After a discussion of special tools and weaving setup, then students will weave their own hackles. After the lunch break we will discuss the methods and materials used to construct the hard-bodied nymph including brass pins and monofilament as fly tying materials. The remainder of the afternoon session will be spent making nymph bodies and attaching the hackles to complete the fly.
Equipment: Smooth jaw pliers, two-thread bobbins, two or more matching color spools of Danville 210 and 6/0 thread in orange, yellow, tan or light green, along with other basic tying tools. No pedestal vises, please. An extensive kit of tools and materials is provided for students to use and keep. Questions? Call 406-491-2464.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Class Limits: 10
   
Member fee: $60
Material Fee: $60

 

#44 - Tying and Fishing Soft Hackles
Date/Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor:

J.C. Childress

Description: We will be tying all soft hackles and learning about the history of the soft hackle. Students will learn how to fish the soft hackle while learning about the waters, with time for questions and answers.
Equipment: Vise, partridge hackle, wet fly hooks size 12 or 14. Other materials provided.
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: 6
   
Member fee: $60

 

THURSDAY - On-Water & Tying

 

#45 - Life Cycle of the Caddis
Date/Time: Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor:

Oscar Feliu

Description: Students will learn to tie each step of the metamorphosis of the caddisfly – four patterns – and will fish those flies in the afternoon session after a brief entomology session.
Equipment: Morning session; vise, scissors, bobbin, hackle pliers, whip finisher and bodkin. Afternoon session; rod and reel, waders, polarized sunglasses, water, hat, vest, etc., and Montana fishing license.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Limits: 12
   
Member fee: $75
Material Fee: $10

#46 - Czech Nymphing: Tying The Flies And Catching The Fish
Date/Time: Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor:

Leslie Wrixon and Misako Ishimura

Description: This all-day workshop involves a morning of learning in a classroom to tie Czech nymphs and an afternoon spent on water learning and practicing the angling techniques.
Equipment: Fly tying kit, 5-weight rod with floating line, waders and other fishing necessities.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Limits: 8
   
Member fee: $75
Material Fee: $15

 

THURSDAY - ON-WATER

#47 - How to Read and Fish a River
Date/Time: Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon
Instructor: Arrick Swanson
Description: We will start with two basics by screening the river for insects. Emphasis will be placed on paying attention to the environment and river as to fishing methods. Then we will pick the right flies and fishing techniques.
Equipment: Waders, rod/reel, leaders, tippet, terminal tackle, hat, sunglasses, Montana fishing license, water.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Limits: 6
   
Member fee: $80

#48 - Dry Fly Frame of Mind
Date/Time: Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Kustich
Description: This on-stream workshop will consist of casting techniques, reading water, and understanding the day and time of year to enhance the dry fly approach. A general approach to broaden the dry fly experience.
Equipment: Fishing gear, flies, Montana fishing license, outerwear, hat, sunglasses, water.
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: 6
   
Member fee: $80

 

#49 - Small Stream Terrestrial Fishing
Date/Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Dick Greene
Description: On-water (to be determined but most likely Gallatin, Fan Creek or Taylor Fork) class covers fly selection and tactics.
Equipment: Rod, reel, waders, flies, sunglasses and hat.
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: CURRENTLY SOLD OUT (Updated 5/24/2010)
   
Member fee: $80

 

#50 - An Evening of Fly Fishing with Craig Mathews of Blue Ribbon Flies
Date/Time: Thursday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Instructor: Craig Mathews
Description: Craig will take you to his favorite spots to fish and will cover evening fishing techniques and tips.
Equipment: Montana fishing license, 4- to 6-weight fly rod with reel, vest with tools and flies, waders, hat, sunglasses, water.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Limits: CURRENTLY SOLD OUT (Updated 5/24/2010)
   
Member fee: $100

 

THURSDAY - OTHER WORKSHOPS

#51 - FFF Leadership Workshop
Date/Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Instructor: Philip Greenlee, Jim Schramm and Judy Snyder.
Description: A workshop for clubs and councils to learn how to organize and manage their financial reports including the 990 forms for charter clubs and the required bylaws.
Equipment: Notebook and pen.
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: 30
   
Member fee: Free

 

#52 - The Antique Angler
Date/Time: Thursday: 8 a.m. to Noon.
Instructor: Darrel Martin
Description: This hands-on workshop returns us to our angling past. Students will make a furled leader, a functional blind-eye hook and an early fly pattern based on the antique text. It offers information on early fly fishing: gut and horsehair lines, the loop rod, explicating the antique text, the history of fly fishing and other historic topics. Students exit with fishable, “antique” terminal tackle. Here is a workshop for the curious and the creative.
Equipment: Vise, tying tools and curiosity!
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: 10
   
Member fee: $50

 

 

#53 - Birds of Prey
Date/Time: Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Instructor: John Heine of Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
Description: This one-hour workshop will feature birds of prey from the center. Guaranteed to be an interesting and impressive hour of learning about the skills and specialties of these great hunters.
Equipment:  
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: 40
   
Member fee: Free

#54 - Treads on Tracks – Freeheel and Wheel
Date/Time: Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon
Instructor:  
Description: Departure is from Freeheel and Wheel at 10 a.m. This morning ride will explore one of the many trails around West Yellowstone. You’ll return refreshed and energized, though perhaps a bit tuckered.
Equipment: Bikes, water and snacks. Freeheel and Wheel has rentals as does Yellowstone Bicycles, both in town.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Class Limits: 20
   
Member fee: $20

 

#55 - Getting It Right: Restoring Nature’s Way to Yellowstone National Park
Date/Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ranger Bob Hamilton
Description: Presentation by Yellowstone Park ranger on the wildlife management challenges and opportunities in Yellowstone National Park.
Equipment:  
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: 50
   
Member fee: $10

 

#56 - Stylin’ Stones - A Custom Jewelry Workshop
Date/Time: Thursday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Kitty Lee Weary
Description: This three-hour workshop will walk participants step-by-step through wrapping a stone into a pendant, in their own unique way. At the end of the class, they will take their creation home with them. Supplies and materials will be provided with the materials for the class.
Equipment:  
Skill Level: All
Class Limits: 15
   
Member fee: $20
Materials fee: $30

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

 
 

Please contact the FFF Headquarter's Office with any questions:
Jessica Atherton 406-222-9369 ext 107
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