YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED STUDENT IN THE 2024 LEARN TO FLY FISH PROGRAM TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE SESSIONS.
THIS TRAINING SESSION WILL BE IN THE EAST POND AT GGACC
This is the Level 1 Introduction to several important topics in preparation for your first LTFF fishout on the Upper McCloud.
Wading Safety--we will discuss both the proper gear, as well as techniques to keep you safe on the water.
Landing a Fish-- Oh no! I actually caught a fish! What do I do now? Our LTFF program is entirely based on "catch and release", and not only do we want to properly hook and land that fish, but we want to treat it such that we can release it back into the stream and survive.
Presentation-- A successful angler understands that "presenting" the fly imitation so it looks like real food to a fish is critical. You can have the best fly imitation in the world and if it is not properly presented to the fish, it won't matter. This takes some practice---we will introduce you to the basics and will return to this topic many times over the LTFF program.
This event was originally targeted to be held on moving water in the Bay Area, but we have not been able to find a satisfactory location, so we will do this instruction on the GGACC ponds. Given the change to daylight savings time, we can hold this class in the evening up until about 8pm
There will be two sessions--you need only attend one, whichever is most convenient for your schedule.
Group 1: 6:30 to 8pm on Tuesday evening April 16th
Group 2: 6:30pm to 8pm on Monday evening April 22nd.
We will be in the EAST POND (closest to the Polo Grounds) to stay clear of preparations for Spey O' Rama.
Bring your waders, wading staff, wading belt, as well as your rod rigged with a yarn fly. Please be set up and ready for the class to begin promptly at 6:30pm
For questions, contact:
Bruce Greenwood ltff.ggacc@gmail.com