DSC00044Casting and tying will once again help guide you through the winter doldrums until warm weather fishing returns to the region. Classes make perfect gifts for those who wish to improve their skills in fly fishing. Take a look at the winter 2010 schedule and see what fits for you and yours.

FLY CASTING

Eden Prairie

Once again Gray Goat will teach fly casting at the Prairie Dome in Eden Prairie. This is our 9th year of teaching in this beautiful heated indoor facility. Over the years we have developed methods to work with all levels of casters at the same time under the same roof. If you are a beginner who aspires to better understand the basic dynamics of fly casting or a proficient caster looking for help improving distance and accuracy, this is the place. Speaking as a guide, casting is one aspect of fly fishing where all fly anglers can use improvement. Few who fly fish spend any time actually practicing one of the most critical skills responsible for improving over all angling success.  Our schools are about YOU and your improvement, and we will never forget that! This year there will be 2 (two) sessions each containing 5 (five) one hour classes. The cost for each session is $110.00US. Don’t Miss Out!
Session #1: Friday- January 15, 22, 29, February 5,12     Time: 9pm-10pm #26650
Session #2: Friday- February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19       Time: 9pm-10pm #26651
For Registration and Payment: contact Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Dept. at 952-949-8470 and ask for #26650 or #26651 depending upon which session you wish to attend. For more info or to sign up on line, here is the link. http://parksandrec.edenprairie.org/Activities/

FLY TYING

Eden Prairie

For an interesting twist this year I will be holding tying classes on the same night as casting classes in Eden Prairie. Tying classes will be held at the Staring Lake Nature Center and will include both Beginners and Intermediate classes. Tying class will begin at 6PM and run to 7:30PM leaving time for dinner before the casting sessions start at 9PM. Tell your spouse or a friend and join me on Friday evenings during the winter for some fly fishing fun. The fly tying will have 2 (two) sessions, one beginners and one intermediate. Each session will be 4(four) classes and cost $65.00US.
Session #1 Beginners: Friday- January 15, 22, 29, February 5    Time:6pm-7:30pm    #26656
Session #2 Intermediate: Friday- February 19, 26, March 5, 12    Time:6pm-7:30pm    #26657
For Registration and Payment: contact Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Dept. at 952-949-8470 and ask for #26656 or #26657 depending upon which session you wish to attend. For more info or to sign up on line, here is the link. http://parksandrec.edenprairie.org/Activities

River Falls, Wisconsin

Once again we will be holding fly tying classes at Kinni Creek Lodge and Outfitters. Located at 545 N Main St. and situated right on the banks of the upper Kinni, this full service B&B, kayak rental and destination fly shop is a perfect setting to begin your fly tying journey this winter as well as explore the Kinni and all its wonders this spring, summer and fall. Check out what year round adventures await you at    www.kinnicreek.com

BEGINNERS CLASS: All tools and materials provided, cost $65.00

Class I- Thursday     January 7, 14, 21, 28   Time: 7PM to 8:30PM
Class 2- Thursday    February 4, 11, 18, 25   Time: 7PM to 8:30PM

INTERMEDIATE CLASS: All tools and materials provided, cost $65.00

Class I- Thursday     March 4, 11, 18, 25   Time: 7PM to 8:30PM

Register using the contact page on this site to send me an email.

Prescott, Wisconsin

Fly tying will be held through Prescott Community Education this year. Classes will run from 6 to 7:30PM on Tuesday evenings and will be held at one of the local schools. Specific location details to come. The city of Prescott is located at the confluence of the St.Croix and Mississippi.

Learn To Tie Flies (beginners) All tools and materials provided, cost $65.00 Tuesday February 2, 9, 16, 23  Time: 6PM to 7:30PM

Intermediate Fly Tying All tools and materials provided, cost $65.00

This is the next progression in fly tying classes from beginner.

Tuesday March 2, 9, 23, 30  Time: 6PM to 7:30PM

For More info and to sign up contact:

Penny Peterson Prescott Community Education Director
1220 St. Croix St. Prescott, WI 54021
Phone:  715-262-4676