Classes & Lessons
Classes & Lessons Teaching the art of fly fishing & fly tying has become a cornerstone of the Patient Angler. We welcome the potential angler to explore the world of fly fishing with instructional programs designed specifically for the beginner. We offer programs that include one-on-one instruction, and small groups. In our instructional programs we emphasize and focus on casting. The physical act of moving fly line with a rod while maintaining accuracy and control is the key to successful fly fishing.. Figuring out where to go to fish, what the rising fish are eating and what fly to use is the fun part that will be a life long learning processes. The staff at the Patient Angler would be glad to help you with everything including " the fun part."
Fly Fishing 101
We start with the basic of how to put together and care for your equipment. Then we teach you a drill that encompasses all the aspects of the over hand cast that you can practice on your own in the backyard or local park. The practice drill includes creating a good loop, lengthening line, changing direction and presentation. Then we move to the water and teach the basics of roll casting on both sides of your body and line managment skills. A discussion on how to read the water, the bug life and how the trout see them as food source and a demonstration of dry fly and nymphing techniques. Then we finish up back at the shop by teaching you about the lines, leaders and the basic knots you need to know to tie it all together. Lessons take about 2 hours. Cost $75.00
You could take a lesson in the morning, rent the gear for the day and we’ll show you a few patterns to pickup. The staff will give you a map to the best waters to fish and you can go practice your skills on some local waters.
If your already into fly fishing and can’t get rid of that nasty tailing loop, want to learn how to double haul or just want to sharpen your skills, we have the knowledge and experience to help you.
Fly Fishing Schools
We also offer full day fly fishing schools. Learn to fly fish in a very productive private water setting in the beautiful high desert. A full day of fly fishing instruction starting with the intro to fly casting class. After learning how to cast a fly and some basic fishing techniques, we move onto the water to apply your new found skills. After working with you on techniques and catching and releasing a few fish, we take a relaxing lunch break on the deck of the cabin and reflect on the ones you caught…and the ones your planning to catch after lunch. When everybody is fed and rested, it’s back out on the lakes for an afternoon of learning to fly fish for trophy trout. You can bring your own equipment or we can completely outfit you for the day. Call for cost.
Spey Casting
Learn to cast a two handed Spey rod with The Patient Angler. The Spey cast is the fastest growing technique being used to catch Steelhead and Salmon in our Northwest Rivers. The on the water instruction covers the equipment used, including Rods, Reels, Lines & Leaders. The casting techniques for the Single Spey, Circle Spey and Double Spey casts will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced. Fishing applications will be discussed in regards to choice of casts based on wind and water conditions. Equipment will be provided and there are a limited number of students for each class. $100.00 Call The Patient Angler to sign-up. (541) 389-6208
Fly Tying
Learn how to tie flies in a small class environment. The classes are held at the Patient Angler Fly Shop and covers the most common patterns used in fly fishing. The emphasis of the 101 classes is to teach basic fly tying techniques, how to use the tools of the trade, how to read recipes and picking quality materials for fly patterns. We not only teach how to tie each new pattern, but we also discuss how and where you would fish it. All materials for the classes will be provided, but you must have your own vise and tools. If you don’t have the vise and tools needed, we can help you get set up before the first class.
Cost is $75.00 for the 4 week class.
Fly Fishing 101
We start with the basic of how to put together and care for your equipment. Then we teach you a drill that encompasses all the aspects of the over hand cast that you can practice on your own in the backyard or local park. The practice drill includes creating a good loop, lengthening line, changing direction and presentation. Then we move to the water and teach the basics of roll casting on both sides of your body and line managment skills. A discussion on how to read the water, the bug life and how the trout see them as food source and a demonstration of dry fly and nymphing techniques. Then we finish up back at the shop by teaching you about the lines, leaders and the basic knots you need to know to tie it all together. Lessons take about 2 hours. Cost $75.00
You could take a lesson in the morning, rent the gear for the day and we’ll show you a few patterns to pickup. The staff will give you a map to the best waters to fish and you can go practice your skills on some local waters.
If your already into fly fishing and can’t get rid of that nasty tailing loop, want to learn how to double haul or just want to sharpen your skills, we have the knowledge and experience to help you.
Fly Fishing Schools
We also offer full day fly fishing schools. Learn to fly fish in a very productive private water setting in the beautiful high desert. A full day of fly fishing instruction starting with the intro to fly casting class. After learning how to cast a fly and some basic fishing techniques, we move onto the water to apply your new found skills. After working with you on techniques and catching and releasing a few fish, we take a relaxing lunch break on the deck of the cabin and reflect on the ones you caught…and the ones your planning to catch after lunch. When everybody is fed and rested, it’s back out on the lakes for an afternoon of learning to fly fish for trophy trout. You can bring your own equipment or we can completely outfit you for the day. Call for cost.
Spey Casting
Learn to cast a two handed Spey rod with The Patient Angler. The Spey cast is the fastest growing technique being used to catch Steelhead and Salmon in our Northwest Rivers. The on the water instruction covers the equipment used, including Rods, Reels, Lines & Leaders. The casting techniques for the Single Spey, Circle Spey and Double Spey casts will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced. Fishing applications will be discussed in regards to choice of casts based on wind and water conditions. Equipment will be provided and there are a limited number of students for each class. $100.00 Call The Patient Angler to sign-up. (541) 389-6208
Fly Tying
Learn how to tie flies in a small class environment. The classes are held at the Patient Angler Fly Shop and covers the most common patterns used in fly fishing. The emphasis of the 101 classes is to teach basic fly tying techniques, how to use the tools of the trade, how to read recipes and picking quality materials for fly patterns. We not only teach how to tie each new pattern, but we also discuss how and where you would fish it. All materials for the classes will be provided, but you must have your own vise and tools. If you don’t have the vise and tools needed, we can help you get set up before the first class.
Cost is $75.00 for the 4 week class.
.png){kind=small}
What's Happenin'
We started a new Blog page. We will be updating our blog regularly. Take a look.
Check out our new video "Redfish on the fly in South Carolina" on our video page.
If your looking for steelhead, the John Day has still been kicking out a few fish when the water levels have been good.
A few good reports have come in for steelhead on the Hood River, as well as the Sandy River near Portland.
The Crooked River has been fishing very well with BWO's and small Beatis nymphs.
The Fall River has also been very good fishing with BWO's and Midge Patterns. Remember to fish above the Fall River Falls.
Read our current fishing reports
We started a new Blog page. We will be updating our blog regularly. Take a look.
Check out our new video "Redfish on the fly in South Carolina" on our video page.
If your looking for steelhead, the John Day has still been kicking out a few fish when the water levels have been good.
A few good reports have come in for steelhead on the Hood River, as well as the Sandy River near Portland.
The Crooked River has been fishing very well with BWO's and small Beatis nymphs.
The Fall River has also been very good fishing with BWO's and Midge Patterns. Remember to fish above the Fall River Falls.
Read our current fishing reports
