Mission Statement:
Western Rivers women’s programming encourages connection, provides mentorship and sparks curiosity for the cast focused angler and thoughtful flyfisher women.
After a very successful year, Western Women are excited to be expanding our offerings for the 2020 year. Along with the flagship Women’s Fly fishing 101 class, that will continue to offer fun, hands-on opportunities to learn the basics of fly fishing taught by women for women, we here at Western Rivers Flyfisher are hard at work creating new and exciting curriculum for further learning, and community building.
We are excited to offer the following classes with additional details below on each:
- Intro to Fly Fishing Western Women (101 Class)
- NEW Fly fish Tailgate (201 Class)
- NEW Casting Skills
- NEW So what’s fly fishing all about? (Pre-101 Class)
- NEW Women’s Entomology
The Line-Up for 2020:
Class: Intro to Fly Fishing Western Women (101 Class)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 6 anglers per class
Dates:
- March and May class dates possible based on interest
- July 17th-18th
- August 21st-22nd
- September 11th-12th
Fee: $200.00
Location: Western Rivers Flyfisher and a local river
Sign-Up: Call the shop at (801)-521-6424. Or stop by the shop!
* We require payment in full to reserve your spot
The flagship 101 class is a unique blend of classroom and on the water time that gives anglers a taste of the "game of fly fishing" with the Western River's focus on casting and ethics. In a small group we discuss the basics - giving folks a starting point, and a platform to begin their fly fishing journey. This class is an invitation into the Western Rivers family- giving folks the questions to ask in fly shops, the knowledge to find good water to fish, and the know-how to read the stream side ecology to make thoughtful choices on what to fish, and how to fish it. These classes are taught by Nicole Tomlin, a Western Rivers employee and Lynn Decker, a stream ecologist and multi-species fish hunter.
Lunch is provided, as well as gear if needed.
Taught by: Nicole and Lynn
Class: Fly fish Tailgate (201 Class)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Class Size: 6 anglers per "tailgate"
Dates:
- July 18th
- August 22nd
- September 12th
Fee: $30.00 per tailgate
Sign-Up: Call the shop at (801)-521-6424. Or stop by the shop!
* We require payment in full to reserve your spot
What now? Is a question we get a lot here at Western Rivers - because there is so much to know, to learn, and to pay attention to. It often seems the more you learn about fly fishing the more you realize you don’t know, so- Western Women is offering “next step” classes to help with the post 101 (intro) doldrums. By offering the 201 classes, Lynn and I hope to encourage more women to explore local waters, continue to improve their casting, and understanding of hatches, the fly and how to fish it. The tailgate will begin with a stream side chat, we will look for rising fish, and seine the river (collect samples) observing the hatch thoroughly - We will answer questions, and then encourage decision making and fishing!
Taught by: Nicole and Lynn
Level: Any ability
Location: TBD
Dates: May 21st
Fee: Free
Sign-Up: Call the shop at (801)-521-6424. Or stop by the shop!
Western Rivers Flyfisher believes in the magic of the cast. To be able to fish dry flies to a rising fish on a beautiful river is the skill set we wish to impart to our students, mentees, and friends. The cast takes time to understand, and patience to develop, so please join us for skill development and casting instruction. We will work through the levels prescribed by the FFI Casting Challenge: Bronze, Silver and Gold!
Hosted by: Nicole and Lynn
Class: So what’s fly fishing all about?
Dates: June 11th from 6-8pm
Level: Beginner
Fee: $25.00
Location: Western Rivers Flyfisher
Class Size: 10 anglers
Sign-Up: Call the shop at (801)-521-6424. Or stop by the shop!
* We require payment in full to reserve your spot
For those curious about fly fishing - join us for an evening discussion on what fly fishing is, and why folks are obsessed with it. We will talk about equipment, flies, river etiquette, and how to begin the journey into “the game”. Listen to stories about the trials and errors regarding fly fishing, and how we have learned to overcome obstacles and have fun while exploring the waters of the west.
Taught by: Nicole and Lynn
Level: Any ability
Dates/Times:
- June 12th from 6 to 8pm
- June 13th from 9 am to noon.
Fee: $25.00
Location: Western Rivers Flyfisher
Class Size: 15 anglers
Sign-Up: Call the shop at (801)-521-6424. Or stop by the shop!
* We require payment in full to reserve your spot
Join Steve Schmidt and Nicole for an in-depth look at what is happening below the surface on our local streams! Entomology is a crucial part of fly selection and fly fishing, and a lot of fun to learn. By understanding the nymphal and larval stage of some of our favorite hatches we can learn what fly patterns may be effective in fooling a fish or two. Picking the most likely fly, is a rewarding experience and helps build confidence and awareness of the river system and the habits of trout within those systems. We will spend an evening in the shop and then 3 hours on the river the following day for applied learning and on the river time.
Taught by: Steve and Nicole