Flyfishing in Colorado during the winter can truly be one of the most productive times of the year. If you are willing to brave the elements, you will often be rewarded with whole stretches of river to yourself and large fish.  However, fly fishing in the Winter can present some unique challenges.
Angler’s Covey guides, Robert Younghanz. Jon Klies and Paul Martinez will teach you the little known strategies for tackling fly fishing in winter conditions, as well help you learn a few tricks to make your experience on the river more pleasant and manageable.

Classroom lecture: 7:00-8:00 AM
Streamside class:   9:00-12:00 Noon
Cost: $90.00

2 different offerings Taught by Robert Younghanz a top Pro Guide and accomplished Entomologist

Introduction to Aquatic Entomology and Fly Patterns 1 day Classroom

A new lecture series on the basics of Aquatic Entomology.  This class will have a special emphasizes on the fundamentals of aquatic entomology and its direct relationship to proper fly selection. Learn how to connect the dots between local hatches, lifecycles and choosing the most productive patterns while fly fishing. This is great class to along with our Fly Tying series. This is a great precursor to Robert’s Advanced Lecture and Streamside Entomology Class which will be starting up again in spring 2012. 

Cost: $30
Location: Angler's Covey classroom 6-730pm
Dates: December 14th 2011 and January 18th 2012

Aquatic Entomology 2 day Classroom and Streamside Instruction
Lecture Part 1
Almost essential to mastering the sport of fly fishing for trout is a good working knowledge of aquatic insects. This class will help you understand the bug life in a stream as the key to catching more trout. This lecture focuses on the identification and life cycles of key aquatic trout foods found in Colorado's rivers and streams as well as in still water environments. A great follow-up to the lecture is the entomology streamside class.

Streamside Part 2
In this class you learn streamside techniques for collecting, identifying, preserving and curating aquatic insects which occur in both still and moving water environments. Although not required, we highly recommend that students take the Aquatic Entomology lecture before the streamside class.

Students will need to supply their own seine (available at Angler's Covey)

Class minimum 4 maximum none. Registration required.

Cost: $110 ($90 + $20 for Class Supplies)

Part 1 Location: Angler's Covey 6-9pm
Part 2 Location: Class will meet at the Pavilion on the river at Camp Alexander in Elevenmile Canyon 10am
Dates: Starting Spring 2012

This class is an in-depth (pun intended) workshop on the dynamics of fishing the immature stages of aquatic insects. The focus is on proper line control techniques. Other subjects covered include equipment, basic entomology, leader systems, reading water, visualizing fish, stream etiquette, and how to properly play and release fish. The class consists of a classroom session and a streamside session.

Class minimum 3 maximum 6. Registration required.

Cost: $90
Location/Times: Classroom 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Angler's Covey, Thursday
Streamside 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon in Elevenmile Canyon, Saturday
Dates: TBD

 The focus of this class is on refining techniques and line management skills when fishing dry flies. Topics to be covered include leader systems, basic entomology, trout tropisms, slack line casting, dead drift techniques, mending, and dry fly fishing strategies. The class consists of an evening classroom session and a streamside session.

Class minimum 3 maximum 6. Registration required.

Cost: $90
Location/Times: Classroom 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Angler's Covey, Monday
Streamside 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon in Elevenmile Canyon, Wednesday
Date: TBD

 

Streamer Fishing Class
Taught by Top Pro Guide Steve Gossage
In this class you learn classroom and streamside techniques to fly fishing with streamers from an expert.  It’s said that fishing streamers is how the majority of the really big fish are caught.  

Steve will be teaching tackle, patterns, rigging casting heavier lines and when and where to streamer fish.

Class minimum 3 maximum 6. Registration required.

Cost: $90
Pt 1 Location: Angler's Covey 6-8pm

Pt2 Location: Class will meet at a location to be determined by fishing and stream conditions. Meet at location at 8am
Dates: TBD

Hopper dropper Fishing Class
Taught by Top Pro Guide Chris Ramos
In this class you learn classroom and streamside techniques learn fly fishing with a dry dropper rig from an expert.  This is a highly effective and exciting way to fish if done right.

Chris will be teaching tackle, patterns, rigging and when,where and how to dry dropper fish.

Class minimum 3 maximum 6. Registration required.

Cost: $90
Pt 1 Location: Angler's Covey 6-8pm

Pt2 Location: Class will meet at a location to be determined by fishing and stream conditions. Meet at location at 8am
Dates: TBD