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Fly fishing classes?
« on: February 13, 2018, 02:49:55 PM »
I'd like to learn how to fly fish. I don't have any prior experience or equipment. I live in a Seattle greater area. Do you have a recommendation for introductory classes?

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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2018, 02:54:01 PM »
Reds on the Yakima river. Check it out. Cool place

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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2018, 03:58:04 PM »
I know Reds is going to have a big free intro to fly fishing day in mid-April, would be good to check out.  I also know the shop in Issaquah teaches classes on a regular basis.

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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2018, 04:01:33 PM »
Any of the local shops usually offer classes.
Follow Red's on Facebook if you're on FB. They have all kinds of classes.
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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2018, 06:15:04 PM »
Check in with Michael Martin at the federal Way Sportsman's.   :tup:
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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2018, 09:07:16 PM »
I know Reds is going to have a big free intro to fly fishing day in mid-April, would be good to check out.  I also know the shop in Issaquah teaches classes on a regular basis.

Ohhh I'll keep an eye out for this. Thanks!

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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2018, 09:30:43 PM »
 You might check out Trophy Lake Golf & Casting. They have a class that teaches the basics plus you get to fish the lakes.

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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2018, 12:04:57 AM »

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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2018, 07:07:03 AM »
Wearing out your arm steelhead fishing, your eyes bonefishing or catching little trout?  Advice would vary with your goal.

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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2018, 08:47:48 AM »
I think the Seattle Fly Fishers offer casting lessons for real cheap. I took the 102 fly class from Reds and its was a good deal.

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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2018, 08:52:57 AM »
Keep an eye on Groupon for Dickson Fly Fishing. They used to offer a great deal on intro to fly fishing/casting classes.
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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2018, 11:05:50 AM »
Puget Sound Fly Company in Tacoma puts on classes...as well has a lot of knowledge on the local fisheries.

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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2018, 12:10:17 PM »
Keep an eye on Groupon for Dickson Fly Fishing. They used to offer a great deal on intro to fly fishing/casting classes.

I've fished with Mike Dickson.  He's a great guy, patient and knowledgeable.

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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2018, 01:41:09 PM »
Keep an eye on Groupon for Dickson Fly Fishing. They used to offer a great deal on intro to fly fishing/casting classes.

I've fished with Mike Dickson.  He's a great guy, patient and knowledgeable.

Is he Dennis' son?
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Re: Fly fishing classes?
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2018, 03:11:29 PM »
Yes Dennis son
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