Steelheading Fly-Fishing 101 Classes
CRO's most popular class — years in the making and a proven game-changer for anglers at every level. Learn to rig, read water, and fish runs effectively, plus the why behind flows, temperatures, fly color, and river etiquette.
Description
Join Chagrin River Outfitters for this comprehensive introductory class on how to be a more successful steelhead angler right out of the gate. Consistently catching fish, especially Steelhead, does not happen by accident. The class is limited to 10 students.
What will you learn: We want to show you how to rig, how to read the water, how to fish a run, bucket, and slot effectively and efficiently. Learn the answers to why stream flows are so important, what's proper river etiquette, why does water temperature matter, is fly color important and more.
Who should attend: This is a class we have been doing for many years, and without a doubt it is a huge benefit to anglers of all skill levels.
Class timeline: We will be in the shop for about an hour and 25 minutes going over stream flows, gear, history of fishery, etc. After that we will head to Jackson Field for an on the water session from about 9:30-11:15. On the water we will learn how to read water, scout, set up our rig, choose flies, fish a run and more. We will return to the shop for a Q and A. You will need waders for this, but do not need to bring them into the shop for the morning session. Dress for weather, polarized glasses are recommended.
Location: Chagrin River Outfitters shop
Dates:
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September 19th
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September 26th
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October 10th
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October 11th
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October 17th
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $50