Fly Fishing Lakes Class 2015 - Portland Area Fly Fishing!

Learn what it takes to catch trout in lakes with this one day well rounded, 8 hour, fly fishing school brought to you by Water Time Outfitters and Royal Treatment Fly shop.  Get started in fly fishing the right way and learn from our pro’s.  Our first segment of the class is held in the classroom at Royal Treatment Fly shop in West Linn, OR.  From there we go get a line wet on a private lake with healthy  populations of Rainbow trout.  Get started fly fishing the right way or just advance your skills on some trophy trout waters.   Come join the fun! 

What’s Included:

•             Beginners approach to fly fishing session- knots, terminology, rigging etc…

•             Fly casting lesson- learn the basics of fly casting- overhead, roll cast, roll cast pickup, presentation               casts and more

•             Lake fly fishing techniques- dry fly, emerger, streamer and midge techniques

•             Lake entomology lesson- learn what trout eat in lakes

•             Guided fly fishing on a private lake

•             V-Boats and kick fins

Bring your lucky fishing hat, a lunch and your camera you just might catch some memories!

Our guarantee:  We will work hard so you can learn as much as possible in this class on the great sport of fly fishing lakes.  We will do our best to see that everyone catches fish and has an enjoyable day.  Space is limited reserve your spot today!  Fee is only $130.00  Call 503-704-6449 to reserve your spot today! Classes in May and June 2015  Email:  Lake Fly Class Info

Fly Fishing Classes 2015 Schedule

If you want to advance your skills and get more effective on the water in 2015 Water Time Outfitters team of expert instructors has a great line-up of classes schools and seminars to help you make the most of your time on the water.  Here is our 2015 calendar of upcoming events.  We'd love to help you!  Come join us!

Beginning Fly Fishing Class – Clackamas River  $75     (Click here for more details)

Jun 27

Jun 30

July 11

Aug 19

Aug 22

Sept 26

Beginning Fly Fishing Lakes Class $130   (Click here for more details)

April 18

May 23

Jun 13

Beginning Fly Fishing Class – Deschutes River  $140   (Click here for more details)

May 27 6-8 pm in shop & May 30 on water

Jun 10   6-8 pm in shop & Jun 13 on water

Jul 15    6-8 pm in shop & Jul 17 & or 18 on water

Aug 5    6-8pm in shop & Aug 8 on water

Sept 16 6-8pm in shop & Sept 18 & or 19 on water

Winter Steelhead Workshop – Clackamas River     (Click here for more details)

Jan 24

April 4th

Winter Steelhead Tune-Up  $40   (Click here for more details)

Dec 13, 2014

Jan 10

Feb 21

Mar 21

Fly Fishing Lakes Tour – details and fees to be determined

May 4-8

Seminars:

Royal Treatment Fly Shop- Winter Steelhead - The Missing Peices

Dec 13, 2014  10-11:30  FREE!

Jan 10

Feb 21

Mar 21

Royal Treatment Fly Shop - Trout Seminars

April 11- Rob Crandall

April 25- Marc Williamson  (Seminar and Fly Tying) 

May 2 Gil Muhleman

Portland Sportsman's Show- Steelhead River and Fly Fishing Theater

Feb 4-8  Rob Crandall

Water Time Outfitters is an Oregon based company offering guided fly fishing trips, classes and workshops on some of Oregon's finest waters.  See more about our company at:  www.watertimeoutfitters.com 

Beginning Fly Fishing Class - Deschutes River Oregon

Start your fly fishing right with good fundamentals and fun!  This introduction to fly fishing on the famous Deschutes River is a great course for the beginner, a gift, or fun for the whole family.  This special class is taught by pro guide and magazine editor Rob Crandall. 

This two part class first covers the basics in the classroom at Royal Treatment Fly shop. The second session is on the Deschutes River near Maupin.  The Deschutes is Oregon’s premier blue ribbon trout river.  Here we cover how to rig, fly casting lesson, on water bug study-what do fish eat, fly fishing techniques and on water fishing for trout.  A get started class information packet is included.

This class covers: Fly fishing terminology, Fly fishing knots, Proper rigging, Equipment,

Fly selection, Fly casting, Entomology, and On Water Fishing instruction.  For this 8 hour course rods and reels are provided if needed or bring your own.  Bring your waders, boots, fishing license, polarized glasses, lucky fishing hat and lunch.

May 1, classroom session 6-8pm

May 3 on the Deschutes River

Sign up now only a few spots left!  Call Rob Crandall at 503-704-6449

See more about us at: www.watertimeoutfitters.com 

or  www.royaltreatmentflyfishing.com 

Lake Fly Fishing Class- May 2013

Want to get started fly fishing lakes or just learn to fly fish?  This is a great class to get going and learn in a fun and informative atmosphere.  This is a two part class that gives you the tools you need to get a good start on fly fishing lakes.

Part 1 is held at a fly shop classroom covering the basics.  Knot tying, rigging, fly selection, lake discussion and gear are covered here.  2 hour session.

Part 2 is held on a private ranch near Tyghe Valley, OR. (approximately 1:45 minutes from Portland). These fertile lakes host an excellent population of rainbow trout.  Food sources are prolific and range from midges, callibaetis, damsel and leeches. Trout are often caught up to 16-18" with some up to 10lbs in these lakes.  Here we cover fly casting starting with square one or building on your current skills.  We cover fishing techniques and strategies, provide a hot lunch and spend the day on the water.

Bring your lucky fishing hat a camera and makes some fly fishing memories in our fly fishing lakes class.

Call to save your spot today:  503-704-6449  See more fishing opportunities at: www.watertimeoutfitters.com

Steelhead Boot Camp Success!

Our annual Steelhead Boot Camp was a success this September.  Our group of  anglers from all over the NW did well learning the ropes of steelhead fly fishing.  We covered spey casting, fishing stategies, reading water, fly selection, knot tying, rigging, approaching the run and much more.  All in all we had a great time and learned why we say the "tug is the drug".   If you to learn the "why" of what we do to catch steelhead enroll in the Steelhead Boot Camp with Water Time Outfitters.  We offer both summer and winter steelhead classes.  Find more info at: www.watertimeoutfitters.com

 

 

Thanks to all who participated you guys were great!

 

Instructors for this class were Rob Crandall, Gil Muhleman and Josh Bradley support staff Marty Smith. 

 

 

Second fish of the trip for Steve!

 

First Steelhead in 20 years for this student! 

 

Deschutes River Steelhead "Boot Camp" September 2012

This course is the “Boot Camp” of Steelhead fly fishing. Get started fly fishing for steelhead on one of the best rivers in the country! The Deschutes River is famous for quality steelhead fishing and this course is timed for prime time fishing. Learn fly casting, techniques, tricks, fly selection, reading water, fly tying and much more.

This fishing adventure covers it all. Rods, reels and lines are available for you. We’ll have over 20 fly lines for you to fine tune your set up or use ours! Family style meals are prepared in our full camp kitchen-you won’t leave hungry. All meals supplied starting with lunch day 1 through lunch the last day. Comfortable camps are set right on good steelhead water. Large 14'x 14" canvas tents with ample height to easily stand are fitted with the most comfortable cots and river pads available.

This action packed adventure is led by Rob Crandall – editor of Flyfishing & Tying Journal magazine and owner of Water Time Outfitters a veteran guide of 20 years. Plus a professional staff of full time fishing guides like Gil Muhleman and Marty Smith will help you make the most of your water time. In between fishing, casting lessons and meals; try your hand at tying flies for steelhead. Sign up now to join in the fun!

Boot Camp timing is perfect for hooking steelhead on the swung fly with a floating line. This is the most exciting way to catch a steelhead! Float the beautiful Deschutes river canyon in drift boats rowed by knowledgeable guides and teachers who know every nook, cranny and secret spot on the river. *Special rate is based on 3 anglers per boat.

Deschutes River Steelhead Boot Camp $899

Sept 17, 18, 19

Limited to 9 anglers –spots fill fast, reserve your spot today.

Call 503-704-6449

Fly fish for the West’s best fish- Steelhead!

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