Sunday, January 31, 1pm
An Introduction to Fly Fishing and Tying
Spend an hour or so learning: How You can enjoy the sport of fly fishing; how this style of fishing differs from spin or bait casting. Bring your questions.
Find out how much fun fly fishing really is. We will explain how our classes operate and why we scedule them as we do. Advance registration is appreciates. It's free!
February 21, 23 and 28
Fly Tying for Beginners
Designed for those who have never tied a fly, but have been intrigued by the process and the knowledge obtained about the critters you, as a tyer and fisher, will be simulating. You (the 
student) will have to bring your own tools and thread, but we will teach you how to use them. We supply the materials.
Begin with the most simple fly ever tied, and progress from there. Each fly will be a lesson in either new material or new methods of tying - in some cases, both. All patterns are proven fish catchers.
The class consists of three, three hour sessions: Sunday, February 21, 12:30 to 3:30 pm; Tuesday, February 23, 6-9pm; and Sunday, February 28, 12:30-3:30 pm. The cost to Riveredge members is $45, Non-Members $55. Pre-registration is required. Call 262-375-2715. Class is limited to six individuals so we can give you the best, nearly personal, instruction we can.
March 14, 16 and 21
Fly Tying, The Next Step
If you have taken the beginners class and liked it, you will want to take this one. (Not everyone has found that they like or are adaptable to tying flies.) Or, if you missed this class last year, or have been tying a while but still have questions, you too will want to take this class.
You will tie poppers, nymphs, and dry flies. You will learn different ways to weight flies so you do not have to use the dreaded split shot on your leader. And, as he has done in the past, a special friend comes by on the last class to show you how to tie the "little flies -20/24's." This alone is worth the price of admission.
Again, there are three sessions, for a total of nine hours of class time. Again we supply the material, you bring your tools.
The class consists of three, three hour sessions: Sunday, March 14, 12:30 to 3:30 pm; Tuesday, March 16, 6-9pm; and Sunday, March 21, 12:30-3:30 pm. The cost to Riveredge members is $45, Non-Members $55. Pre-registration is required. Call 262-375-2715. Class is limited to six individuals so we can give you the best, nearly personal, instruction possible.
Sunday, April 25, 12:30-3:30pm
Knothing But Knots
The weakest link between you and the fish on the end of your tippet are the knots you tie. We begin with attaching the backing to the arbor, then attach the line to the backing.
Discover two methods of attaching the leader to the line, and knots used to replace your tippet.
There are many knots used to attach your fly to the tippet. Learn when to use which.
Jerry's method of teaching begins with oversized material so you understand how the knot is made, then tie with the real stuff. All material is supplied. Class size limited to six. Pre-registration required. Call 262-375-2715. Class time: Sunday, April 25, 12:30 - 3:30 pm. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members.
Sunday, May 23, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Fly Fishing for Beginners
Designed for anyone who has an interest in fly fishing but has never tried it because it has been considered too difficult. Find out that this is not true. Learn about the equipment you will need to get started, the lures, and two basic casts. We supply everything. All you need is an interest in fishing and time to spend an afternoon of fun while learning.
Class time: 12:30-3:30 pm. The cost to Riveredge members is $25, Non-Members $30. Pre-registration is required. Call 262-375-2715. Class is limited to 12 individuals.
Sunday, July 11, 12:30-3:30 pm
Fly Fishing for Intermediates
Who qualifies for this class? Those who have their own equipment and have done some fly fishing, and now want to learn how to imporve casts, presentations, knots and lure selections.
We will discuss some advanced techniques, but the main empasis is on what you, the individual student, bring to class in the way of questions to be answered. Whatever your questions may be, we will try to answer them.
We plan on ending up in the river, so if you have waders bring them. If not, Riveredge can supply hip boots.
Class time: 12:30-3:30 pm. The cost to Riveredge members is $35, Non-Members $40. Pre-registration is required. Call 262-375-2715. Class is limited to 2 individuals.
Sunday July 18
Fly Fishing For Intermediates
A repeat of July 11
Class limited to two.
Class time: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: members $35.00, non-members $40.00.
Pre-registration required. Call 262-375-2715.
PLEASE NOTE: If response to these classes is strong enough, we will schedule additional classes. AND, If you are interested in any of these classes, but our schedule, including any additional classes we might have, does not meet with yours, you can create your own class. If you can put together six individuals for the beginners fly fishing class, four people for the fly tying class, and two people for the intermediate class, call us. We will do what we can to put together a class for you. We will also put together a one day salmon class if you would like one.
Also, know that the State of Wisconsin, because we do fish in some of our classes, requires you to have a fishing license. RNC presumes you know this and have obtained your license prior to the start of class.
Due to class size limits, pre-registration with pre-payment for all classes is required.
For details and to register contact:
Riveredge Nature Center, Newburg, Wisconsin
262-375-2715 or 800-287-8098
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