April is a well known B.C. guide, casting intsructor, fly tyer, and wild fish conservationist. On June 8th, she and Rick Williams will be joining us for a few days of fun. Rick is also a certified single and two handed casting instructor, as well as a wild fish conservationist. He co-owns Idaho Angler, located in Boise, and is an acclaimed author. The two of them will be leading a number of activities over the course of four days. There are lots of spots open for most of the clinics, so take a look at the schedule and let us know if you're interested.
Friday evening, June 8th, 6:30-8:30 PM, Meet and Greet
This will be held at Silver Creek Outfitters. This is a good opportunity to get to know April a little bit and listen to her talk about conservation efforts in British Columbia. We will raffle off a complete spey setup and a guided trip for two on the Clearwater River.
Saturday, June 9th, Casting Clinics and Intruder Fly Tying Class
Saturday consists of a co-ed casting clinic with April from 9:00 am-3:00 pm, a co-ed, two handed casting clinic with Rick from 9:00 am-3:00 pm, and an intruder fly tying class with April from 5:00-9:00 pm. The casting clinics cost $200 each, and that includes lunch. The single handed clinics will all held on dry land (location TBA). The two handed clinics will be held on dry land and on Hulen Meadows pond (half of each clinic on each). The fly tying class will be $100 each, and it will be held at Lost River Outfitters. Snacks and beverages will be provided for that class.
Sunday, June 10th, Casting Clinics and Children's Fly Tying Class
On Sunday, Rick will host another Spey casting clinic from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. April will lead a women's only single handed casting clinic from 9:00 am-3:00 pm, but this class is currently full. If you are interested in participating in a women's only class with April, let us know, and she might have availability for another clinic on Monday. Also on Sunday, April will host a Children's fly tying class from 5:00-9:00 pm. This will be held at Ketchum On The Fly and the cost will be $100.
Monday, June 11th Casting Clinic and Beginners Fly Tying Class
Monday will start at 9:00 am with a co-ed single handed casting clinic, hosted by April. This will last until 3:00 pm. At 5:00 pm, she will lead a "learn to tie" fly tying class, and that will last until 9:00 pm. The casting clinic will cost $200 and the fly tying class $100.
We have openings for almost all of the clinics, but space is limited. This is a great opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry. Call us or swing by the shop to sign up for any of the classes.
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