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Upcoming Event at Charlie's FlyBox
Event : Fly Fishing Classes
Event Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  On-river and Classroom Fly Fishing Schools Available in 2008 at Charlie's Fly Box ......................................... We are adding an On-water day to our Schools for 2008. Dan Wright, owner of the Colorado Academy of Fly Casting, is teaching our traditional in-shop school sessions and casting workshops, and is also leading the day on the river school. The in-shop schools are two three-hour classes, held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and separate casting workshops are on Saturday mornings. The all day on-water school will be on select Saturdays, and will be held on private water, where the learning, fishing, and catching opportunities will be most readily available and of the highest quality for students. ......................................... In-Shop Schools Our shop fly fishing schools will be PowerPoint, discussion, and hands-on presentations that cover in detail these fly fishing processes and strategies: " Entomology fundamentals: the bugs and how they work " The three methods of fly fishing, when and how to use them: * Nymphing * Dry fly fishing * Streamer fishing " Fishing strategies and reading the water, finding where the fish are " Don't think like a fish, think like the angler who out-thinks the fish " Introduction to flies and the bugs they imitate " The basics of the fly fisher's gear, choosing it and using it " Tying your own knots, the most used, and when and how to use them ......................................... Class #1 will be held on: Tuesday, April 29 and Thursday, May 1, 2008 Class #2 will be held on: Tuesday May 20, and Thursday May 22, 2008 Class #3 will be held on: Tuesday, June 10, and Thursday June 12 The In Shop classes will run from 6:30 pm until about 9 pm and cost $75 for both the Tuesday and Thursday night sessions. ......................................... On-water Schools New this year, our day on the water schools will begin where the classroom sessions end: applying practically all that is presented in the shop schools. Dan will teach: " Wading efficiently and moving around the river safely " Reading the water that's in front of you; where do the fish live? " Understanding insect and fish movements, when those activities happen and how to use that knowledge for the most fish catching success " Rigging for and practical techniques for nymphing, dry fly, and streamer fishing " How to land fish efficiently, with the least harm to the angler and the fish " Understanding how river and fish moods change during a fishing day " Continuing to develop knowledge required to grow as a fly fisher During the day of fishing and learning, Dan will coach each student in their particular fly fishing interest and offer pointers for continued growth. The river classes will be held on Saturday, June 14 and again on Saturday, June 28 and the cost is $200 per student. We have rental gear for students who want to "try before they buy." ......................................... Fly Casting Workshop To help you become proficient at casting a fly, we are also offering Saturday fly casting workshops. The 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. workshops are planned to cover a range of casting topics, from beginning casting to such specialized subjects as perfecting the double haul. Casting workshops are scheduled for Saturday May 3, Saturday May 31, and Saturday June 14, and they will run from 11 am until 1 pm. The cost for the casting workshop is $25 per session. Pre-Registration is required for all classes and workshops, so please call the shop today to reserve your spot! Charlie's Fly Box, Inc. 303-403-8880
Event : Elktrout Lodge
Event Date: Monday, May 26, 2008
  Monday (Memorial Day) May 26, 2008 Now, we know this is Memorial Day and it might seem sort of odd to have an Elktrout Trip on a holiday, but keep in mind how crowded the public water is going to be on the same day and see if you can't squeeze this into your schedule! We will again be hosting day trips to Elktrout Lodge in Kremmling this spring. Elktrout offers some of the best private fishing waters in the state and is a great way to spend a day fishing and learn alot in the process. These trips are three anglers to a guide, and the cost per person is $225. The lodge will supply the guide, lunch and the private water, you supply you, your gear and flies. Call us right now if you want to go as these trips fill fast and there won't be many of them!