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evening flyfishing primer an in-shop overview for the beginning fly angler no prior knowledge or experience needed this introductory class is a great refresher course for fly anglers whose skills are a little rusty topics include equipment rigging and knots basic entomology and fly selection reading water and basic flyfishing techniques class size limited to 6 students cost $35 per person includes take-home instructional booklet location albany and chico stores dates first tuesday evening of every month flycasting classes flycasting is the essence of flyfishing and probably the most important skill you need to catch fish consistently although flycasting is not intuitive and requires practice it s neither physically demanding nor difficult to learn with the guidance of an experienced casting instructor above all flycasting is fun even addictive fishfirst offers a variety of flycasting instruction to anglers of all skill levels including classes for specialized casting techniques such as
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introduction to casting shooting heads whether you re casting heavy sinking lines in the delta for striped bass or in the sacramento river for shad being able to distance cast can mean the difference between catching fish or being a few feet short casting 8 to 10 weight fly rods heavy sinking lines and bulky flies requires a technique that s entirely different than trout rod casting our expert striped bass guides will teach you the essentials of casting a heavy rod and shooting head for maximum distance with control and accuracy class size limited to 6 students cost $75 per person rod and reel provided location albany dates june 11 october 8 women s introduction to fly fishing an all-women class for aspiring women flyfishers no prior fishing experience is required this introductory class is a combination of two classes the evening flyfishing primer and beginning flycasting at the end of the day you will put your new skills to the test while catching bass and bluegill on a private pon
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fly fishing for kids same curriculum as the introduction to fly fishing class but tailored to younger anglers needs breaks with snacks are part of the fun best of all students will have the chance to catch their first fish on a fly in our private pond loaded with bass and bluegill parents are welcome to fish the pond or take advantage of rolling hills casino located adjacent to the clear creek sports club recommended for ages 10-15 class size limited to 6 students cost $125 per person includes take-home instructional booklet equipment and snacks location clear creek sports club dates june 18 july 23 flyfishfirst!tm classes beginning fly tying nothing is more satisfying than catching a trout on a self-tied fly this four-session wednesday evening class will introduce you to the terminology of fly tying the essential tools and the basic techniques used to tie dry flies nymphs and streamers class size limited to 5 students cost $95 per person includes fly tying materials and take-home ins
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fishwithus!tm clinics the perfect way to learn new skills refine old ones or fix a bad habit that s been nagging you for years our friendly top-notch instructors are eager to share their flyfishing knowledge and experience clinics are open to anglers of all skill levels students will leave clinics with the knowledge and confidence to flyfish on their own on-stream clinic dates are chosen to coincide with optimum fishing conditions small clinic size ensures a low student-toinstructor ratio with plenty of individual attention and hands-on instruction fish better with a fishwithus!tm clinic select clinics may be conducted on streams and rivers under special uses permits with the lassen plumas national forests the usda forest service is an equal opportunity service provider and employer small stream fishing perfect for beginning and novice anglers experienced flyfishers wishing to introduce friends to the sport or family outings small stream fishing is the essence of flyfishing and the sm
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fishwithus!tm clinics slack line nymphing success on large rivers requires specific techniques in order to quickly and thoroughly cover the water and locate trout during non-hatch periods we will teach you the specialized techniques of slack line nymphing such as stack mending and shaking out line that allow you to achieve long dead-drifts you will learn casting techniques that help keep a big indicator split-shot and two-fly rig from becoming a giant bird s nest also covered selecting rod length fly lines and rigging and reading water in order to achieve better drifts class size 5 students per instructor cost $160 per person locations lower yuba river lower feather river dates may 7 october 22 november 19 steelhead and salmon techniques each year steelhead and salmon migrate from the pacific ocean to their natal streams that line the north coast to successfully pursue them requires understanding the factors that influence their migration and knowing when to use traditional swingin
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upper sacramento river lake shasta redding pit river clear creek sports club chico fishfirst lower sacramento river butte creek lake oroville feather river nf feather river yuba river sacramento sacramento san joaquin delta albany fishfirst san francisco conveniently located near the best northern california fishing destinations fish first stores are located within easy driving distance of northern california s best flyfishing waters within an hour of our albany store you can find great fishing for striped bass and largemouth bass in the sacramento/san joaquin delta surf perch on the coast from monterey to bodega bay and winter rainbows in putah creek our chico store is centrally located to a variety of fishing opportunities and species of fish excellent trout fishing is available on the yuba river the upper and lower sacramento river the pit river and in the foothill streams near chico year-round steelhead on the feather river winter steelhead on butte creek and largemouth bass in loc
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fishfirst guiding northern california s blue-ribbon fisheries including the lower yuba river feather river and lower sacramento river are within easy driving distance of our downtown chico store chico is also the gateway to many uncrowded small streams in the lassen and plumas national forests the wide choice of fisheries and species of fish provides year-round opportunities for top-quality angling our guides are experts on regional rivers and streams and are eager to make your fishing experience fun and memorable guided trips are $325 for one or two anglers lunch included half day trips are $225 special arrangements can be made for groups of more than two anglers select guided trips may be conducted on streams and rivers under special uses permits with the lassen plumas national forests the usda forest service is an equal opportunity service provider and employer tired of measuring your catch in inches fishfirst has the best information guides and gear to help you catch striped bass
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chico small stream trout combine small streams light rods dry flies and willing trout with uncrowded beautiful surroundings in the foothills of chico attractor and terrestrial dry fly fishing for 6 12 trout provides exciting action with lightning fast strikes from hungry trout wading is not difficult but expect generous amounts of hiking and boulder hopping prime season late may through september feather river steelhead the best steelhead fishing in the central valley can be found within twenty-five minutes from our downtown chico store excellent returns of adult fish and half pounders have made the fishing superb in recent years the best fishing for large fish is during the fall run each year our clients get hooks straightened out by big strong fall steelhead up to 10 pounds fishing the spring run provides a unique opportunity to catch wild fish in the feather river spring half pounders average 12-15 adults average 3-6 pounds walk/wade and drift boat trips are available prime seas
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fishfirst guiding delta striped bass stripers are aggressive opportunistic feeders that love to smash baitfish in shallow water making them perfect targets for the fly rod each year tackle-busting stripers over twenty pounds are caught by our clients we have guided striped bass in the delta since 1994 and have logged more hours on the water than any of our competitors our coast guard-licensed guides are very knowledgeable about the feeding habitats and migratory patterns of striped bass our 18 and 19 center console boats allow two anglers to fish simultaneously and are equipped with fast outboard motors state-of-the-art fishfinders and remote-controlled trolling motors our guide service is based out of the delta bed breakfast a scenic recreational home on bethel island prime season mid october through december good fishing is possible january through march location sacramento/san joaquin delta cost $475 one or two fishers lunch included lower sacramento river shad sometimes known as
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winter fishing wish you didn t have to put away your fly rods each november you don t winter fishing is within easy driving distance of both our albany and chico stores butte creek classic small stream fishing in beautiful butte creek canyon for wild steelhead good numbers of salmon are on their redds through the end november into the beginning of december and the fishing can be quite good in the lower reaches of the creek between late december and february 15 larger steelhead make their way into the upper reaches of the canyon to spawn fishing the canyon is difficult as most of the river is lined with private property unless you have private access to the water and we ve got it walk/wade trips are available north fork feather river the north fork of the feather river within butte county is open all year and offers good winter fishing for 12-16 trout tight line nymphing in pocket water is most productive although fishing midge and blue wing olive dries can also be productive in the s
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visit our stores visit our website our chico store top and our albany store above are conveniently located and fully equipped for all your flyfishing needs planning a trip check out what s hot what s not norcal s premier flyfishing report www.fishfirst.com · · · · · register for classes and clinics book guided trips get the latest norcal fishing report get product information find sale items 1404 solano ave albany ca 94706 167 east third st chico ca 95928
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