The Fly Shop’s Trout Fly Fishing Clinics

The Fly Shop® has several clinics for those who are interested in improving their skills and knowledge to tackle fly fishing for trout in a variety of situations.  These one day clinics offer expert instruction that will build upon basic skills in the Freestone Trout Clinic, to more specialized techniques presented in the European Nymphing and Trout Spey Clinics.  These day long clinics are designed to take novice fly fishers to the next level and improve their knowledge base in each discipline. The clinics also provide ample time to pick the brains of our expert staff.  For those who are looking for basic fly fishing instruction, our 3 Day Fly Fishing Schools or 2 Day Fly Fishing Clinics are a great choice.

Our expert instructor staff will guide students through each clinic and our low student-teacher ratio ensures a comfortable and personal atmosphere with plenty of individual time and attention. An abundance of material is presented during the clinic and practice sessions are presented in a fun and relaxed fashion.   Our certified instructor staff will present the skills necessary for the successful freestone trout fly fisher and will provide students on-point feedback during the practice sessions on the Upper Sacramento River.

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Freestone Trout Clinic

Let’s face it, fishing for trout on a freestone stream is the quintessential fly fishing experience and the fundamental from which all else follows. The Fly Shop’s Freestone Trout Fly Fishing Clinic builds upon basic fly casting and presentation skills to introduce you to the methods necessary to successfully target trout in a freestone stream. As with all of our fly fishing schools, the clinic’s activities are sequenced to build upon previous sessions.

Due to increased demand, we will be holding a second clinic.

Freestone Trout Fly Fishing Topics Include:
• Presentation Casts: Reach, Slack Line & Feeding LIne
• Dry Fly, High Sticking & Indicator Rigging
• Reading the Water
• Freestone Stream Entomology & Fly Selection
• Stream Approach Strategies

Date:
• April 20, 2024


Price:
• $200 per person

Inclusions:
Lunch, fly rods & terminal tackle will be provided to include tippet, indicators and flies.

Not Included:
Waders, boots, and a valid California fishing license are not included.

Location:
The Upper Sacramento River in beautiful and historic Dunsmuir, CA

Head Instructor:
Chris King - Master Certified Single & Two Hand Certified and an emeritus member of the organization’s Casting Board of Governs.

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European Nymphing Clinic

European Nymphing has become one of the fastest growing segments of fly fishing for good reason: You can hook and land a lot of fish! The European Nymphing Fly Fishing Clinic will introduce you to all of the skills and concepts unique to this method of fly fishing to include rigging, fly selection, casting, drifting and the types of water you will concentrate on with your rig. A comprehensive look at Euro Nymphing equipment is a central part of this clinic.

European Nymphing Topics Include:
• Euro Nymph equipment and rigging
• Fly selection
• What water to target using Euro Nymph techniques
• Stream coverage strategies

Date:
• To be determined
Contact Chris King (800-669-3474) if you would like additional information about this clinic and the dates.

Price:
• $200 per person

Inclusions:
Lunch, fly rods & terminal tackle will be provided to include tippet and flies.

Not Included:
Waders, boots, and a valid California fishing license are not included.

Location:
The Upper Sacramento River in beautiful and historic Dunsmuir, CA

Head Instructor:
Chris King - Master Certified Single & Two Hand Certified and an emeritus member of the organization’s Casting Board of Governs.

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Trout Spey Clinic

Swinging flies using a Spey or two handed rod is becoming more and more popular each season. The majority of fly fishers use two-handers to chase steelhead or salmon and extend their season chasing trout. Trout Spey is a great way to keep your skills up to snuff with the two handed rod when you can’t fish for their big brothers. These lighter rods are perfect for smaller rivers and creeks to target trout in a variety of situations similar to what you would encounter on a steelhead stream. The Trout Spey Clinic will get you up to speed to swing flies for trout using 3-5 weight two handed rods.

Trout Spey Topics Include:
• Trout Spey equipment and rigging
• Fly Selection
• Useful Fishing Casts
• Balancing technique to your rod
• Finding Spey Water

Date:
• April 27, 2024
Contact Chris King if you would like additional information about this clinic and the dates.

Price:
• $200 per person

Inclusions:
Lunch, Trout Spey rods, shooting heads & terminal tackle will be provided to include tippet and flies.

Not Included:
Waders, boots, and a valid California fishing license are not included.

Location:
Either the Upper Sacramento River in Dunsmuir, CA or on The Lower Sacramento River in Redding, CA

Head Instructor:
Chris King - Master Certified Single & Two Hand Certified and an emeritus member of the organization’s Casting Board of Governs.

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Reservations & Rates

The cost of the The Fly Shop’s Fly Fishing Clinics is $200 - per person

INCLUSIONS:
Lunch, fly rods & terminal tackle will be provided to include tippet, indicators and flies.

NON-INCLUSIONS:
Waders, boots, and a valid California fishing license are not included.

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Itinerary for Trout Clinics

The schedule shown below is an approximation of time and may be adjusted when necessary. The general day will look like:

• 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.: Meet Instructors
• 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.: On-stream instruction, demonstrations & practice
• 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Lunch
• 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Additional instruction & fishing

Each clinic will cover extensively the equipment and rigging for each discipline. Ample time will be provided with each student to observe and practice the different techniques presented with one on one instructor supervision for expert feedback and advice.

Items needed for the clinic are sunglasses (polarized is best), rainjacket/windbreaker (brief storms are possible), sweatshirt (it is cool in the mornings and evenings), waders and wading boots, and sunscreen.

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Lodging for Upper Sacramento Clinics

Dunsmuir is located on the Upper Sacramento River about 50 minutes from The Fly Shop® in Redding.

Below is a list of hotels and motels that we would recommend. There are several other wonderful lodging options in the Dunsmuir area if you would like to stay somewhere else.

Railroad Park Resort
100 Railroad Park Road
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
Phone: 530-235-4440
Website: www.rrpark.com
• Railroad Park Resort is a unique experience in its own right, and is one of the most centrally located lodging opportunities on the Upper Sacramento River. At the Railroad Park Resort you can stay in beautifully restored historic railway cars. The resort also has a good restaurant and options for RV and tent camping.

Cedar Lodge Motel
4201 Dunsmuir Ave
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
Phone: 530-235-4331
• Cedar Lodge has been a favorite for Upper Sac fly rodders for decades. It's located in the heart of Dunsmuir and just down the road from some great fishing access.

Mt Shasta Resort
1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd
Mt Shasta, CA 96067
Phone: 800-958-3363
Website: www.mountshastaresort.com
• Mt Shasta Resort is nestled in the forest near Lake Siskiyou, and offers privacy and seclusion in their Craftsman-style chalets. Spa and golf course available on-site.