STANISLAUS FLY FISHERS
A CHARTER CLUB OF FLY FISHERS
INTERNATIONAL AND MEMBER NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF FLY FISHERS
INTERNATIONAL
INSTRUCTION
From time to time we’ll offer instruction through clinics, workshops, and classes to introduce and/or improve fly fishing and fly tying skills. Classes will be posted here when available.
Fly Tying 101 – Introduction to Fly Tying
This basic course will cover tying a series of flies over several sessions intended to teach foundational tying skills. No tying experience needed. Materials will be provided and loaner equipment available for a deposit, but it’s highly recommended participants have their own equipment. Course will cover the following types of flies.
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- Nymphs
- Streamers
- Wet Flies
- Dry Flies
- Terrrestrials
Next class begins March 18, 2026
Register here.
The Fly Fishing Experience
A one-day clinic to introduce you to fly fishing covering: a brief history of fly fishing; rod, reel, and line setups; and a basic cast. Class size will be limited.
Fly Fishing 101
A Complete Introduction To Fly Fishing That Goes Over The Basics Of The Equipment, Casting, Entomology, And Reading Water. This Is A Multi-Session Course.
Next Class Begins May 6, 2026
Fly Fishing 201
Stanislaus Fly Fishers announces a new fly-fishing class. Fly Fishing 201 is a four-session, on- water program designed to help intermediate anglers build skills. This class will be limited to 3-4 persons to allow individual instruction.
Participants should have basic fly-fishing (intermediate) skills and experience. The class will meet for four days over 2-3 months, fitting participants schedules. There will be 4 modules:
- Dry fly Fishing.
- Indicator and Dry Dropper Nymphing.
- Float-and-Fly & Streamer Bass Fishing.
- Euro & Tight Line Nymphing.
For more information email: learn@stanislausflyfishers.org