Calendar 2010 - NaturAventur Fly Fishing School Discovery clinics: For novices seeking to achieve Level 4 Intermediate: Level 5 - On-stream casting techniques and fishing strategies. Intermediate: Level 6 Intermediate: Level 7 ____________________ - Learn about this very effective nymphing technique with instructor Ivo Balinov. This is a full-day class that includes a short classroom session on the history of Czech nymphing and equipment set-up followed by on-stream application. - This class will focus on increasing your casting distance as well as techniques and strategies using sinking line presentations. Learn how to fish stillwater using the very effective lock-style drifting method. This is a full-day class that includes equipment set-up, dry-land casting and lake fishing at our Baroux outfitter. Instructors: Denis Landreville, Ivo Balinov & Jim Iredale. (requirement: Level 6 or equivalent) - Learn about presentation casts in moving water and some effective dry fly strategies and technique with instructor Ivo Balinov. This is a full-day class that includes a short classroom session on dry fly equipment set-up, dry-land casting followed by on-stream application. (Classes may be cancelled or postponed at the discretion of NaturAventur. Consult our reservation policy.)
Here is the calendar for our Discover to Mastery instructional program that measures your progress from novice to advanced level competencies by providing you a clear roadmap of how to improve your skills and knowledge. See here for more details on our program.
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Every Saturday and Sunday morning (May to September)
- All of the basics to get you started.
(requirement: no experience needed)
Every Saturday afternoon (May to September)
(requirement: Level 4 or equivalent)
(May 16, June 6 & 20, July 4 & 18, August 8 & 22, September 5 & 19)
- Tight loops and presentation casts. Dryland and on-stream sessions.
(requirement: Level 5 or equivalent)
(May 23, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 15 & 29, September 12 & 26)
- Distance and accuracy. Dryland and on-stream sessions.
(requirement: Level 6 or equivalent)
Czech nymphing techniques - June
(requirement: Level 6 or equivalent)
Strategies for stillwater lock-style drift fishing - July
Specialty Casts and Strategies for Dry Fly river fishing - August
(requirement: Level 6 or equivalent)
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Casting Analysis
(May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2)
On the first Saturday of each month our instructors will analyze your casting signature using an innovative cast analyzer that provides a quantitative assessment of your casting stroke and compares it to other expert casters. You will receive a written report as well as video footage of your casting with recommendations.
(requirement: Level 6 or equivalent)
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Sunset Saturdays
(June 6, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2)
On the first Saturday of each month, join our guides for a sunset fishing adventure when trout become active on the Diable River fly fishing-only section. (5PM til dusk).
(requirement: Level 4 or equivalent with fly fishing equipment)
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Other dates available upon request
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