Everything you ever wanted to know about fly fishing but were afraid to ask! This class is designed to cover the basics of casting, entomology, reading water, knots and selecting and preparing equipment. Learn how to determine what fly to choose, how to present it like the natural and catch fish on a fly rod. The class consists of three sessions. The first two are held at Creekside where you'll learn about the components of the basic fly fishing outfit and how they work together. The third session is spent in the field casting until your arms fall off, learning about water and bugs and fish and how they all interact.

We assume you have had little or no exposure to fly fishing, and our goal is to provide you with the foundation from which to build a lasting relationship with the sport.

Creekside Angling Company provides all the equipment, including rod, reel, line, waders and wading boots (if necessary).

The cost for the entire series of lessons is $95.00. Classes are generally held on Monday and Thursday evenings in the Shop from 7:00-9:00pm, with the third session on the following Sunday morning from 8am to noon. We ask that you secure your place in the class with payment at the time of sign-up.

Gift Certificates are available.
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Learn to tie basic flies which are applicable to local fishing conditions: the Woolly Bugger, Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph, Hare's Ear Nymph, Elk Hair Caddis & Parachute Adams. We will provide students with a fundamental understanding of how flies are tied, proportioned, the materials and tools needed, and how to use them properly. The class consists of three two-hour sessions at Creekside's Issaquah location, and all the tools and materials will be provided. The class is structured so as to provide the student with all of the basic know-how needed to tie flies from start to finish. Catching fish on flies that you have tied is extremely rewarding and truly adds a new dimension for fly fishing.

The cost is $80.00, and each class session is held at Creekside's Issaquah shop from 7:00 - 9:00pm. You may secure your place in the class with payment at the time of sign-up. Gift Certificates are available. Contact Us for more information or to enroll.
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Students need to have vise, tools and basic tying skills.
Marabou, mallard flank, pheasant rump, dubbing loops… Materials and techniques commonly used in contemporary steelhead and trout flies. Learn techniques for choosing and using certain feathers including palmering and hackling. We will also cover some dubbing, with an emphasis on dubbing loops and some tricks for using synthetic dubbings. 5 students max. All Material Provided
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Fly fishing is a great excuse to go to pretty places.
Get started the right way with this comprehensive one day class.
History, tackle, knots, the basic cast, fly selection and more, will be covered in this six-hour session held on a private, stocked lake on Camano Island.
Creekside Angling Company will provide all equipment as necessary.

The cost is $125 per person. 5 Students, max. Payment is required at the time of registration.
Instructed by Dan Lemaich

Directions to Gilbertson's Trophy Fly Fishing Lakes

Please allow approximately 1 hr. 20 min. driving time (from Issaquah, 15 Miles East of Seattle)

From Interstate 5
Go North to Exit 212.
Turn Left (West) on SR 532.
Go through Stanwood, and across bridge to Camano Island (7 miles)
Continue on main road to Monticello.(approx. 10 miles)
You will pass the Terry's Corner Camano Island Info Center on your Right, a Stoplight at Cross Island Road, (Camano Plaza on Left), and Camaloch Golf Course (on Left).
Turn Right on Monticello and go up the hill to Lawson Road (1/2 mile)
Turn Right on Lawson to Gilbertson's driveway (Last Left before "Private Road" divider, soil, gravel sign). (approx ½ mile)

Gilbertson's 360.387.7443

For maximum comfort and enjoyment, we ask that you consider bringing along the following provisions:
Appropriate outerwear for weather- raincoat, fleece
Sunglasses, cap/hat, sunscreen
Lunch and beverage(s)
Camera

If you have additional questions, please contact us, or
call Dan Lemaich @ Creekside 425.392.3800
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From trout to steelhead to bonefish and everything in between. Headed on a bonefishing trip? Can you cast accurately at 70'? Can you double-haul? We've got you covered. Advanced trout fishing techniques such as line control, presentation, reading water, entomology...you name it, we have an expert who can share his years of experience with you.

All the gear you need is provided if you wish. The cost $80 for two hours for one or two students...and we will cater the format to your needs. Multiple sessions are often helpful, for example- come get some tips, then go home and practice, then come back for more later. We aim to please.

Please call or email Creekside to discuss how we can help you become a better angler and catch more fish.
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Casting flies with a Spey rod enables the angler not only to present a fly in places where a back-cast would be impossible, but also to achieve fly and line control unattainable with a single-handed fly rod. Introduction to Spey casting will cover the basics of the spey cast and several of its most common variations. Class will begin with a basic overview of spey gear including rods, reels and lines and then follow up with the classic and modern style spey casts including the single spey, snap-tee, perry's poke and double spey. The class will finish up with a summary of how to recover from a "cast gone bad" without hitting the reset button....Participants will come away with a firm foundation from which to launch your many years of fishing. Three hours of on-the-water instruction. All equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own gear.

—Single spey—Snap-T—Perry Poke—Double Spey—Recovery casts—

Class fee: $90 due at registration. Please call Creekside to register: 425.392.3800
Location: Snoqualmie River in Fall City, at the mouth of the Raging river.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instructed by Charles St. Pierre.
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In this three-session class we will endeavor to completely build up a fly rod blank to a finished rod you can take fishing. Each step is meticulously covered with detailed explanations of all of the elements that go into constructing a quality rod you can be proud of. Just stop by to choose a blank, then in class you will attach your reel seat, cork grip, winding checks, guides, tip-top, and finish. Class size is limited to please call today if you are interested or would like additional information. The instructor, Marty Clark, has over 40 years of custom rod building and repair under his belt. View a sample of Marty's custom wraps.

The cost is $60 per student. Student must purchase rod blank and components.
Jig/tools are provided.

3 Sessions/3 Saturdays
Class begins at 1pm at Creekside in Issaquah
Call Today to sign up:
425.392.3800
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