leland's Bass Fly Fishing Techniques, Step One
Welcome to the
Leland Sonoma Fly Fishing Ranch and to our
topwater bass school! After Step 1 of this specialized bass fly fishing school, you will know how to
fly fish for bass on your own or with a guide.
You will be introduced to the bass fly fishing techniques needed to
successfully fly fish in warmwater on the surface. Under the right
conditions, both
largemouth and smallmouth bass will erupt on a popping bug, jump clear of the water, and put a serious bend in graphite.
It doesn't get any better!
Why Bass? In addition to
heart-stopping surface takes and
dogged fights, bass thrive in all but the coldest waters offering fly
fishermen quality angling for wild fish just about anywhere.
Furthermore, the
most successful bass anglers cast efficiently with
great accuracy, cover productive water thoroughly, and employ good line
management skills. Every fly angler can benefit from learning more
about how to fly fish for bass and will improve his or her overall fly
fishing success by spending time on a bass pond! So
the question is really not why bass, but why not bass?
Step One of Leland's Bass Fly Fishing Techniques Curriculum:
- Fly casting and fishing techniques
- Understanding warmwater habitat
- Bass food requirements and eating habits
- Essential knots
- Proper tackle selection
- Hooking, Landing, and Releasing a bass
Specifications:
- When: SUNDAYS May 29th & July 31, 2011 from 9:00AM to 12:30PM
- Where: Leland Sonoma Fly Fishing Ranch
- Ages: 15 and up.
- Equipment: Provided, or bring your own.
- Price: $120
How do I sign up?
1.
Purchase this class online in your shopping cart, and
we will call you to confirm your place in the class.
2. Or, if you prefer,
call the Leland Fly Fishing Ranch at 707.939.6910
or email LelandRanch@flyfishingoutfitters.com
leland's Bass Fly Fishing Techniques, Step two
Take a Half-Day Guided Trip with Leland's Jim Andras
Distinguished fly fishing guide and instructor Jim Andras will be leading
Step One Bass graduates on half-day bass fishing excursions throughout the summer of 2011. These half-day outings allow bass fly fishing students to
apply what they've learned at the Sonoma Ranch to an
in-field fishing day with Jim, the ultimate companion for a beautiful summer morning in wine country.
Leland's Jim Andras
Having guided in
Russia, Mongolia, Alaska and Chile, Jim Andras now plies the waters of
northern California and southern Oregon. Dry in humor and humble in demeanor, Jim commands a
loyal following of repeat clients year after year, but is always looking to share his love of fly fishing with new folks. Jim is
kind, gentle, and pretension-free, and his trips in the northern Bay Area represent the
ideal next step after one of our intro classes at the Ranch.
Specifications:
- When: By Appointment, Early Mornings
- Where: The Ponds and Lakes of Sonoma and Napa Counties
- Meet: At the Sonoma Fly Fishing Ranch
- Ages: 15 and up.
- Equipment: Provided, or bring your own.
- Price: $315 half day / $425 full day
How do I sign up?
1.
Purchase this class online in your shopping cart, and
we will call you to confirm your place in the class.
2. Or, if you prefer,
call the Leland Fly Fishing Ranch at 707.939.6910
or email LelandRanch@flyfishingoutfitters.com
