Flyfishing Classes and Upcoming Events 

Our two- and three-day fly fishing courses offer first class instruction, food, riverside accommodations, and real fishing time at $200 per day. Join us on Oregon's famous Deschutes River for an intensive yet easy-going on-the-water learning experience. We work with each angler at whatever level they may be and at the pace they learn. The maximum student instructor ratio is three or four to one, with four students at the most. We cover casting, tackle, knots, leaders, presentation, line control, reading water, entomology and fish behavior. Plan on long days, lots of actual fishing time, evening barbeques overlooking the river. Class begins at 4:00 p.m. the first day and ends at 11:00 a.m. the last day. Schools are located at Deschutes River Ranch, several miles downstream from Warm Springs, on a private access road.

Price includes: All meals, lodging and instruction. Not included: Tackle, fishing license, gratuity and transportation to and during schools. A 50% deposit is required upon booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to the date. Please address all correspondence and make all checks payable to Kaufmanns' Fly Fishing Expeditions, Inc. Payments are non-refundable unless we can fill your space.

Two Day Crash Course

May 16-18, June 4-6, June 6-8, July 11-13, August 1-3, September 12-14, October 3-5

$395.00, two nights.

 

Three Day Crash Course

July 13-16, August 17-20, October 5-8

$595.00, three nights.

 

Private classes available--call 800-442-4359 for details.

Spey casting and fishing is fun.  You've probably noticed more people fishing the two-handed style on the rivers these days.  Long rods are used to effortlessly cast an entire fly line! No back cast is required—the line usually remains in front of the angler. Once the basic cast is learned, anglers are mesmerized by the unfurling line and ease of casting small and large flies incredible distances.

Private Classes Available—Call 800-442-4359 for Details

Our flagship Tigard, OR location offers a myriad of classes for the beginner and journeyman angler.  If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, give us a call.  Chances are we can tailor something for your interest.

Fly Fishing Crash Course

Get started the easy way with our 2 part class.  Taught in small groups, this class ensures personalized instruction and saves you years of struggling on your own.  The first portion of the class is held instore and focuses on tackle, piscatorial behavior, entymology and fly selection.  The second section of the class is held on the water and focuses on casting technique, knots, wading safety, fishing technique and reading water.  Equipment available on request.

$95 per student: Session 1 - 6 - 9pm. Session 2 - 9am - 4pm.

Available Dates: March 26 & 30 / April 16 & 20 / April 23 & 27 / May 14 & 18 / May 21 & 25 / June 4 & 8 / June 18 & 22 / July 9 & 13 / July 23 & 27 / Aug. 6 & 10 / Aug 13 &17 / Sept. 3 & 7 / Sept. 17 & 21 / Oct. 8 & 12 / Oct. 15 & 19

Individual / Group Casting Classes

An accurate 30 foot class enables you to present flies to plenty of fish - we'll have you casting to 30 feet in minutes.  Save time and frustration and get started the right way.  Learn to recognize casting errors and correct them.  Advanced techniques including presentation casts, single and double hauls covered as time permits.  Class consists of two one hour sessions.

Cost: $60 for 1 - 3 students

Beginning / Intermediate Fly Tying

We'll show you how fun and easy fly tying is! Learn to tie nymphs and steelhead flies in the beginning class and dry flies and saltwater flies in the intermediate class.  Fly tying is a cost efficient, a great escape and a stress reducer.  We provide all needed materials.

Cost: $75.00 per student

Where & When: 6 - 8:30 pm at the store

Available Dates: Jan. 8, 10, 15, 17, 29 & 31 / Feb, 5 & 7 / March 4, 6, 11, & 13 / May 6, 8, 13 & 15 / October 7, 9, 14, & 16 / Nov. 4, 6, 11 &13 / Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11

Spey Casting and Fishing

Learn all the modern and traditional methods of casting.  In depth discussion of lines including Skagit and Scandinavian types.  Equipment is available for your use, a great way to try before you buy!

Cost: $75 Check with the shop for availability

Winter Steelhead 101

An introductory course to angling for one of the world's great gamefish.  The Northwest is the best place in the world to chase steelhead and our course will prime you with the right methodology, tactics and styles for making this pursuit the best it can be.  A 2 part course featuring classroom and on-the-water instruction.  Equipment available.

Cost: $150 per student with a limit of 3 students per class.

Available Dates: Jan. 9 & 13 / Jan. 16 & 20 / Feb. 13 & 17 / Feb. 27 & March 2 / March 9 & 23

Call 800-442-4359 for details and booking.

Back by overwhelming demand for 2008!

Kaufmann's is proud to offer the best Spey Casting School ever.  Located at the Speywater Lodge on the Grande Ronde River during prime time!  Join instructors Mike McCune, Scott O'Donnell, and Ed Ward for some intense instruction and fishing.  space is limited to six anglers, with each two anglers casting and fishing with a different instructor each day.  Four nights and three days, includes all meals and lodging.

October  30 - November 3 & November 3 - 7 2008

$1,250.00 per person.  Call for details 800-442-4359.

Introduction To Fly Fishing...  A Crash Course

Get started the easy way.  Our two session class will save you years of misery and struggling.  We discuss tackle, knots, leaders, entomology, reading the water, fly selection, trout behavior, and teach you how to cast.  Cost: $50.00

Thursdays in store - 6:30 - 9 pm. / Saturday 8:30 - 10 am.

March 13 & 15 / April 17 & 19 / May 8 & 10 / June 19 & 21 / July 17 & 19 / August 14 & 16 / September 11 & 13

Fly Casting Lessons

Our private fly casting lessons allow us to tailor the class to your needs.  If you are a beginning caster who needs to understand the basics of the forward and back casts and how to properly form a loop, we can help.  However, if you would like to add a few feet to your casts, manage the wind and/or learn new ways to present your fly to the fish, we can help with that as well.  Most importantly, we teach what you want us to, and we always give you the tools to recognize and in turn correct your casting errors.  Equipment available.  Private classes available.  We can accommodate any group needs you may have.  Cost:  $30.00/hr.

We also offer free casting lessons for anyone that would like to attend on assorted Saturdays throughout the year.  Equipment available.  When: 9-10:30 am.  Where: Robinswood Park

Please call the shop for upcoming dates: 425.643.2246

Fly Tying Class

Fly Tying is fun and easy if you understand the proper methods.  After our two-night beginning session covers nymphs/wets and basic dries.  It's not difficult and is a great way to pass long winter evenings or escape from a stressful routine.  We provide all necessary tools and supplies for the class.  Cost $60.00

Tuesday Evenings: 6:30 pm

April 15 & 22 / June 17 & 24 / September 9 & 16

Standard Spey Class

This is a beginning course to help shorten the learning curve for beginning Spey casters.  The class is approximately 4 hours and is held on local waters.  See for yourself how much fun it can be to operate a two-handed of extraordinary length.  Cost $90.00.  Contact the Bellevue store of available dates.

Classes held on Skykomish or Snoqualmie Rivers.

Contact Ryan Petzold in Bellevue - 425.643.2246

March 16 / June 22 / September 20

Stream and Lake Fly Fishing

We'll help you put the pieces of the puzzle together.  Learn how easy fly fishing can be.  Topics include tackle selection, knots, casting, line control, retrieve, wading, entomology/food sources and fly selection.  This is a two session class.  The first session will be an evening in the store, the second will be four hours spent on local water.  Our basic casting and fly fishing crash courses are a suggested prerequisite for this course.  Cost: $100.00

Stream Dates: April 10 & 13 / July 19 & 22 / September 18 & 21

Lake Dates: April 24 & 47


One-on-One Streamcraft

Fly fishing rivers and streams successfully requires knowledge of the needs of trout and how this determines where they will be found (reading water).  Combining a knowledge of what trout eat (entomology), trout environment  with presentation is all that remains for the angler to hook and land trout in moving water - anywhere!  The Yakima river is an excellent "classroom" from which to gain an understanding of these factors and how they influence success and failure on the angler.  Join Kevin Becker one-on-one on the river for the day, dissecting mysteries and learning how to address the variables.  Cost $175.00

Course takes place on the Yakima river.  Date to be set with Instructor - call 425.643.2246 to schedule.

Introduction To Fly Fishing... A Crash Course

Get Started the easy way.  Our two session class will save you years of misery and struggling.  We will discuss tackle, knots, leaders, casting, entomology, reading the water, fly selecion, trout behavior, and teach you how to cast.  Equipment available.  When: Thursday evening 6:30 to 9:00pm at the store; Saturday morning 8:00 to 9:30am at Green Lake.  Advanced registration required.  Cost: $50.00

March 20 & 22 / April 17 & 19 / May 15 & 17 / June 26 & 28 / July 24 & 26 / August 14 & 16 / September 25 & 27 / October 23 & 25

Fly Tying Classes

Why pay $1.50 to $2.50 for flies when you can tie your own for 20 to 30 cents?  We'll show you how fun and easy fly tying is after our two night beginning class.  Fly tying is not difficult and is a great way to pass long winter evenings or escape from a stressful routine.  Start tying now so you will have plenty of flies to fish this coming season or for an upcoming trip!  We will provide all necessary supplies while you are in the class.  Beginning class covers tying nymphs.  Intermediate class covers dry flies.  Cost $60.00.  When:  Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:30pm.  Advanced registration required, call the Seattle store for dates.

Call Kaufmann's Seattle 206-448-0601 for class availability.

Fly Casting Instruction

Fly casting isn't difficult, yet it can be the biggest hurdle to overcome in fly fishing.  A good 40 foot cast will enable you to present your fly to plenty of fish.  We will have you casting to 40 feet within an hour!  Learn the Roll Cast, Back Cast, Forward Cast, and the dynamic principles behind a smooth and properly executed cast.  You will also learn how to recognize casting errors and how to correct them.  Advanced casters will learn the Double and Single Hauls, Reach Cast and Presentation Cast.  Finally we will teach you how to get the most from your equipment.  Beginning and Advanced instruction are available.  Private classes as well.  Equipment available.  Cost: Groups of 2 or 3 - $50.00 per person.  Private: $60.00

Please contact the store to schedule: 206.448.0601

Fishing Puget Sound Beaches

Catch Silver Salmon a 6 weight rod 10 minutes from downtown Seattle!  Learn the tackle and tactics for this fun and unique fishery.  Two hours in the store discussing tackle, knots, fly selection and strategy.  Two hours on the beach where we'll cover presentation and technique. Cost: $90.00

Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 pm / Saturday 7 - 9 am.

Call the store to book your spot! 206.448.0601

Steelhead Class

This class consists of 3 sessions; two in house at the shop and one on the water.  The first class covers tackle, destinations, range and seasons.  The second class covers line building, steelhead habits and habitat.  The final session is held on local water and covers fishing techniques and reading water.  Cost: $100.00

Please call the shop to schedule:  206.448.0601