DRO announces our 2012 EURO Nymphing Class with Bill Strickland on Saturday June 9th 2012.

This one day class is designed to give you a better understanding of various nymphing techniques such as Czech/Polish Nymphing, French/Spanish Nymphing. In this class, you will learn how to select the proper rod, building leaders for each nymphing technique, knot tying, casting principals, fly selections for each technique, and how to read water so that you know when to use the appropriate techniques to maximize your fish counts. On the water demonstrations will be on the Davidson River Private Water so bring your waders!

Class will begin at 9 AM and end at 4 PM. Cost is $125 per person.

DRO has introduced a 2 hour 101 and a 3.5 hour 201 class aimed at improving your fishing ability on local water.  The 101 class is FREE to students and the 201 class is $30 per person.

101 DATES & TIMES

MAY 12TH 9am-11am

MAY 26TH 3pm-5pm

JUNE 2ND 9am-11am

JUNE 16TH 3pm-5pm

JUNE 23RD 9am-11am

201 DATES & TIMES

MAY 19TH 8am-11:30am

JUNE 9TH 8am – 1:30am

JULY 1ST 8am-11:30am

Class Schedule as follows

ONE DAY FLY FISHING SCHOOL

This class will cover basic gear selections, knot tying, fly casting, basic entomology / fly selection, and of course a question and answer session.  Class will start at 8:30am and end between 4:30pm and 5pm.  Lunch is not included but a 30 – 45 min lunch break will start around 12:15pm.  Cost is $135 per person.   Dates available are April 6th, May 12th, June 15th, July 13th, Sept 22nd.  Call the shop or email info@davidsonflyfishing.com to register.

TWO DAY FLY FISHING SCHOOL

The two day school is a continuation of our one day school. After you have completed the ONE DAY SCHOOL, you will start the next day reviewing knot tying, fly casting, and followed up by how to read water, fish behavior, and wading safety.  After lunch you will gear up and spend the afternoon fishing with one of our guides on our private stretch of water on the Davidson River. Here you will apply what you have learning over the past two days and moving on to become more successful on your own.  If you do not have your own gear we will provide you with the gear needed to complete the course.  Class will begin at 8:30am and end between 4:30pm and 5pm.  Lunch is not included but a 30-45 min lunch break will begin at 12:15pm.  Cost is $300 per person.  Dates available are April 6th & 7th, May 12th & 13th, June 15th & 16th, July 13th & 14th, Sept 22nd & 23rd.   Call the shop or email us at info@davidsonflyfishing.com to register.

ON THE WATER WITH KEVIN HOWELL

Learn a variety of tactics from one of the best. These classes are FREE. Dates and ciriculum are as follows:

March 16^th 2012 -Nymph Fishing 101-

Join National Champion Kevin Howell for a 4 hour discussion on nymph fishing.  Kevin will cover suggested rigs, flies, indicators and then put your waders on and get in the water with him as he walks you through reading water and fish behavior.  Class will start at 8:30 and end between 12 and 12:30.  Best of all it is totally free to attend.

April 21^st 2012 – Sight Fishing -

Join National Champion Kevin Howell for a 2 hour discussion on sight fish.  Kevin will cover everything from sight fishing on the flats to casting to rising trout in a mountain stream.  Kevin will also cover new casting techniques for accuracy and speed.  Class will start at 8:30 and end around 10:30.  Best of all it is totally free to attend.

May 11^th 2012 –Dry Fly Fishing-

Join National Champion Kevin Howell for a 2 hour discussion on fishing dry flies.  Kevin will cover, fly selection, and presentation.  Kevin will also cover casting, mending and line management which will allow for drag free presentations.  Class will start at 8:30 and end around 10:30.  Best of all it is totally free to attend.

July 6^th 2012 –Switching from Trout to Bass-

Join National Champion Kevin Howell for a 4 hour discussion on how to switch from trout fishing to smallmouth bass.  Kevin will cover, rod, line and fly modifications.  Kevin will also cover fly casts for the bass angler as well as reading water.  This class will be held on a bass stream.  Class will start at 8:30 and end between 12 and 12:30.  Best of all it is totally free to attend.  You must call the shop register and get directions to meeting location.

October 12^th 2012 –Finding Fall Trout-

Join National Champion Kevin Howell for a 2 hour discussion on finding fall trout.  Kevin will discuss the migratory patterns of trout in fall and winter months.  Kevin will also cover the best tactics for fishing in the fall and early winter.   Class will start at 8:30 and end around 10:30.  Best of all it is totally free to attend.

November 16^th 2012 –Beginning Saltwater Fishing-

Join National Champion Kevin Howell for a 4 hour discussion on how to get started fly fishing in the big pond.  Kevin will discuss saltwater rods, reels and lines.  Kevin will also cover basic fly selection, best saltwater fish to target with a fly rod, as well as recommended saltwater trips for the beginner and intermediate saltwater angler.  .  Class will start at 8:30 and end between 12 and 12:30.  Best of all it is totally free to attend.

The 2012 Southeast Regional Qualifier for Team USA has been announced on the Davidson River and surrounding waters for February 17th,18th,19th 2012. This is a great opportunity to come watch some of the best anglers in the country compete for a spot on next years Team USA. This event is being hosted out of Davidson River Outfitters in Brevard, North Carolina. Venues to include the Davidson River, East Fork of the French Broad, Tanasee Creek Lake, and the Davidson River Private Waters. For more information please visit the website www.usnffc.com

We now carry Orvis in the shop so come by and check out the new lines of clothing, waders, and rods.

The 2011 Southeast Regional Fly Fishing Tournament was held this past weekend in the Nantahala National Forest. DRO Guide Bill Strickland finished 6th over all and will be the #2 seated angler to represtent the Southeast in the National Flyfishing Championships  which will be held in Cherokee, North Carolina.  This tournament is scheduled for  May 19th through May 22nd and will host the top 30 anglers in North America.  Stay tuned for more information.

2011 Southeast Regional Top 10

1. Randy Hanner          Team USA

2. Anthony Naranja          Team USA

3. Kurt Finlayson        Team USA

4. Josh Stephens          Team USA

5. Chris Lee          North Carolina

6. Bill Strickland          North Carolina

7. Cory Roberts          Georgia

8. Brian Katzenmair        North Carolina

9. Paul Bourcq          North Carolina

10. Kevin Lowe         Tennessee

The 2011 Flyfishing Film Tour makes a stop in Asheville, NC on April 9th at the Highland Brewing Co. Doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are available at  Hunter banks Fly Shop.  $10 in advance $20 at the door. See you there!

What a great way to get warmed up for Spring fishing! Starting February 1, 2011 through February 28, 2011  buy a 2 person half day guided trip on the DRO private water for the price of a 1 person half day. That’s a savings of over $100 and a great way to get back into the swing after a cold winter. This promotion is blog specific so you must notify that you want the blog promotion at the time of booking in order to receive your discount.

Tight Lines!

Beginner Fly Tying with Lou Barlow
Jan 6, 13, 20, & 27 Cost $25
Feb 3, 10, 17, & 24 Cost $25

Tying Streamers For Trout with Kevin Howell
Sat Jan 8th at 8:30AM to 4PM
Cost $30 with a limit of 10 people

Rod Building with Kevin Howell
Cost $50 You will be required to bring a blank, reel seat, & guides.

Tying Midges & Micro Flies with Landon Lipke
Jan 19, 26 Cost $25
Feb 2, 9 Cost $25

For more information email us at info@davidsonflyfishing.com or give us a call at 888.861.0111

How to tie the Improved Yaller Hammer from Bill Strickland on Vimeo.