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BIG SALES AT DRO

COME BY THE SHOP AND SEE OUR BUY 1 GET 1 FREE TIPPET SPOOLS. 0X TO 7X AND INCLUDES FLUROCARBON. BRANDS FROM RIO, SCIENTIFIC ANGLER, UMPQUA, AND MORE! ALL SALE ITEMS ARE MARKET IN SALE BOX WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

WNC Flyfishing Expo

Come joing us November 6th & 7th for the Western North Carolina Flyfishing Expo. See new products for 2011, discounts on 2010 gear, fly tying demonstrations, fly casting, and more.

http://www.wncflyfishingexpo.com/index.php

Annual Kanuga Trip with DRO

Kanuga Conference Center gets local recognition on News 13 for their annual flyfishing trip with Davidson River Outfitters.  Over the past few years Kanuga has coordinated groups of 30 people from aroound the country to enjoy serenity and spirituality.  To see the video see link below.

http://www.wlos.com/shared/newsroom/features/absolute-le/videos/wlos_vid_248.shtml

2010 Fall Classes

Sampler Class    September 24th 2-3 hours   $20 per person

One day Emerger Class    August 21st  $150 per person

Two Day Predator School   September 25-26  $325 per person

FREE BEGINNERS CLASS    August 27th   1 hour   5:30pm – 6:30pm

For more information email us at info@davidsonflyfishing.com

2 Day Predator School

Join DRO in one of the most popular fly fishing schools in Western NorthCarolina.  In this school, participants will learn everything from casting techniques, knot tying, gear, and basic fly selections.  The second day is spent on the river with guides from DRO learning water safety, mending, and other techniques that can only be demonstrated on the water.  After lunch on day 2. you will break up into groups and enjoy an afternoon of guided fishing practicing what you have learned.   Cost is $325 per person. For more information or to sign up call 1( 888) 861.0111.

Class Dates: April 24th – 25th at 8am

Winter Class Schedule

Beginning Fly Tying  $40 per person   

Dates:  January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th.  From 6pm- 8pm.  

Join Instructors Bill Strickland & Lou Barlow for our beginners course in fly tying. This class is designed to get you up and started tying basic fly patterns or use this as a refresher course if you have not tied in several years.  The class will cover majority of all the tools used for tying and will teach you the basic flies to tie such as the Elk Hair Caddis, San Juan Worms, Egg Patterns, WoolyBuggers, etc.  We will supply all the tools and materials while in the class and also provide each person with a DRO fly tying manual.  If interested please email Bill Strickland at bstrickland@davidsonflyfishing.com.

Bass Flies   $35 per person

Dates: February 10th, 17th.  From 6pm – 8 pm

Join Instructor Walker Parrott as he shows you how to tie basic and advanced flies for catching big bass this summer.  This class is recommended for those individuals who have some fly tying skills.  Flies will include Clouser Minnows, Poppers, Sliders, and various other flies.  For more information please contact Walker at Walker@davidsonflyfishing.com

Southern Appalachian Trout Flies   $40 per person

Dates: January 23rd

Learn to tie local flies with one of the Masters in the Industry. Kevin Howell will teach you how to tie some of the traditional Southern Appalachian Flies such as the Yallar Hammer, Sheepfly, Secret Weapon, as well as a few other mountain trout flies. Previous tying experience is preferred.  Contact Kevin Howell for further information at info@davidsonflyfishing.com

Rod Building  $ 75 per person

Dates: January 5th, 19th, 26th….. February 2nd

This class will teach individuals how to build their own graphite fly rod.  You will cover all aspects of building a rod from selecting materials and handles to wrapping guides and epoxying the rod.  DRO will supply all glues,epoxy,and rod driers.  Student swill need to provide 1″ roll of masking tape, a 1/4″ chain saw file, and a pair of sharp fine point scissors.  You will also receive a how to manual for rod building and 15% discount for all material ordered through DRO.  For more information email us at info@davidsonflyfishing.com

Fly Tying With Kevin Howell: Sheep Fly



Hook:
Mustad 79580 #8
Tail: Hackle fiber (Brown)
Body: Sheep fly dubbing finished with brown hackle
Wing: Grizzly hackle tips

To order these materials go to:
www.davidsonflyfishing.com!

Fly Tying With Kevin Howell: Panfish Spider

Hook: Mustad 94831 #10
Body: Sponge foam ant body
Legs: Black rubber legs

To order these materials, go to www.davidsonflyfishing.com.

Fly Tying With Kevin Howell: Clouser’s Foxy Red Minnow

Hook: Tiemko 200R #6
Eyes: Extra small lead dumbell
Tail: Red Fox Tail
Body: Red Fox Tail w/ crystal flash

To order these materials, go to www.davidsonflyfishing.com!

Fly Tying with Kevin Howell: Estaz Zonker

 

Tie your own Estaz Zonker using the following materials:

Hook: Tiemco Bass 8089 #2
Eyes: Small lead dumbbell
Tail: Olive zonker
Body: Root beer estaz

To Order These Materials Online Go To, DavidsonFlyFishing.com!

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