The Southern Sierra Fly Fishers is a huge supporter of the 50/50 On the Water Campaign to empower more women to participate in the sport of fly fishing. We have created Celine’s Fly Gals Weekend to achieve just that. The class is geared towards women who are interested in learning about fly fishing, specifically those who are just beginning or have never before fly fished. The class teaches students the basic mechanics of fly casting, knot tying, entomology, conservation, river etiquette, fly tying, and essential gear and tackle.
Date: October 10, 2020
Location: Kern River Fish Hatchery, Kernville, CA
Time: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: Free to Members. Non-Members need to register: Membership fee of $25
Details: We are super excited to bring back our third annual Women's Fly Fishing Clinic! We have an amazing line up of instructors from all over Southern California to teach the class. Classes will be held at Kern River Fish Hatchery. The day begins with a fun and easy yoga class designed to fire up those fly fishing muscles followed by classes in casting, entomology, fly tying, conservation, knots, and gear and tackle. The day ends with a lively Pint Night at Kern River Brewing.
Lunch is included in the class. You are welcome to bring a yoga mat or a towel, but not required. Please bring water shoes or wading boots as we will be on the river for the casting class.
Schedule:
7:00 AM- Check in at Kern River Fly Shop
7:30 AM-8:00 AM- Intro to Fly Fishing
Caravan to Kern River Fish Hatchery for classes
8:30-9:00 AM- Yoga
Rotations
Casting
Entomology
Etiquette and Conservation
Lunch + Conversation on safety
Fly Tying
Gear, Tackle
Knots
7:00 PM- Pint Night
Mentorship Day
Date: October 11, 2020
Location: Kernville, CA
Time: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pre-Requisite: Women's Fly Fishing Class
Cost: Club Membership
Details: This is an excellent opportunity to apply your newly learned classroom knowledge with actual time on the water. You will be fly fishing the Kern River with one of our club members or instructors from the previous day. This will immediately reinforce everything you learned in class. You’ll also learn how to read the water for likely spots in the river holding fish. This mentor class is also open to Women's Class participant's family members and their significant others. A valid California fishing license is required. Please bring your own fly fishing gear, if you have one. If not, equipment rentals are available at the Fly Shop.