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Western
Sport Shop: Events:
Clinics: Shad
On
the Water Shad Clinic
With Carlo Bongio
Shad
Fly Fishing Clinic have finished for 2005 - Thank you!
These
typically run May through late June, depending on conditions.
The anadromous American
Shad is a fly fisher's dream. When hooked, shad's aerial displays are
reminiscent of a tarpon or steelhead's flight. The shad runs as powerfully
as a salmon, and shows a tremendous amount of endurance. Shad hit flies
with reckless abandon and attack with such shuddering strikes that you
may find them arm-numbing. This day-long clinic will give you the tools
you need to effectively pursue and catch this most challenging and exciting
of gamefish on a fly rod.
What Is Covered
in this Clinic:
Wading Techniques
Fly Selection
Reading the Water for Best Results
Casting & Fishing Shooting Heads
Presentation Techniques for Shad (which work well for steelhead too!)
*Plus - Russian River Hot Spots
General Information
& Fees:
Clinic
Meets at the Santa Rosa Western Sport Shop - 2790 Santa Rosa Ave.
Limited to 8 attendees.
Reservations
required.
Clinic Fees:
$125/person
Please note: This
clinic requires wading to be most effective. Attendees should have mastered
basic casting techniques & be familiar with basic fly fishing equipment.
For more information, please contact Carlo Bongio at the Santa Rosa
store (707) 542-4432 or San Rafael store (415) 456-5454.
Signup Information:
To sign
up for this clinic, you can call either store to sign up by phone, obtain
a downloadable signup form by clicking here
Download
Shad Clinic Signup Form
(Requires
FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available at http://www.adobe.com)
Email
signups can be sent to:
Classes@WesternSportShop.com
(please specify the location, date and clinic if using this method.
Be sure to include your credit card to reserve a spot. If you do not
wish to give complete credit card information, leave out the last four
digits and expiration date. We will confirm that information with you
after we receive your email.) You can also mail the downloadable signup
form or phone in your reservation directly to either
store.
Equipment List
Required:
Valid California Fishing License (available at stores)
8 weight fly
rod with fighting butt. (6 or 7 weight rod acceptable).
Disk-drag reel set up with a shooting head system. (enough capacity
for approximately 150-200 yards of backing, plus 200â running line &
30' head)
20-30# Backing Running line
Shooting heads with a sink rate of 2, 3 and 4.
Shad Flies in sizes 6 & 8 (chartruese, red, orange are most popular)
7 foot tapered leaders in 2x - 3x tippet size Waders (unless you want
to "wet wade")
Wading staff
Polarized sunglasses
Hat Sunscreen
Food, drinks & necessary snacks
If
you have any questions regarding equipment,
contact Carlo Bongio at the Santa Rosa store (707) 542-4432
or San Rafael store (415) 456-5454.
If
you are interested in this clinic, but cannot attend this date, please
email shad@westernsportshop.com, and we will let you know as more dates
are set. Also - be sure to sign
up for our free email newsletter to get the latest word on clinic
dates and upcoming events.
Other
"On The Water Clinics":
Putah Creek Nymph Clinic
- Russian River Steelhead Clinic -
Shad Clinic
Sage Casting Clinics - Sage Spey Casting
Clinic
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Our
Suggested
Shad Outfit:
TACKLE
Rod - Sage
890 or 790 XP
Reel - Ross
Reels Canyon Big Game BG4
Line - ~150 yards backing, 200' RIO Running Line, Scientific Anglers
Mastery Series Shooting heads in 2, 3 and 4 sink rates.
Leaders/Tippet - Umpqua, Climax or RIO 7' tapered leaders in 2x - 3x
(should be compatible with the tippets you use.)
CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT
Waders - Simms Lightweight Breathable Gore-Tex
Boots - Simms Lightweight
Wading boots
Wading staff - Pro Staff extendable model
Glasses - Action Optics Polarized
OTHER ITEMS
Back Country Laboratories SPF-30 Sunscreen
Waterproof Camera & Film
"Fly Fishing Accessory Pack" - Nippers, hemostat, thermometer, leader
straightener and hook sharpener.
Fishing License Holder
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