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Western
Sport Shop: Events:
Clinics: Steelhead
On the Water
Russian River Steelhead Clinic
With Carlo Bongio
November - February
Clinic
Space Currently Available -
December 6th, 2008
January 3rd, 2009
For
the earliest announcement of clinic dates, subscribe to our email newsletter!
If
you have a group of 4 or more, and would like to schedule this as a
custom clinic, please email steelhead@westernsportshop.com
Clinic
dates are announced in our Email Newslettter - SIGN
UP HERE
Steelhead
fishing with a fly is truly a graduate school for anglers. Make no mistake,
this is technically challenging fishing. But, when your first (or 50th!)
steelhead takes your carefully drifted fly and rockets away like a freight
train, the hours of casting and working the waters are sure to be forgotten.
Though many lament
how the Russian River has changed over the past decades, there have
been many improvements in the fishery lately, with between 5,000 and
10,000 steelhead returning each winter. It is an ideal place to learn
how to pursue this winter-run fish, and techniques learned in this class
are applicable to almost any waters. Carlo has optimized the timing
of this course to maximize the possibility of hooking one of these hard-fighting
fish.
Carlo Bongio has
fished the Russian River in bad years and through tremendous runs. His
careful note-taking and observations have made allowed him to consistently
catch and release steelhead on the Russian River for over 20 years.
His extensive knowledge and easy teaching style will unlock the secrets
of this near-mythic fish.
What Is Covered
in this Clinic:
Steelhead Tackle Selection & Rigging
Steelhead
Fly Selection
Reading the Water for Best Results
Wading Techniques
Using a Shooting Head System
Double-Haul Casting Techniques
Presentation
Techniques for Steelhead
Specific Instructions geared to each participant's needs
General Information
& Fees:
Clinic
Meets at the Russian River -
The location will depend upon water conditions and timing of the runs.
You will receive specific meeting info and a map before the class date.
Please note: The Russian River fishery is negatively impacted by rain.
If there is substantial rain within 48 hours before the class, it may
be postponed.
Limited to 5 attendees.
All class members must have valid California Fishing License w/ Steelhead
Punch Card
Reservations
required.
Clinic Fees:
$125/person
Please note: Wading
is required for this clinic. Attendees should have mastered basic casting
techniques & be familiar with basic fly fishing equipment. If you already
have mastered the double-haul cast, let Carlo know before the class.
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 signup
online via our secure server, call either store to sign up by phone,
or obtain a faxable signup form by clicking here:
Download
Russian River Steelhead 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 w/ Steelhead Punch Card(available at
stores)
9' 8 weight
fly rod. (7 - 9 weight rod acceptable).
Fly
reel with smooth drag set up with a shooting head system.
150 yards of 30# backing recommended
9 foot tapered leaders in 1x - 3x tippet size
Steelhead
Fly Assortment
Waders
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.
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
Russian River Steelhead Outfit:
TACKLE
Rod -
Sage 890-4 XPS
Reel -
Line -
~150 yards 30# backing, 200' Running Line, RIO shooting heads in INT,
3 and 6 sink rates.
Leaders/Tippet -
RIO 9' tapered leaders in 1x - 3x (should be compatible with the tippets
you use.)
CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT
Waders -
Simms Breathable Gore-Tex
Boots -
Simms G3 Wading boots
Insulation -
Simms WaderWick or Fleece Bottoms, depending upon conditions.
Simms WaderWick base layer
Simms Windstopper Fleece Top
Simms Waterproof Wading Jacket
Simms Windstopper
Fleece Fingerless gloves, and Simms fleece cap.
Wading staff - Pro
Staff extendable model
Glasses - Action Optics Polarized
OTHER ITEMS
"Fly Fishing Accessory Pack" - Nippers, hemostat, thermometer, leader
straightener and hook sharpener.
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