Classes & Clinics

2013 Summer Fly Fishing Classes!

on the Lawn or on the Water!

This class covers the same basics as our Intro class only we will spend additional time with you on the water covering methods you will use day in & day out including:

Proper dry fly presentation, Nymph fishing and Streamer fishing. Classes will be held with a maximum of 4-6 students and all equipment is included.

Gear Swap!!

We will be having our annual Gear Swap & Sale, Saturday and Sunday, March 23rd & 24th at the shop!

This is an excellent opportunity to get into some great used gear at great prices! Event begins at 10 am when we open the doors and as in previous years we will have goodies & coffee on hand.

I've got quite a few rods to put out from Sage, Redington & more as well as reels from top manufacturers. Gear bags, fly lines - spey & single hand, Fly Tying Materials & Tools, accesories etc. We will also be having a huge Fly Sale with many pattens going for $.50! This will be our largest event by far as the equipment is already stacking up! We will also be putting many items on sale storewide.

Lots of good stuff priced to sell!

We want your Used Gear - here's how it works!

We are happy to announce the dates of our 2013 AFS Fly Tying classes. This year we have partnered with Master Tying instructor, Dan Kelllog! We have a couple of  Beginners classes,  and category classes for the more experienced tyer.  Scroll down for details, dates & costs!!

Dan Kellog at his very organized desk!

Saturday, March 16th - Beginning Fly Tying $20

Saturday, March 30th - Caddisflies Bottom to Top $50

Saturday April 13th - Effective Stillwater Flies $50

Saturday April 27th - Mayflies Bottom to Top $50

Saturday, May 11th - Beginning Fly Tying $20

Beginning classes - Classes will take place at The Ashland Fly Shop from 10am - 2 pm. This will be an introduction to the craft of fly tying. You can expect to learn to tie a a nymph, dry and streamer fly. All materials and equipment are provided. More detailed info is available by calling the shop!

Category classes - Classes will take place at The Ashland Fly Shop from 10am -4:30pm. Students will need to bring their own vises and tools as well as basic materials (threads, some hooks, hair/fur/feathers). You will cover as many as a half dozen patterns thoroughly. The "Bottom to Top" series will focus on the general life cycle of the insect from Nymph to adult.   Dan is an excellent, meticulous tyer so expect both challenge and reward!! More detailed info will be available as the classes approach or by calling the shop!

Schlotter's Rogue Foam Stone

Where: The Ashland Fly Shop

*All participants will receive a materials list prior to each class*.

Please also note Jack's classes are for intermediate to advanced tyers as they cover many patterns in a day. Thank you!

*Make a note of the dates and call the shop to reserve your space

Four Steelhead Fly Fishers with cabin fever cozied up to our cafeteria tables this weekend for Jon Bon Hazlett's annual Steelhead flies class! Some awesome (and double secret) patterns were tied and a good time was had by all. Thanks everyone!!

Steelhead flies blessed by Buddha!

umm.. you're not supposed to see that.

keep it clean gang...

Thanks for coming everyone! See you next month!!

Trick is to look like you know what you're talking about!

Switch rod demo to start the day.. Even the channel was quite high!

Loop of the day goes to Dr. Pena! Nice form!

A great day to talk tackle

Lots of good rod & reel match ups

Aim for the trees!

Please join The Ashland Fly Shop at Tou Velle Park on the Rogue River the 3rd Sunday of every month from 10 to 1 ish for a gathering of spey casting enthusiasts & local instructors! Were putting this together to help people with an interest in Spey Casting to get a first hand look at the techniques as well as those who've already taken the plunge an avenue to get tips & feedback on casting issues.. and for fun!  Call the shop for more info! 541 488 6454

AFS Employee Jake Crawford and the Sage VXP 6129

We've met in October & November and had a strong turnout each time. We hope this will turn into a cool regular event where people can come and get some insight into this increasingly popular technique.

Good form Brauner!

We will have lots of different Rods and Lines on hand from different manufacturers for you to demo. Sage, Winston, Airflo, Rio etc..

Please give us a call at the shop for more info!! We hope to see you!! 541 488 6454

Jon Hazlett

Many of you are familiar with local Steelhead guide Jon Hazlett. As part of Confluence Outfitters, Jon is one of our areas most sought after guides for the Rogue and other area rivers. Jon also leads most of the Two Hand casting classes we offer at the shop throughout the year. Jon will be on hand to assist with the class!

This class will also include a complimentary Understanding Spey Lines presentation to be held after hours at The Ashland Fly Shop Saturday the 17th. This on it's own would be worth the price of admission. Beverages will be provided.

This class will cover casting from both sides of the river. A shore lunch & snacks will be provided. All casting levels are encouraged to attend. There will be plenty of info here for every level!

George Cook is one of the biggest personalities in the world of Fly Fishing and has truly "been there and done that" and is happy to pass along his experience. Lets again show George and Sage that Southern Oregon/Northern California has got it going on in the 2 handed casting world!

What: Two Handed, Spey casting instruction with George Cook & Jon Hazlett

Where: Tou Velle Park on the Rogue River

When: Saturday March 17th Spey line talk 5pm - 7pm - Sunday March 18th  Class  9am-5pm

Cost: $150