Classes & Clinics

  • 2013 Summer Fly Fishing Classes

    2013 Summer Fly Fishing Classes!

    on the Lawn or on the Water!


    Join us for our Summer Introduction to Fly Fishing classes! These classes focus on Beginning Casting, Equipment Assembly, Knots and what to expect when you hit the water for the first time! These lawn classes are designed to de-mystify the sport and give you the tools you need to get started. This has been a very popular class and prepared many people for a lifetime enjoying this wonderful outdoor activity.

    All equipment is included. Please call the shop for more details!

    Please email or call (541 488 6454) to reserve your spot today!

    Where: Garden Way Park in Ashland
    When: June 1st, July 11th, Aug 8th, Sept 7

    Cost: $35
    Instructor: Rachel Andras
    Skill: Beginner

    On the Water Intro Classes!

    Looking for a more complete Intro Class? Preparing for a trip? Consider taking our Beginning Fly Fishing Class 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.

    Please email or call (541 488 6454) to reserve your spot today!

    Where: Rivers Edge Park (Holy Water) on the Upper Rogue

    Cost: $100

    When: June 1st, August 10th
    Instructor: Rachel Andras

    Skill: Beginner

    Each student receives a handy guidebook to refer to after taking the class.


    Intro Class

    On the Water Rod & Reel Class!

    Back by popular demand!

    This will be the same class as our On the Water class described above only with the addition of a Rod & Reel kit you will be able to take home at the end of the day! Please call the shop for more details or to sign up!

    Where: Holy Water on the Upper Rogue

    When: July 13th

    Cost: $295

    Instructor: Rachel Andras

    Skill: Beginner

     

    Ashland Fly Shop

    541 488 6454

    info@theashlandflyshop.com

  • AFS Gear Swap 2013 Dates Announced!!

    Gear Swap!!

    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!

    Lots of good stuff priced to sell!

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

    Hack through the cobwebs in your garage for that back up to the back up 5wt you forgot you had and turn it into that new reel you've been eyeing for this coming season!
    Bring in any rods, reels or equipment you would like to include between now and at least 2 days prior to the swap and together we will decide on a realistic price you would like to get for it. If your item sells you will get the full balance of  the item in shop credit! Score! Please call or email us at the shop if you have any questions!  541 488 6454  will@theashlandflyshop.com


  • 2013 AFS Fly Tying classes!!

    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!

    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!

  • Upcoming Tying Class!

    Steelhead Fly Tying

    with Rich Zellman

    at The Ashland Fly Shop

    2013

    We are thrilled that Rich has agreed to host his class with us again this year!  It's been my pleasure to get to know Rich over my time here and watch him become one of the most sought after guides in the area. His Steelhead flies are truly outstanding and I have sent custom orders of them all over the country. This is a great tying opportunity! Call the shop or reply to sign up! 541 488 6454

    Where: The Ashland Fly Shop

    When: Saturday, April 20th 10 am - 4 pm

    Cost: $75

    *Please bring your vise, tools and threads. A light is nice to have as well. Rich will provide the remaining materials for the class. Please call with any questions. Thanks!

    Zellman Fly tying class
    Tying Classes are fun! We have a great space for it as well
    The Ashland Fly Shop
    541 488 6454
  • Jack Schlotter Fly Tying Classes 2013 @ AFS

    Jack Schlotter Fly Tying 2013
    I can't recommend these classes enough if you are looking to take your tying to the next level. Jack has been teaching these popular tying classes for years in the Rogue valley. Jack is an Umpqua Feather Merchants Signature tyer for the reason that his flies are very effective. Jack has a very high number of returning students because he seems to always have a new take on a pattern and new ideas each year. Well worth it!
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    Schlotter's Black Larry

    Saturday, Jan. 5th - Tying Nymphs
    Saturday, Jan. 12th - Tying Dry Flies
    Saturday, Jan. 26th - Tying Steelhead Flies
    Saturday, April 6th - date change - Tying Terrestrials and Attractors

    Where: The Ashland Fly Shop

    When: Check the dates above
    Cost: Classes are $50 each
    Time: Classes begin at 10:00 am and go till around 4 - 5
    What to bring:
    Jack includes in the cost of each class, all the necessary hooks and materials, except thread, for patterns tied. He also will provide a complete recipe list and picture for each pattern. Jack and the shop will work with participants if they wish to buy additional materials.

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

    Participants must bring their own fly tying tools and thread.

    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

    as these classes fill up very fast!*
  • Hazlett's tying class really messy.. and really fun!

    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!

    Steelhead flies blessed by Buddha!

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

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

    keep it clean gang...

    keep it clean gang...

  • Excellent Turnout for Spey Sunday!

    Thanks for coming everyone! See you next month!!

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

    Even the channel was quite high!

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

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

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

    A great day to talk tackle

    A great day to talk tackle

    Lots of good rod & reel match ups

    Lots of good rod & reel match ups

    Aim for the trees!

    Aim for the trees!

  • 3rd Sunday Spey Casting - this week!

    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

    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!

    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

  • Steelhead Flies with Jon Hazlett!

    Steelhead Fly Tying
    with Jon Hazlett
    at The Ashland Fly Shop

    Please join us Saturday, April 21st for a Steelhead fly tying class with local guide Jon Hazlett! Jon is the creator of 2 of our most popular flies here at the shop. The Dirk Wiggler and the Duece Wigalo. These flies are tied in the modern "shank style" with a trailing hook. Jon says he has a couple other creations in the works that he will share with the class as wellCall the shop or reply to sign up! 541 488 6454

     

    Hazlett's Dirk Wiggler

    Hazlett's Dirk Wiggler

    Where:The Ashland Fly Shop

    When:Saturday, April 21st 10 am - 4:00 pm

    Cost: $50
    *Please bring your vise, tools and threads. A light is nice to have as well. Jon will provide the remaining materials for the class. Please call with any questions. Thanks!

     

     
     

     

  • Spey Casting Class with George Cook & Jon Hazlett - March 18th, 2012

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    George Cook

    As a sales rep for Sage Fly Rods as well as RIO Fly lines George has been on the fore front of designing and developing the modern Spey Rod as well as the Shooting Head style Spey Line. George ran Sage's Fly Casting Schools in the Pacific Northwest through the 80's and speaking for myself, is one of the finest natural casters with a single or double handed rod I have ever seen.


    Hazlett Spey Cast

    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



     

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