Switch Rod Classes - June 7, 2009

What is a Switch Rod? It is a rod that has unlimited potential in a variety of casting and fishing applications for the Truckee River. An 11 foot, two handed rod in a five weight and six weight, lined with the new short Skagit Lines from Rio, allow an angler to make a spey cast on the Truckee River. Eliminating the use of a back cast enables an angler to fish large heavy flies or swing soft hackles to the toughest reaches. A switch rod is a perfect tool for the difficult back casting situations you will encounter on the Truckee River. When it comes to nymphing, there is nothing better than a Switch Rod. Long mends and hard to reach seams feel effortless with the long rod length of a Switch Rod. Snap T, double spey, switch cast, and perry poke are all casts you can learn in a day along the banks of the Truckee River with Gilligan. Come see what all the hype is about.

Beginning fly fishing 101 - June 6, 2009

This beginning fly fishing class will give you the basic foundation necessary not only to catch fish but to understand the patterns in which fish feed in the Truckee River and Little Truckee Rivers. The class includes rigging your rod, knot tying, casting, entomology, and of course how to properly land a fish if we get that lucky. Class is taught on stream either at the Truckee or Little Truckee River. From Surgeons knots to Clinch knots, from Steeple casts and 10 and 2, I can show you the art of fly fishing. Cost per person is $100 for a four hour class. Class is limited to six people.