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   OUT 217 - Professional Fly Fish Guiding Skills II

2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: OUT 117 ; Minimum grade C-.
Introduces students to the higher-level skill set required for a successful fly fishing guided experience. Topics will include lake and river dynamics and finding the fish, and fly tying as well as the effects of weather on guided experiences. Methods of guiding the client to the best fishing locations will be discussed. These include wading, floating, and moving water as well as a variety of both hard and inflatable boats. Methods will be taught on the presentation of the fly, successfully striking the fish, and catch and release techniques. Other topics directly related to the business of fly fishing such as risk management, etiquette, permitting, and types of related careers will be discussed.
LECLB 45 Clock hours



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