Fishing Rod Building Class This is one of our most popular classes. In this class you will receive complete "level 101" instruction on custom rod building. From start to finish you will learn the details of how any custom rod is assembled. When the class is finished you will have completed your first custom rod. You will also learn the valuable skills of repairing and maintaining your own fishing rods through the years. The custom rod building class is a "hands on" class so we do not take more than 8 students per class. (To schedule a class we need a minimum of 4 people).
Instructors: Classes are taught right here in the 3 Rivers Fly and Tackle shop by our own skilled Pro Staff with over 20 years of combined experience in custom rod building.
2011/2012 Class Schedule: Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m for 3 weeks. Come join us for two weeks of fun and learn a valuable new skills. A new class starts on the first Tuesday of every month with the exception of the first class which starts on November 29th. Call or email us to sign up at 907-373-5434 or staff@3riversflyandtackle.com
Costs: $100.00-50% ($50) non-refundable deposit due at sign up.
Fly Tying Classes
Fly tying is an art that is easily learned by people of all ages. In this class our Pro Staff will teach all of the basics of tying flies. From dry flies for grayling to big streamers for salmon, you will learn the skills to get you started on a great new craft that you can use through the years. Whether you are tying flies for art or for use, this class will teach you a skill that will save you money and give you the satisfaction of catching fish with flies you have created. The fly tying class is a "hands on" class so we do not take more than 8 students per class. (To schedule a class we need a minimum of 4 people).
Instructors: Your instructor for this class will be Matt Flora. Matt is an expert flyfisherman and fly tyer.
2011/2012 Class Schedule: Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for two weeks. A new class starts on the first Monday of every month starting on November 7th through the winter. Call or email us to sign up at 907-373-5434 or staff@3riversflyandtackle.com
Costs: $75.00 - 50% ($37.50) non-refundable deposit due at sign up. The cost of the class is all inclusive. We supply everything you need to get started. All materials and tools are furnished and you keep all of the flies you tie during the class. In addition, all students receive a 10% discount on fly tying materials purchased during the class.
