There are many beautiful and often productive places to fish creeks along the North Shore, and we’re happy to share a few in this one day adventure. This is an opportunity to apply casting skills and fish with long-time instructors. We will then head out for practice on one or more local creeks. The instructors will hold group lectures creekside as well as offer one on one instruction to improve the odds of success, fish willing. Students will learn about reading the water, angles of approach for stealth, fly selection, mending, and more. Flys will be included in the materials fee. This is a class for folks who are competent casters, who can roll cast as well as overhead cast.  A previous casting class or other experience is recommended, as we will spend most of our time fishing. This course differs from a guided trip in that education will be the focus over intense fishing. This class is dependent on weather conditions. Flooding or other storm conditions may require either a rescheduling, or cancellation with full refund. 

Students who do not own a fly rod or a reel should contact the instructor to discuss borrowing the limited amount of equipment we have available for class. Information will be provided upon registration.

Rental is another option: if rental equipment is needed please contact Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply: 218-387-3136  info@stoneharborws.com or Bear Track Outfitters: www.bear-track.com 1-800-795-8068

Required Tools

• Minnesota fishing license (trout stamp required for ages 18-64; see regulations for other exceptions)
• Family licenses require family trout stamp or multiple trout stamps, check with regulations.
• Fly rod and reel (a 5 to 7 weight is a preferred weight for our fishing needs)
• Floating line (weight should match the size reel you have)
• Leader, tippet, tools and an fly box are required, and not included in the materials fee.
• Chest high waders (the preferred waders are ones that require a separate pair of wading boots as opposed to the neoprene type of waders with the boots attached)
• Good boots, preferably studded, will help on slippery surfaces.  
• Personal floatation device (PFD) is not legally required, but would be recommended for folks who aren’t strong swimmers.
• Optional Tools
• Polarized glasses (some type of eye protection is required)
• Mosquito repellent
• Sunblock
• Head net (optional but necessary some years)
• Hat with a brim for sun protection as well as protection from errant casts
• A wading staff is recommended.  This can be any piece of strong wood with a wrist strap, even a ski pole.