{"title":"Entomology For The Fly Fisher Classes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"streamside-fly-fishing-seminar-entomology-matching-the-hatch","title":"Streamside Fly Fishing Seminar: Entomology \u0026 Matching the Hatch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"bd-KfIUTMkw\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bd-KfIUTMkw?fs=1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing able to identify the bugs in and on the waters you are fishing, when you are fishing them is one of the chief skills of a successful fly fisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Aquatic Biologist and Fly Fishing Geek Peter Stitcher for an in-depth look at entomology and how to match the hatch. Participants will meet at the Ascent Fly Shop (10143 W Chatfield Ave. Unit 1. Littleton, CO 80127) for an in-depth review of trout's aquatic and terrestrial foods, their life cycles and defining characteristics, and the fly patterns that match them. Upon completion of the classroom portion, participants will apply the topics and techniques discussed by sampling invertebrates on and around the park's lakes and river while finding the best match in their fly boxes. The class will run from 8am - 1pm, including the streamside portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will each receive a handout detailing the life-cycles and defining characteristics of the species that trout eat as well as the fly patterns commonly used to match each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach participant will also receive a complete \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFly Fishing Entomology Kit,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003evalued at $55.95, which includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRip-Stop Nylon Match the Hatch Belt Pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSci-Fly Fly Fishing Seine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvertebrate Sample Vial Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFly Fishing Invertebrate Magnifier \u0026amp; Hook Size Key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFly Fishing Thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvertebrate Tweezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"web-river-oracle-full-kit-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3864\/7136\/files\/web-river-oracle-full-kit-2.jpg\" alt=\"web-river-oracle-full-kit-2.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants are encouraged to bring their own waders and boots, a pencil, and a beverage or snack for their time on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe class is limited to 16 participants and costs $160 per person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe look forward to having you join us, providing a fish-eye view of the hatch, and setting you up to make every day a great day on the water! Book your seat today before it fills up!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"pheasant-tail-nymph-crossover-fly-pattern.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3864\/7136\/files\/pheasant-tail-nymph-crossover-fly-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"pheasant-tail-nymph-crossover-fly-pattern.jpg\" width=\"658\" height=\"220\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ascent Fly Fishing","offers":[{"title":"Sunday June 28th: 8:00am - 1:00pm","offer_id":42572065407072,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday July 19th: 8:00am - 1:00pm","offer_id":42858269376608,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday August 16th: 800am - 1:00pm","offer_id":42858269409376,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday September 27th: 8:00am - 1:00pm","offer_id":42858269442144,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3864\/7136\/files\/fly_fishing_entomology_class__32379.1593530649.1280.1280.jpg?v=1701372235"},{"product_id":"fly-box-organization","title":"Creating Order in Your Fly Box: Fly Box Organization Guide - Online Class","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"281\" width=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uZ4pFup4W8M?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an Online Class - You will receive a viewing code upon purchase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this film, you will Join Aquatic Biologist Peter Stitcher for an in-depth look at trout foods and the flies we use to imitate them. In this step-by-step tutorial, Peter will walk you through the \u003cem\u003eHatch Organization Method\u003c\/em\u003e, which will equip you to identify EVERY fly in your fly box according to the insects and life cycles they imitate, and repack them in a simple, intuitive way in order to quickly and easily match every hatch on the water. Once you have watched and applied this video, one page of your fly box will be dedicated to the aquatic life cycle of trout foods under the surface of the water, while the opposite page of your box will be dedicated to the adult life cycles flying and floating on top of the water. Each row in your fly box will be dedicated to an order (family of flies) - midges, mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, etc. which will allow you to quickly find the correct flies in your box when on the water and follow that hatch as it progresses simply by running your finger across a single row in your fly box! Never again will you have to guess what the flies in your box imitate or when to fish them!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e If you are wanting to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemystify \u0026amp; Organize Your Fly Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSave Time on the Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSave Money in the Fly Shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuickly \u0026amp; Easily Match Every Hatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatch More Fish Every Trip to the River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Order in Your Fly Box is a must-see for you! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Chapters Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Organize Your Flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing the Right Fly Bo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing to Sort \u0026amp; Organize Your Flies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefining Fly Categories and Types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Steps to the Hatch Organization Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSorting Your Flies by Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSorting and Packing Dry Fly Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSorting and Packing Wet Fly Patterns and Streamers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganizing Your Fly Box by Water Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganizing Your Fly Box by Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere is what the Industry Pros are saying about this film:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"River Oracle’s approach to fly types and how to organize one's fly boxes is excellent and we certainly recommend it to new as well as experienced trout fly fishers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDave \u0026amp; Emily Whitlock \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDave Whitlock’s Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods\u003c\/span\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eImitating and Fishing Natural Fish Foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This video is a great tool for anglers to keep order in their fly boxes. Not to mention, Peter explains the details of entomology with a simple approach. This a must see for anglers of all skill levels\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandon Mayer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSight Fishing for Trout\u003c\/span\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e101 Trout Tips: A Guide's Secrets, Tactics, and Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Organization is paramount when a amassing a fly selection. River Oracle’s \u003cem\u003eCreating Order in your Fly Box\u003c\/em\u003e provides a crash course on basic entomology and the tools to organize your fly boxes. By following these simple guidelines, you maximize your fishing time and catch more trout.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePat Dorsey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eColorado Guide Flies \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTying and Fishing Tailwater Flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRun Time: 82 minutes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtitles \u0026amp; Closed Captions in English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in Association with Ascent Fly Fishing \u0026amp; Surface Film Productions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ascent Fly Fishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39934542348384,"sku":"V-ORDERDVD","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3864\/7136\/files\/how_to_organize_a_fly_box__54366.1701556019.1280.1280.jpg?v=1701888451"},{"product_id":"bugs-brews-match-the-hatch-class","title":"Bugs \u0026 Brews- Match the Hatch Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eJoin Aquatic Biologist and Fly Fishing Geek Peter Stitcher at a for a fly fishing class like none other, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBugs and Brews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e! If you are tired of guessing which flies to use while watching other anglers catch fish, this in depth, all-levels, 2.5 hour talk on entomology for the fly fisher and matching the hatch is for you! \u003cem\u003eParticipants will each receive \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e10 flies, a packet of notes, and their 1st beer with their ticket.\u003c\/em\u003e Aided by high-resolution videos, animations, and craft brews, you will learn how to identify every bug in, on, and around the river and quickly match it to the best fly patterns in your box. 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Aided by high-resolution videos, and animations  you will learn how to identify every bug in, on, and around the river and quickly match it to the best fly patterns in your box. 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