Casting and fishing techniques, lure making, equipment selection, terminology, and regulation for fishing in Oregon's marine environment.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrated fundamental concepts of fly fishing including: Casting and line management, Knot tying
- Identified needed and appropriate equipment for participation
- Identified and Applied angling etiquette and safety preparation
- Identified and selected appropriate fly’s for specific environments
- Participated in water awareness, including: observation, approach, and reading water patterns
- Prepared for and Participated in a Day Field Experience
- Through regular and sustained engagement, demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and ability to participate in a selected physical activity for health, fitness, sport, or recreation.
Course Content
- Fundamental Concepts of Fly Fishing: Casting & Line Management, Equipment & Knots
- Angling customs and safety: Etiquette
- Fly selection: Aquatic Macro-invertebrate Ecology, Attractor Patterns
- Observation, Approach, and reading water
- Expedition: 8 Hour capstone Trip
- Conservation and Sustainability Philosophies
Topic Schedule
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Date |
Topic |
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Week 1 |
Casting and Line management |
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Week 2 |
Casting and line management |
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Week 3 |
Knots |
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Week 4 |
Ethics and Safety |
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Week 5 |
Fly Selection |
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Week 6 |
Expedition |
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Week 7 |
Observation, approach & reading water |