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