Flyfishing Classes and Upcoming Events 

Our two- and three-day fly fishing courses offer first class instruction, food, riverside accommodations, and real fishing time at $225 per day. Join us on Oregon's famous Deschutes River for an intensive yet easy-going on-the-water learning experience. We work with each angler at whatever level they may be and at the pace they learn. The maximum student instructor ratio is three or four to one, with four students at the most. We cover casting, tackle, knots, leaders, presentation, line control, reading water, entomology and fish behavior. Plan on long days, lots of actual fishing time, evening barbeques overlooking the river. Class begins at 4:00 p.m. the first day and ends at 11:00 a.m. the last day. Schools are located at our Deschutes River House, several miles downstream from Warm Springs, on a private access road.

Price includes: All meals, lodging and instruction. Not included: Tackle, fishing license, gratuity and transportation to and during schools. A 50% deposit is required upon booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to the date. Please address all correspondence and make all checks payable to Kaufmanns' Fly Fishing Expeditions, Inc. Payments are non-refundable unless we can fill your space.

Two Day Crash Course

May 14 - 16, June 2 - 4, June 4 - 6, July 9 - 11, July 30 -  August 1, September 17 - 19

$450.00, two nights.

 

Three Day Crash Course

July 11 - 14

$675.00, three nights.

 

Private classes and arrangements are available -- call 800-442-4359 for details.

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Spey casting and fishing is fun.  You've probably noticed more people fishing the two-handed style on the rivers these days.  Long rods are used to effortlessly cast an entire fly line! No back cast is required—the line usually remains in front of the angler. Once the basic cast is learned, anglers are mesmerized by the unfurling line and ease of casting small and large flies incredible distances.

Private Classes Available—Call 800-442-4359 for Details

Our flagship Tigard, OR location offers a myriad of classes for the beginner and journeyman angler.  If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, give us a call.  Chances are we can tailor something for your interest.

Fly Fishing Crash Course 2010

Get started the easy way with our 2 part class.  Taught in small groups, this class ensures personalized instruction and saves you years of struggling on your own.  The first portion of the class is held instore and focuses on tackle, piscatorial behavior, entymology and fly selection.  The second section of the class is held on the water and focuses on casting technique, knots, wading safety, fishing technique and reading water.  Equipment available on request.

$95 per student: Session 1 - 6 - 9pm. Session 2 - 9am - 4pm.

Available Dates: May 12 & 16 / May 19 & 23 / June 2 & 6 / June 16 & 20 / June 23 & 27 / July 7 & 11 / July 14 & 18 / July 21 & 25 / Aug. 4 & 8 / Aug. 11 & 15 / Aug. 25 & 29 / Sept. 8 & 12 / Sept. 15 & 19 / Sept 29 & Oct. 3 / Oct. 6 & 10 / Oct. 13 & 17

Individual / Group Casting Classes

An accurate 30 foot class enables you to present flies to plenty of fish - we'll have you casting to 30 feet in minutes.  Save time and frustration and get started the right way.  Learn to recognize casting errors and correct them.  Advanced techniques including presentation casts, single and double hauls covered as time permits.  Class consists of two one hour sessions.

Cost: $60 for 1 - 3 students

Spey Casting and Fishing

Learn all the modern and traditional methods of casting.  In depth discussion of lines including Skagit and Scandinavian types.  Equipment is available for your use, a great way to try before you buy!

Cost: $50 per hour. 2 hour minimum. Check with the shop for availability

Winter Steelhead 101

An introductory course to angling for one of the world's great gamefish.  The Northwest is the best place in the world to chase steelhead and our course will prime you with the right methodology, tactics and styles for making this pursuit the best it can be.  A 2 part course featuring classroom and on-the-water instruction.  Equipment available.

Cost: $175 per student with a limit of 3 students per class.

Available Dates: Feb. 17 & 22 / March 3 & 7 / March 23 & 25 / March 24 & 28 / April 2 & 4 / April 5 & 9

Call 800-442-4359 for details and booking.

Back by overwhelming demand for 2009! This course will fill up extremely quickly, call ASAP to reserve your spot.

Kaufmann's is proud to offer the best Spey Casting School ever.  This course continues to just get better and better.  2009 will feature 3 potential course dates.  Located at the Speywater Lodge on the Grande Ronde River during prime time!  Join instructors Mike McCune, Scott O'Donnell, and Ed Ward for some intense instruction and fishing.  Space is limited to six anglers, with each two anglers casting and fishing with a different instructor each day.  Four nights and three days, includes all meals and lodging.

Additionally, anglers will have the option of a 4th day of guided fishing for $475 per 2 anglers.  This day will include lunch but no accomodations.

October 28 - November 1 / November 1 - November 5


$1,350.00 per person.  Call for details 800-442-4359.

Introduction To Fly Fishing... A Crash Course

Get Started the easy way.  Our two session class will save you years of misery and struggling.  We will discuss tackle, knots, leaders, casting, entomology, reading the water, fly selecion, trout behavior, and teach you how to cast.  Equipment available.  When: Thursday evening 6:00 to 9:00pm at the store; Saturday morning 8:30 to 9:30am at Green Lake.  Advanced registration required.  Cost: $50.00

January 28 & 30 • February 25 & 27 • March 25 & 27 • April 22 & 24 • May 20 & 22

2010 Stream / Lake Schools

We'll help you put the pieces of the puzzle together.  Learn how easy fishing can be.  Topics include tackle selection, knots, casting, line control, presentation/retrieve, wading, entomology, and fly selection.  These are 2 session classes.  The first session is held in the store here in Seattle.  The second session is 4 hours on the lake or streamside.  Our intro to flyfishing class is a prerequisite for these courses and personal equipment is provided.

Cost: $100 - Lake School: April 8 & 11 - Stream School: May 13 & 16.

When: 6 - 9 pm Thursday & 9 am - 1 pm Saturday morning.

Fly Tying Classes

Why pay $1.50 to $2.50 for flies when you can tie your own for 20 to 30 cents?  We'll show you how fun and easy fly tying is after our two night beginning class.  Fly tying is not difficult and is a great way to pass long winter evenings or escape from a stressful routine.  Start tying now so you will have plenty of flies to fish this coming season or for an upcoming trip!  We will provide all necessary supplies while you are in the class.  Beginning class covers tying nymphs.  Intermediate class covers dry flies.  Cost $60.00.  When:  Consecutive Wednesdays 6:00 to 9:00pm.  Advanced registration required.

February 3 & 10 • March 3 & 10 • June 2 & 9

Call Kaufmann's Seattle 206-448-0601 for class availability.

Fly Casting Instruction

Fly casting isn't difficult, yet it can be the biggest hurdle to overcome in fly fishing.  A good 40 foot cast will enable you to present your fly to plenty of fish.  We will have you casting to 40 feet within an hour!  Learn the Roll Cast, Back Cast, Forward Cast, and the dynamic principles behind a smooth and properly executed cast.  You will also learn how to recognize casting errors and how to correct them.  Advanced casters will learn the Double and Single Hauls, Reach Cast and Presentation Cast.  Finally we will teach you how to get the most from your equipment.  Beginning and Advanced instruction are available.  Private classes as well.  Equipment available.  Cost: Groups of 2 or 3 - $50.00 per person.  Private: $60.00

Please contact the store to schedule: 206.448.0601

Fishing Puget Sound Beaches

Catch Silver Salmon a 6 weight rod 10 minutes from downtown Seattle!  Learn the tackle and tactics for this fun and unique fishery.  Two hours in the store discussing tackle, knots, fly selection and strategy.  Two hours on the beach where we'll cover presentation and technique. Cost: $90.00

Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 pm / Saturday 7 - 9 am.

Call the store to book your spot! 206.448.0601

Steelhead Class

This class consists of 3 sessions; two in house at the shop and one on the water.  The first class covers tackle, destinations, range and seasons.  The second class covers line building, steelhead habits and habitat.  The final session is held on local water and covers fishing techniques and reading water.  Cost: $100.00

Please call the shop to schedule:  206.448.0601