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Learn How with Pacific Angler – April Course Listings

April is here and we have one of our busiest months of courses!  Don’t miss out on your chance to learn something new or brush up on a few skills.    These classes sell out quickly!  Don’t hesitate, call the shop to sign up today – 604.872.2204.

INTRODUCTORY FISHING COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING
This course was specifically designed to give the new fly fisher the basic knowledge, casting skills and fly fishing strategies to effectively fish our local BC waters. This course is comprised of two sessions; 3hr evening seminar and a 3hr casting session. The dates below show the seminar date first and casting date second.

Cost: $125.00
Seminar:  April 8, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Casting:  April 12,  10am – 1pm or 2pm -5pm

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INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING LAKES
This course will give you an in-depth look at the fundamentals of fly fishing lakes. We explore equipment, techniques, major insect hatches and ideal lakes to begin with. You will learn all you need to plan your next successful lake trip to one of BC’s 5,000 lakes! This course is comprised of one 3hr evening seminar.

Cost: $45.00
Date: April 29
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Can’t make April – this course is also offered on May 12!

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INTRODUCTION TO CHIRONOMID TECHNIQUES – Trevor Welton
Chironomids are the number one food source for trout in BC’s lakes; however, few anglers have taken the time to become true masters of this discipline. Those that do are often rewarded with the largest fish. Trevor is a former member of the Canadian Fly Fishing Team and an excellent chironomid angler. Dedication to his sport has helped Trevor become one of the top fly fishermen in the province as well as a fisheries biologist working for Hemmera. This course is comprised of one 3hr evening seminar. Content is for beginner to advanced.

Cost: $45.00
Dates: Apr 15, Apr 20 or May 5
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm

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FLY TYING COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO FLY TYING
There is no greater satisfaction than catching a fish with a fly you tied yourself. This course was specifically designed to give you the fundamental skills needed to tie proven fly patterns used here in BC for trout, salmon, and steelhead. This course consists of 3 sessions; each session is 3hrs. Students are required to supply their own vise, tools and materials. A 10% discount is available on materials and tools purchased for the course.

Cost: $75.00                        
Dates:  Apr 14, 21 and 28
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm

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SALTWATER COURSES

MASTERING LOCAL SALTWATER SALMON FISHING
Over 50 million salmon migrate past Vancouver annually. Learn how to catch these fish with a Pacific Angler. This course offers an in-depth look at the local saltwater scene. We cover the local saltwater salmon fishing for the entire year, showing you the how, when, and where. This course includes a 3hr evening seminar and a fully guided day on the water in one of our Grady Whites.

Cost: $250.00
Dates: Seminar: April 7   SOLD OUT
Seminar: Apr 27     Guided: May 2 or 3
Seminar Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm

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