2023 COURSES
Our 2023 course schedule is here! We have a ton of great courses to bring you in the New Year and be sure to keep an eye on our weekly reports for any new courses we may add on! Be sure to call the shop today (604.872.2204) to sign up as these courses are sure to sell out. Remember courses also make a great Christmas gift for the angler in your life!
We’ll see you in the classroom in 2023
INTRODUCTORY 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: $175.00+GST
Dates: (Mar 1 & 5), (May 9 & 13), (Jun 14 & 17), (Jul 11 & 15), (Sep 19 & 23)
Seminar Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Casting Time(s): 10am – 1pm or 1:30pm -4:30pm
INTRODUCTION TO SPEY CASTING
This 2-part course is designed to introduce you to the art of Spey fishing and establish the fundamental techniques required for basic Spey casts used on our local rivers.
Cost: $200.00+GST
Dates: Seminar: Feb 21 Casting: Feb 26 (Squamish)
Seminar Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Casting Time: Full Day, Squamish
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: $60.00+GST
Dates: Apr 4
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
INTRODUCTION TO CHIRONOMID TECHNIQUES 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. This course is comprised of one 3hr evening seminar. Content is for beginner to advanced.
Cost: $60.00+GST
Dates: Apr 25
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING TROUT STREAMS Stalking trout on mountain streams defines fly fishing. In this course we will teach you the fundamental techniques for fly fishing trout streams; dry fly fishing, nymphing, and streamer fishing. This course will get you as close to being Brad Pitt (River Runs Through It) as you will ever be! This course is comprised of one 3hr evening seminar.
Cost: $60.00+GST
Date: Jun 20
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
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: $100.00+GST
Dates: (Jan 25, Feb1 & 8), (Apr 12, 19, 26), (Sep 27, Oct 4,11)
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
WARMWATER WARM UP
If you’ve ever waded in knee-deep water or have been poled along shallow mangroves while chasing flats species such as bonefish, tarpon, snook, and permit, then this course is for you! During the course, your instructor will go over design concepts, fundamentals, and techniques for a handful of essential warmwater flies. Included patterns that will be covered will be shrimp, crabs, and baitfish, with different techniques and designs being demonstrated and shared throughout the evening. Students are required to supply their own vise, tools and materials. A detailed list of what materials are needed will be supplied in advance of the course. A 10% discount is available on materials and tools purchased for the course.
This course is suitable for intermediate to advanced tyers.
Cost: $60.00+GST
Dates: Jan 24
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
TYING ESSENTIAL STEELHEAD PATTERNS
This course is designed for the fly tyer looking to get the best start on tying steelhead patterns. In the 3-hour evening seminar your instructor will cover everything from tying techniques, material and colour choices, size and weight. They will walk you through 3 essential patterns that will build a well-rounded steelhead fly box. If you’re looking to get yourself into tying your own flies for steelhead, this is the course for you. This course is suitable for fly tiers with a basic knowledge. Students are required to supply their own vise, tools and materials. A 10% discount is available on materials and tools purchased for the course.
This course is suitable for fly tyers with a basic knowledge.
Cost: $60.00+GST
Dates: Jan 18
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
TYING INTRUDER PATTERNS
In this one night course you will learn about the specifics techniques and unique materials used to tie Intruder style flies. At the end of this course you will have the skills needed to tie a variety of Intruder style flies from multi stage, monster flies for high water, average sized flies for everyday conditions, down to small, mini intruders for low water. Students are required to supply their own vise, tools and materials. A detailed list of what materials are needed will be supplied in advance of the course. A 10% discount is available on materials and tools purchased for the course.
This course is suitable for intermediate to advanced tyers.
Cost: $60.00+GST
Dates: Feb 8
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
TYING GAME CHANGER PATTERNS
This course is an introduction to tying Game changers, a style of streamer that features multiple articulations and is productive for any fish that eats smaller fish. We will dive into tying techniques, materials, and design decisions for tying game changers. Students are required to supply their own vise, tools and materials. A 10% discount is available on materials and tools purchased for the course.
This course is suitable for intermediate to advanced tyers.
Cost: $60.00+GST
Dates: Mar 7
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
RIVER COURSES
FLY FISHING EGG PATTERNS This course is designed to teach you the secrets to one of the most productive presentations in the BC fly fishermen’s arsenal; nymphing egg patterns. This deadly method can be used for different species of trout, char, and salmon. During a 3-hour evening seminar we will teach you key concepts, strategies, and gear that will give you a well-rounded foundation during the seminar portion of the class. Then you will put those skills into practice during a fully guided day on the water.
Seminar Only Cost: $60+GST
Seminar & Guided Walk’n Wade Cost: $300.00+GST per angler, minimum of 2 anglers per guided day on the water.
Dates: Seminar: Jan 11 Guided: Jan 14 or 15
Seminar: Nov 21 Guided: Nov 25 or 26
Seminar Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Guided: Full Day
COASTAL STREAMER FISHING
Many Anglers focus on steelhead in the spring but with spring comes warmer waters, salmon fry, more active sculpin species and all the predators that feed on them. In this course Matt will go over different techniques and flies for targeting these species with single hand and switch rods on coastal streams. This course includes an evening seminar and a guided day on the water.
Seminar Only Cost: $60.00+GST
Seminar & Guided Walk’n Wade Cost: $300.00+GST per angler, minimum of 2 anglers per guided day on the water.
Dates: Seminar: Apr 11 Guided: Apr 15 or 16
Seminar Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Guided: Full Day
FALL SALMON RIVER FISHING: FLOATS, SPINNERS, & SPOONS
This 3hr evening seminar covers float fishing, spinner fishing and spoon fishing; the three most productive techniques to catch BC salmon in a river.
Cost: $60.00 +GST
Date: Sep 25
Seminar Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
FLY FISHING FOR SALMON IN RIVERS
Fly fishing for salmon is one of the most exciting fisheries in the Lower Mainland. Let us teach you the techniques and the hot spots to catch salmon on the fly in our local rivers. In the 3hr evening seminar you will learn about rod, reel and line, sink tip, and fly selection. Then put the skills into practice during a fully guided day on the water where you will learn how to read water and swing the fly!
Seminar Only Cost: $60.00+GST
Seminar & Guided Walk’n Wade Cost: $300.00+GST per angler, minimum of 2 anglers per guided day on the water.
Dates: Seminar: Oct 11 Guided: Oct 14, 15, 21 or 22 (custom trip dates available)
Seminar Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Guided: Full Day
STEELHEAD COURSES
STEELHEAD FLOAT FISHING
In this fishery, 10% of the anglers catch 90% of the fish. This is your chance to learn from the 10%! Our 3hr evening seminar will educate you on the gear, water types, conditions and other key variables that put veteran steelhead anglers in that 10%. Mastering this fishery will make you the envy of your friends.
Cost: $60.00+GST
Date: Jan 23
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
WINTER STEELHEAD ON THE FLY Fishing for winter steelhead on the fly (single hand or Spey) is arguably one of the most challenging and rewarding fisheries in BC. Let our steelhead gurus help you unlock the mysteries of these magical fish with their decades of steelhead guiding knowledge. This course consists of a 3hr evening seminar and 1 full day of guided fishing on the water. In the seminar we will go over rods, reels, lines, sink tips, flies and reading water and swung fly techniques. The fully guided day on the water we will be work on casting, reading water and swinging the fly.
Seminar Only Cost: $60.00+GST
Seminar & Guided Walk’n Wade Cost: $300.00+GST per angler, minimum of 2 anglers per guided day on the water.
Dates: Seminar: Mar 29 Guided: Apr 1 or 2
Seminar Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Guided: Full Day
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION + POLICIES
SEMINAR LOCATION
All seminar portions of the courses will be hosted in person at Pacific Angler Retail Store at 78 East Broadway, Vancouver BC. unless otherwise specified.
PRICING
Course prices do not include applicable taxes.
BOOKING POLICY
Pacific Angler requires full payment to secure a spot for any course.
COURSE DATES
All course dates are 2023. Course dates are subject to change. Pacific Angler reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if required minimum number of students are not signed up or if relevant Government Health Orders change.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations two weeks or less from the start date of the course are non-refundable. If Pacific Angler is able to sell your spot, the value of the course will be put towards a store credit. If the guided portion of a course is cancelled due to unforeseen weather conditions and cannot be rescheduled, the value of the guided portion will be put towards a store credit.
Pacific Angler reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if required minimum number of students are not signed up or if relevant Government Health Orders change.