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Fly Fishing Academy for Women
Offered by Quille Farnham

I'd like to invite you on a great learning adventure. Over the past several years, I've been approached countless times by women who have expressed interest in starting in the sport of fly fishing or improving on their fly fishing skills. They want a course that is a "women only" experience.

I am blessed to be able to guide in the Cariboo Region of British Columbia, Canada, in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and I would like to share this experience with you. The BC Trout are plentiful and often large. We will be fishing on and around Quesnel Lake with 300+ miles of shoreline, numerous feeder creeks, rivers and abundant wildlife with few or no other people present. Imagine a classroom such as this! I would be honored to have you join me at the Rainbow Waters Women's Fly Fishing Academy.

Rainbow Waters Fly Fishing Academy Course Outline:

  • Rod and reel components - their differences and what is best suited to you
  • Fly lines - different types and their uses
  • Leaders and tippets - which ones to use and how to tie your own
  • Basic Knots
  • Fly selection - different uses and presentations
  • Entomology and other food sources
  • Basic trout biology and behavior patterns
  • Casting techniques
  • Line control and presentation
  • Boats - types to cover different fishing situations
  • Hooking-up and playing the fish
  • Proper release techniques
  • Fly fishing etiquette
  • Wildlife awareness - safety in the wilderness
  • Safety in and around the water - including proper wading techniques

Most of the above will be taught on the water, which is by far the best classroom.
It will also include lots of personal fishing time, and a great deal of fun. A comprehensive manual will be given to each person to take home for reminders of what they have learned.

Most equipment will be supplied, with the exception of the following items.

List of Equipment you must bring:

  • Chest Waders
  • Wading boots
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat

Optional:

  • Camera
  • Lots of film
  • Binoculars
  • Insect repellant

Personal Gear:

Fly Fishing Academy Package:

  • 5 days 6 nights
  • Bookings must be between May 15 and Oct 15.
  • Call for current pricing

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. To ensure the utmost quality experience, class size is limited to a maximum 2 women per class.

Package Includes:

  • Cozy guest rooms (2 double beds, private 4 piece bath, and lake view.)
  • All meals - al a Carte breakfasts, hearty packed lunches, gourmet dinners (Your choice of appetizers, entrees and desserts.)
  • Snacks, soft drinks, bottled wine with dinner.
  • Fishing license
  • Flies

Quille


Elysia Resort & Lodge, on beautiful Quesnel Lake, is "highly recommended" by Fodor's British Columbia and Canada Travel Guides and endorsed by Kaufman's Streamborn Inc.


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