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High Country Fly Fishers is proud to offer a mentoring program for our members. New and inexperienced fly fishers are paired with experienced HCFF anglers for a few hours of free, hands-on instruction on local rivers and lakes. Participants must be HCFF members in good standing. We extend our sincere thanks to the generous mentors who make this program possible.
Our programs are supported entirely by member contributions. If you are not yet a member—or have not made your annual donation—please consider supporting HCFF so we can continue to offer opportunities like this.
All Things Provo River with Tom White
Mentor: Tom White
Description: Tom knows where the fish are and is willing to show HCFF members where, when and how to catch them. Discuss your specific needs and wishes when he calls you.
Minimum Skill Level: Beginner to expert. All are welcome.
Session Length: Half-day. We will meet on the water and you must provide your own drinks and snacks.
Number of Students: 1 or 2.
Equipment: A 4 or 5-wt rod and appropriate tackle, including your own flies. If you are a beginner, just say so because there are Club loaner rods available for you to borrow. Waders or boots can be rented through one of the local fly shops.
When & Where: Provo River
Attractor Fishing with Pat Ronneburg
Mentor: Pat Ronneburg
Description: What to fish when it's not obvious what the fish are eating. Streamers, nymphs, wets or dries?
Minimum Skill Level: Novice level and above. Student knows the basic knots, casting, how to hook, land and release a fish on their own.
Session Length: About 2 hours.
Number of Students: 1 or 2.
Equipment: Students must have all their own equipment.
When & Where: This will be decided by students and mentor based on current conditions. We'll most likely focus on rivers, but may slip over to stillwater if there are some fun seasonal opportunities for bank fishing.
Fishing Dry Flies and Nymphs with Jack Campbell
Mentor: Jack Campbell
Description: Fishing nymphs and dry flies in rivers.
Minimum Skill Level: Beginner through intermediate.
Session Length: Approximately 2 hours.
Number of Students: 1 only.
Equipment: Jack can lend some equipment, if needed.
When & Where: Beginning in March or April, depending on conditions.
Fishing Dry Flies and Nymphs with Larry Croft
Mentor: Larry Croft
Description: Effective fishing the Weber, Provo and South Slope of the Uintas. Rivers, streams and some stillwater, depending on conditions.
Minimum Skill Level: Beginner through expert. All levels are welcome.
Session Length: Flexible.
Number of Students: 1 or 2.
Equipment: Larry can lend some equipment, if necessary.
When & Where: March or April, depending on snow conditions.
Stillwater Kickboat Fishing with Bill Quapp
Mentor: Bill Quapp
Description: Bill will discuss the purpose and use of various sinking lines when trolling for trout. The training will involve about one hour or so of coaching on the water. Then, you will continue practicing the techniques for the rest of the day while hauling in your rewards. Additional tutoring during the day as needed.
Minimum Skill Level: Experienced river and stream fishing skills.
Session Length: Full day outing
Number of Students: 1 or 2.
Equipment: A motorized kickboat is ideal. Some other floating craft may be suitable. Safety gear, normal fishing gear, etc. Sinking lines are needed — an intermediate sink rate (1 to 1 ½ inch per second) and a Type 4 sink rate (4 inches per second) are the most important. Bring any wet flies you have but Bill will help you select and may provide some if needed. If you have any questions about equipment, call Bill.
When & Where: Schedule will be mutually determined and when the wind doesn’t blow too hard. The where is a function of time of year. Lakes such as Starvation, Strawberry, Jordanelle, and Deer Creek are examples.