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High Country Fly Fishers is pleased to provide a mentoring program for our members. New and inexperienced fly fishers will be paired with an experienced HCFF member for a few hours of free instruction on a local river or lake. You must be an HCFF member in good standing to participate. And Thank You! to our generous mentors!
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. |
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Uinta Lakes near Mirror Lake Highway with Wendy Glorit
| Mentor: | Wendy Glorit |
| Description: | Summer and Fall fishing from shore or from a kick boat, kayak, etc. No pontoons, please! There are no ramps. |
| Minimum Skill Level: | All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. |
| Session Length: | Half day. |
| Number of Students: | 1 to 6. |
| Equipment: | Students must provide their own equipment, usually a 4 or 5 wt rod and reel with terminal tackle. Float tube, fins and appropriate safety gear if they wish to float the lake. Bring the flies you have and we’ll provide a few if you don’t have what’s needed. |
| When & Where: | This will begin in July and can be offered only on a Tuesday or Wednesday so as not to conflict with Wendy’s work schedule. Exact dates to be determined. |
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Euro Nymphing the Provo with Mike Bowers
| Mentor: | Mike Bowers |
| Description: | Euro Nymphing the Provo River. |
| Minimum Skill Level: | Advanced beginner and above. Basic skills up to and including basic casting. |
| Session Length: | Half day. |
| Number of Students: | 1 or 2. |
| Equipment: | Students must have their own Euro Nymphing outfit or plan to purchase one after discussing it with Mike. Recommended: a 10-foot, 3 or 4 wt Euro rod with appropriate reel, line and terminal tackle, including flies. Mike will have a few flies to lend or give away, if necessary. |
| When & Where: | First available dates will be in May and will run through October/November. Mike is available on Tuesday or Wednesday only. Exact dates will be set by Mike and with those who sign up. |
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Trout Spey the Provo with Mike Bowers
| Mentor: | Mike Bowers |
| Description: | Fishing the Provo River with a Spey Rod. |
| Minimum Skill Level: | Advanced beginner and above. Basic skills up to and including the basic cast. |
| Session Length: | Half day. |
| Number of Students: | 1 or 2. |
| Equipment: | Students must have their own Trout Spey outfit or plan to purchase one after discussing it with Mike. Recommended: 11-foot, 2, 3, 4, or 5 wt Trout Spey rod with appropriate reel, line and terminal tackle, including flies. Mike will have a few flies to lend or give away, if necessary. |
| When & Where: | First available dates will be in May and will run through October/November. Mike is available on Tuesday or Wednesday only. Exact dates will be set by Mike and with those who sign up. |
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Fishing Dry Flies and Nymphs with David Winegar
| Mentor: | David Winegar |
| Description: | I’ve been a guide in years past for both drift and walk/wade trips. I’m interested in teaching entomology and how to study the river to catch more fish. We’ll be fishing local waters like the Weber, Provo and Uintas. |
| Minimum Skill Level: | Beginner and up. |
| Session Length: | Up to 5 hours. |
| Number of Students: | 1 or 2. |
| Equipment: | Students must provide their own equipment. |
| When & Where: | Fishing should start in March or April. |
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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. |
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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. |
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All Things Middle Provo with Mike Leigh
| Mentor: | Mike Leigh |
| Description: | Mike fishes the Middle Provo every week, all year round, and is well versed in all the productive techniques, including Euro Nymphing. |
| Minimum Skill Level: | Novice to expert. |
| Session Length: | Mike and the students will decide on a case-by-case basis. |
| Number of Students: | 1 – 3. |
| Equipment: | Students must bring their own equipment. |
| When & Where: | When will be determined, but where is always the Middle Provo. |
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Stillwater Kickboat Fishing with Kevin Parsons
| Mentor: | Kevin Parsons |
| Description: | The purpose and use of various sinking lines and the techniques of chironomid fishing. |
| Minimum Skill Level: | Mastery of fly fishing basics. |
| Session Length: | Half-day. |
| Number of Students: | 1 only. |
| Equipment: | You must supply your own kickboat, safety gear and standard fly fishing gear and flies. Kevin can lend various sinking lines and some flies during instruction. |
| When & Where: | Various stillwater lakes and ponds in Utah. |
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Stillwater Kickboat Fishing with Bill Quapp
| Mentor: | Bill Quapp |
| Description: | The purpose and use of various sinking lines when trolling for trout. The training will involve about one hour or so on the water and then practicing the techniques for the rest of the day. 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: | 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 four 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 as needed. |
| 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. |
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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 |
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