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Flyfishing Academy - 2010

The Santa Barbara Flyfishers held its sixth Flyfishing Academy. Once again, twelve students were selected from applications submitted. The program was a two day (one weekend) curriculum, and took place on:

April 10th Saturday - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
April 11th Sunday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM


Where:
At Arroyo Burro (Hendry's) Beach in the South Coast Watershed Resource Center building

Who:
10-15 year olds may submit applications; twelve participants will be selected.

Curriculum included:
  • Fly Tying
  • Fishing Terminology
  • Fighting Fish to Keep or Release
  • Fish Biology, Ecology & Entomology (Bugs!)
  • Fly Casting
  • Reading Water
  • Knot Tying
  • Safety & Etiquette
Presented to each graduating participant:
  • Free family membership in Santa Barbara Flyfishers for 1 year
  • Redington Rod and Reel combo!!! *
  • Graduation Certificate
  • Club Logo Fly Box
  • Gift Certificate from The Artful Angler
  • Fishing field trip on - TBA
  • and ....... ?
All applicants will receive a 1 year family membership in the Santa Barbara Flyfishers Club.

* Our thanks to Redington for making these purchases possible!


Any questions,


APPLICATIONS CLOSED



Academy 2010 Graduates
Fly Fishing Academy 2009
*** Class of 2010 ***
(click on picture to see more pics)


* Previous Academy Photo Albums *




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