Craig, If your interested Guy Jeans is giving classes locally. He guides and owns the fly shop in Kernville, but he's a local Ventura boy and knows his scheisse. You don't have to pay for the expensive class which includes a rod and reel package, he'll bring down all your equipment for you. Here's the info:
Did you know you can fly fish in the surf?
Kern River Fly Shop and Redington Fly Rods would like to extend a special offer to you or those friends and family members that would like to learn how to fly fish in the surf. We have put together 4 special offers for 2015:
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR CLASS AND/OR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED. CLASSES FILL QUICKLY. PLEASE CONTACT KERN RIVER FLY SHOP AT (760) 376-2040 OR CONTACT US VIA EMAIL TO REGISTER OR OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
SURF CLINIC OPTIONS:
#1. CLASS ONLY - Learn to Fly Fish in the Surf Beginner Class - 3-Hour class for $75.00 per person (includes all rental equipment for the class);
#2. BASIC PACKAGE - Learn to Fly Fish in the Surf Beginner Class - 3-Hour class for $230.00+tax per person which includes your very own new REDINGTON 890-4 PATH 4-piece salt water fly rod with rod/reel case, REDINGTON PATH 7/8 fly reel, spooled with backing, RIO WF8F saltwater line, RIO saltwater Versa 12 ft sinking leader, a 0x tippet spool, nipper and a fly box with 5 popular surf flies (includes rental equipment for the class);
#3. RECOMMENDED PACKAGE - Learn to Fly Fish in the Surf Beginner Class - 3-Hour class for $350.00+tax per person which includes your very own new REDINGTON 890-4 PATH 4-piece salt water fly rod with rod/reel case, REDINGTON PATH 7/8 fly reel, spooled with backing, RIO WF8F saltwater line, leader, a 0x tippet spool, nipper and a fly box with 5 popular surf flies PLUS Extra PATH Spool complete with backing, RIO Striper 250 grain sinking line, leader (includes rental equipment for the class), or
#4. DELUXE PACKAGE - Learn to Fly Fish in the Surf Beginner Class - 3-Hour class for $695.00 + tax per person which includes your very own new REDINGTON 890-4B VAPEN BLACK 4-piece salt water fly rod with case, Redington DELTA SMOKE 7/8 fly reel spooled with backing, RIO STRIPER 250 grain sinking line, leader, a 0x tippet spool, nipper and a fly box with 5 popular surf flies (includes rental equipment for the class).
To keep your line organized in the surf, you can also purchase a QUALITY STRIPPING BASKET (hard durable plastic, 6 cones, waist strap, across shoulder strap, and drainage holes) for $50.00+tax.
Classes will be held in:
Ventura and Pismo Beach , CA
Ventura Marina Park Beach - Sun., Feb. 22nd
7:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. OR noon to 3:00p.m.
Pismo Beach (Park St.) - Sat., March 14th
8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. OR 2:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.
Pismo Beach (Park St.) - Sun., March 15th
8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. OR 2:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.
Pismo Beach (Park St.) - Sat., May 2nd
1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
Pismo Beach (Park St.) - Sun., May 3rd
1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
Ventura Marina Park Beach - Sat., May 16th
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. OR 2:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.
Ventura Marina Park Beach - Sun., May 17th
8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. OR 2:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR CLASS AND/OR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED. CLASSES FILL QUICKLY. PLEASE CONTACT KERN RIVER FLY SHOP AT (760) 376-2040 OR CONTACT US VIA EMAIL TO REGISTER OR OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
kim@kernriverflyfishing.com