2024 Oregon "Fishing the Deschutes River" Workshop

The “Fishing the Deschutes River” workshop gives participants a deep dive into techniques and tactics tailored for this iconic river. Geared towards the advanced beginner and intermediate anglers. 

• Location -  Maupin City Park Community Center, 206 Bakeoven Rd, Maupin, OR 97037
• Date - Thursday, May 30, 2024
• Time - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Instructors - Amy Hazel and Heather Hodson
• Tuition - Cost 250.00 Per Person.  10 Students Max
• Payment and Refunds -  Payment in full is due at the time of registration.  All payments have a seven-day cancellation policy for a full refund minus a small Eventbrite processing fee from the registration date.  After seven days, all payments are forfeited unless a replacement participant is found. 

Participants must have a foundational knowledge of fly fishing as we will not cover the basics. Prior fly casting experience is advised, given the specialized casting drills focused on the Deschutes River. Before the workshop, attendees will have access to the pre-recorded online class "Reading Trout Water", to prepare for the hands-on session. 

The techniques covered in this workshop will be dry fly, subsurface, euro and trout spey.  The workshop curriculum is being provided by Fly Fish Instruct. 

Workshop Topics -

• Deschutes River Access Points
• Intermediate Fly Fishing Knots and Leader Set-Ups for Each Technique
• Match the Seasonal Deschutes River Hatches
• ABCs of Fly Fishing
• How to Approach the Water for Each Technique
• Searching vs Targeting 
• Mending Demonstrations
• Casting Drills for Each Technique

What's Included - 

• 4hr “Fishing the Deschutes River” Workshop
• Instruction from Experienced Women Anglers
• Online Access to the Pre-Recorded “Reading Trout Water”Class
• “Independent Angler” Manual by Heather Hodson

What's Not Included -

• Travel to and from Maupin OR
• Camping/Lodging Reserve HERE
• Guided Fishing on the Deschutes River
• Fly Fishing Equipment - Available to Borrow if Needed
• Oregon Fishing License (Not Required for Workshop)