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Fly Fishing II, OSU PAC  179 class, Michael Gorman, instructor
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Fly Fishing II PAC 179
(offered winter term only)
1 credit  hour.  Prerequisite: PAC 178, or equivalent experience
Michael Gorman, Instructor

phone: (541) 758-1687    email: mfgorman13@comcast.net 
No campus office, but enquire in PAC office, Langton Hall 123  
                 
This course is intended to take the student with a basic grasp of the skills of fly fishing ---- rudimentary fly casting, knowledge of nymphing, wet fly, dry fly techniques, essential equipment appropriate to a given fish species, fly selection, knots, and simple fly-tying methods --- to the next level of proficiency, specifically as they pertain to trout and char.  In addition to lectures, demonstrations and discussions, there will be slide presentations and video excerpts that will serve as learning aids in this course.

 Upon successful completion of FLY FISHING II the student will be able to:
*Execute and analyze a standard fly cast AND a double haul fly cast.
*Generally identify immature and adult aquatic insect groups important in the trout diet.
*Make logical decisions about fly selection and appropriate fly fishing methods in a given situation.
*Tie three basic fishing knots: double surgeon, clinch and nail knot.
*Neatly dub fur on a hook in the creation of an artificial fly.  Select the appropriate-size hackles for tying dry and wet flies..
*Describe at least two different effective methods for EACH fly fishing methods: wet fly fishing, dry fly fishing and nymphing.
*Know how to select and effectively fish emerger flies.
*Select appropriate fly rod/reel/line/leader/fly combinations for a given species of trout or char in steams or lakes.
*Name ten streams or lakes in Oregon of fly fishing importance, their exact location, fish species present, and appropriate time of year to fly fish these with a reasonable chance of success.                 

 WEEK 1  Slide presentation: "Fly Fishing Possibilities in Oregon right Now".
                  Review course outline & grading. Trout and char species, physiology, habitat and habits.  More fishing locations.
                  Read "Fly Fishing Equipment Basics".  <-----Click on this link

 WEEK 2  Slide presentation: "Locating and understanding trout in streams and lakes."  Fly fishing knots handout.
                 
Quiz on "Fly Fishing Equipment Basics".  (Thursday)
                  
Beyond the basics of  fly fishing equipment: fly rods, lines, leaders, tippets, trick accessories.. 

 WEEK 3  **Video excerpts of basic and advanced fly casting techniques.  And, in-class demonstration.
                   Outdoor casting session.        

 WEEK 4  **Video excerpts: selecting and fishing wet flies  streamers.   
                  Aquatic entomology and identification.  Collection and preservation.
Yes, casting today.

WEEK 5   TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2: GRADING QUIZFly tying demonstration: the Wooly Bugger.
                 
More aquatic entomology and identification.

WEEK 6    Class fly tying.             

                  THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11: OPEN-NOTE MID TERM EXAM
                  **
Video excerpts: selecting and presenting dry flies.

WEEK 7
  **Video excerpts: spring creeks and additional dry fly strategies. 
                 Fly tying demonstration: dubbing fur and tying the Elk Hair Caddis.

WEEK 8  Class fly tying. 
                **Video excerpts: selecting and fishing nymphs.        

WEEK 9
  Fly tying demonstration: The G. R. Hare's Ear. 
               
CLASS PROJECTS DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 2.
              
 Class fly tying.

WEEK 10  **Video excerpts on fishing emergers.  Tie up "loose ends."  Brief review.
                  THURSDAY, MARCH 11, OPEN NOTE/OPEN BOOK FINAL EXAM.

This class is offered Winter Term ONLY

GRADING FLY FISHING II, PAC 179                  
Instructor: Michael Gorman

mfgorman13@comcast.net                                                                                                                             
758-1687  Phone message

1.  Grading: the final grade, scored on a point basis.  230-250 points, A; 225-229 points, A-; 221-224, B+; 205-220, B; 200-204, B-; 196-199, C+; 180-195, C; 175-179, C-; 171-174, D+; 155-170, D; 150-154, D-, 149 points or less, F.
The point total is determined by the sum associated with the following criteria:
*Participation: 20 points.  After the first week of the term, 1 point is subtracted from a starting total of 20 for each absence from participation in class.
*Grading quiz, week 5, Tuesday, February 2: 20 points.
*Timed open note/open book demonstration of knowledge (mid term exam), Thursday, February 11: 50 points.
*Summary of fly fishing outing taken during the current term, due beginning of class, Tuesday, March 2: 30 points. (To fish public waters in Oregon, the student must have a current, valid Oregon fishing license issued at most retail stores that sell sporting goods.  A one-day license is about $12 for residents and nonresidents alike.  Licenses of longer duration may be obtained at great reductions in per day cost. Also, the student is responsible for acquiring terminal gear, such as leaders and flies for their fishing outing.  At no cost, a rod, reel, and line may be checked out to the student from Langton 127 by the instructor only.)
*Satisfactory completion of one of the projects listed in #3 below, due beginning of class, Tuesday, March 2: 30 points.
*End-of-term open note/open book demonstration of knowledge, week 10, Thursday, March 11: 100 points.
Maximum point total: 250.

Students must have an ONID account in order to access their grade at the campus Blackboard site. To get an ONID account, go to http://www.onid.orst.edu   Once the student has logged into Blackboard, access this class. If you cannot access the course, you are not correctly registered for this class. Again, you must have an ONID account in order to access your final grade.

2. Submit a type-written summary of a fly fishing outing taken during the current term: 75 – 100 words.
List/write items 1 through 5  below on your paper.  Under each heading, write your critique for that heading..
1)
date and stream or lake fished, and its general geographical location (5 points);
2)
exact equipment, including brand names (rod reel, line leader, tippet) and fly names and sizes (5 points);
3)
description of the fishing (not casting) techniques/presentations of the fly used.  Describe/explain how you presented the fly to the fish (5 points);
4) Get any strikes?  Catch any fish?
5)
significant fishing “lessons” learned (5 points). 
6)
Use spelling and grammar checks on your summary, AND write at the bottom of the page: "I have used grammar and spell check when writing this report", followed by your hand-written signature. (5 points). 
7)
Papers should include PAC course number and class meeting time (2 points), and papers should not exceed more than half a page of 12-point typed text (5 points).  Due at the beginning of class Tuesday, March 2
Only typed summaries submitted at the beginning of class will be accepted.  Late submissions  for ANY reason will receive no (zero) credit.
(To fish public waters in Oregon, the student must have a current, valid Oregon fishing license issued at most retail stores that sell sporting goods.  A one-day license is about $12 for residents and nonresidents alike.  Licenses of longer duration may be obtained at great reductions in per day cost. Also, the student is responsible for acquiring terminal gear, such as leaders and flies for their fishing outing.  At no cost, a rod, reel, and line may be checked out to the student from Langton 127 by the instructor only.)

 3Select, complete, and submit one of the following on or before the beginning of your regular class meeting, Tuesday, March 2

    A.  Typed summary of a fly fishing book (non-cartoon) of at least 100 pages, read during the current term.  Include:

1)
author, publisher and publishing date,
2)
a concise summary between 150 and 300 words, not to exceed one page of 12-point text (5 points). 
3)
Refer to two or more specific items of particular interest to you. 
4)
Use spelling and grammar checks on your summary (5 points). 
5)
Papers should include PAC number (PAC 178) and class meeting time as part of the heading. 
6)
At the very bottom of the of your report type: “I have read this book in its entirety during the current term”, and  "I have used grammar and spell check when writing this report".  Place your hand-written signature below them.
   
    B.  Typed summary and review (150 – 300 words each) of two different fly fishing videos. 

In addition to the video title, include the name of the host/narrator and video-production company.  Then, follow exactly the guidelines stipulated in Project A, above, as you write your summariess.  Students must locate the videos outside class and OSU.  NONE ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT USE FROM OSU OR PAC DEPARTMENT.  Try City of Corvallis Library.  At the very bottom of the of your report type: “I have viewed these videos or DVD's in their entirety during the current term”, and  "I have used grammar and spell check when writing this report".  Place your hand-written signature below them.

    C.   A custom fishing rod built by the student during the current term.

    D.   A display of 12 different (altering the size or colors is NOT "different") fly patterns tied by the student during the current term.  These will be mounted,nt, labeled (in type, not hand-written), and neatly displayed.  Typed labeling accounts for 5 points of the total.  Display method is the choice of the student.  A reminder: the difference between student-tied flies and commercially-tied flies is often extremely obvious.

    E.  Collect 12 different aquatic organisms from ponds, streams or lakes, each in its own glass vial (with 50/50 mixture of tap water and rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol) available from OSU Bookstore.  Each organism must be at least 1/3" long.  Eggs of any organism are not acceptable.  Your instructor will help with general identification if done so at least one week prior to submission deadline.. Create a typed sheet referencing each numbered vial with:
1) organism I.D. (examples: caddis larva; mayfly nymph; midge adult; midge pupa)
2) name of pond, lake or stream where it was captured, and
3) general habitat.

  F.   A critique and written comments on 1) the Introduction AND 2) a short, one-chapter fishing book manuscript chapter written by your instructor.  The links are listed immediately below the guidelines for this project.  List/write items 1 through 7 below on your paper.  Under each heading, write your critique for that heading.
1) Were the Introduction and chapter clear, complete in covering its particular topic and helpful?  Remember: Each chapter covers only its topic of focus.  A chapter on locating steelhead, for instance, will not have details about fly selection, how to cast, or tying knots.  Such topics will be covered in other chapters.  A single chapter is not a book in itself.
2) How could they be improved?  Were the introduction and manuscript chapter understandable?  Explain and give 2 examples
3) Was the specific topic in the chapter discussed complete?     Explain. 
4) What specifically was left incomplete, or not thoroughly explained in the chapter?  Examples, if any. 
5) Attempts at humor in the Intro or chapter--- did these work, or not?  Give 2 examples.  (4 points) Suggestions in the humor department? 
6) Were the pictures effective?  Which were your 2 favorites?  Briefly describe each picture so the instructor has no doubt about which ones you are referencing.  (4 points)
7) Write some "general remarks" about what you read in 1) the Introduction and 2) the specific chapter you read.  Be specific. 
8) Please limit your TOTAL remarks to one page.  5 points deducted for exceeding one page.
9) Use spelling and grammar checks on your summary, AND write at the bottom of the page: "I have used grammar and spell check when writing this report", followed by your hand-written signature. (5 points)
"Introduction to MG's Steelhead Book"

"A Typical Winter Steelhead Fishing Day --- Start to Finish"
"A Typical Summer Steelhead Fishing Day --- Start to Finish"
"Know Your Quarry --- The Steelhead Life Cycle"
"Cowboy Up"
"Fly Fishing Equipment Basics"   Must reading for Fly Fishing II
This chapter is not available as a Project Report for Fly Fishing II

Late submissions, for any reason, will not be accepted for any credit, INCLUDING ABSENCE FROM CLASS.
All summaries and projects are due no later than the beginning of class Tuesday, March 2.
Note: Students absent from class, for any reason, are responsible for securing notes from another student in class.
If there should be an obvious typing error or conflict of dates concerning deadline dates, or dates concerning the quiz, mid term exam, or final exam, the student will not be excused for missing the deadline.  Announcements will be made in class lectures as deadlines or testing dates approach.  These announcements will supersede any typo errors.  Students are responsible for knowing this.

A few recommended books and authors:                                                           A few recommended video titles:

The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide by T. Rosenbauer                                                    Fly Fishing for Trout, 3M

Fishing in Oregon by Casali and Dinesse                                                               Strategies for Selective Trout, 3M

Western Hatches by Hafele and Hughes                                                                 Advanced Strategies for Trout, 3M

Fly Casting Illustrated by F. Amato                                                                      Fly Fishing for Bass, 3M

Lake Fishing with a Fly by Kaufmann and Cordes                                                Essence of Fly Casting, Kreiger

Steelhead Fly Fishing and Flies by T. Combs                                                        Fly Fishing for Pacific Steelhead, 3M

Please note:
Oregon State University provides clear definition and sanctions for academic dishonesty.  As a result, academic dishonesty of any kind is not tolerated. Students caught cheating, plagiarizing, or participating in any form of academic dishonesty will receive an F on the assignment or test (and possibly an F in the course). A formal report to the chair of the Department, to the Dean, and to the Student Conduct Program will be made.

If you have any questions about the extent and severity of sanctions that may result from dishonest behavior, I suggest that you take time to read the OSU Student Handbook or access the OSU Student Conduct Website at: http://www.orst.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm

Statement of Risk: Risk is associated with many of life’s activities, including PAC classes.  The College of Health and Human Performance and Dept. of Exercise and Sport Science will seek to minimize these risks by providing safe activity areas where possible, adequate equipment, and capable instruction.  It is highly recommended that you provide yourself with a student health/accident insurance policy.  These are available through the University, private carriers, or through a family policy.  If uninsured, minor accidents or health problems can lead to great expense.  If you have a condition that might affect or be affected by participation in this PAC class, you are encouraged to so inform your instructor either verbally or in writing.   Should you become ill or injured during class time, please inform the instructor or have a fellow student do so.  If you must leave class because of illness or injury it is recommended that another student accompany you. 
Sharp hooks and tools used during this class have an obvious inherent danger.  Use common sense and precautions at all times.  When on a fishing outing, common sense and precautions are urged when using sharp hooks (wearing polarized eye glasses is recommended at all times to protect your eyes and assist in safe wading) and wading in swift currents or walking on slippery rocks.  If you perceive dangerous conditions that cannot be counteracted with common sense and reasonable precautions, desist and/or speak with your instructor.

Statement for Students with Disabilities
            Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Students with accommodations approved through SSD are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through SSD should contact SSD immediately at 737-4098.
 

Focus Questions and Important Info to know --- Have these in your notes!
   
*Name 10 Oregon streams or lakes (and general locations) that have available year-round fly fishing opportunities.
     *Name six different species of trout and char you can catch in Oregon.  Name two identifying physical and/or behavioral characteristics that would distinguish one species from the others.
     *Identify the Top Six flies recommended in class. Be able to identify an artificial dry fly from a wet fly from a nymph.
     *Besides, recommended rod lengths and "weights", what qualities would you look for in a good fly rod.
     *Know: recommended fly rod lengths/weights, leader lengths, appropriate fly reel size, different reel drag systems.
     *What factors weigh into the retail price of a fly rod?  Are all rod-building graphite fibers the same? Guide numbers?
     *Can you interpret "WF-6-F" as it relates to the attributes of a fly line?  Best choice in fly lines for streams and lakes.
     *Name three desirable attributes of braided Dacron as fly line backing.
     *Leaders: appropriate length and diameter.  How is diameter of tippet commonly measured?
     *Difference between leader and tippet.  Correlate "X" number with inches.  Appropriate "X" number for hook size?
     *Know the five guidelines for basic fly casting as discussed in class: Eat The Apple With Care.
     *Describe the general guidelines for performing a Double Haul fly cast.  What is a "haul"?
     *Know the basic presentation method/strategy for dry flies, wet flies, and nymphs. 
     *Best line for fishing nymphs deep along a stream bottom?  Single best line recommended for fishing nymphs in lakes?  What is special about the Mastery Stillwater fly line?  How quickly does it sink? Interpret WF-4-S code.
     *Know some advanced presentation methods/strategies for dry flies, wet flies, and nymphs, lakes and streams.
     *What is "drag" as it relates to the drift of an artificial fly in a stream?  Name 3 methods for preventing drag.
     *How would you use a fish stomach pump?  What is a shock absorber leader?  A braided leader?  What is Gink?  What is Xink?  Name three types of strike indicator materials.
     *To the majority of feeding-selective trout: what is MOST important about your fly?  Color, size or shape?
     *Can you tie a clinch knot, surgeon knot, and an Albright knot?  In assembling your backing/fly line/leader/fly system, where is each of the aforementioned knots used?
     *Wooly Bugger: name materials and tools used to construct the fly.  Tail length?
     *Elk Hair Caddis: name materials and tools used to construct the fly. 
     *Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear: name materials and tools used to construct the fly.  Special nature of Hare's mask hair?
     *What is a "hackle"?  Bird (and gender) producing the most commonly used hackles?  From what bird do we get marabou feathers?  What is a half-hitch knot?
     *Be able to describe identification differences among adult AND immature caddisflies, mayflies, midges, and stoneflies, damselflies, and dragonflies.  Wings at rest, wing pads, tails, claws, antennae, gill locations, and other unique identifying characteristics.  Contrast complete vs. incomplete life cycle.
     *Most important trout-food insects in streams?  Most important trout-food aquatic organisms in lakes?
     *What two readily-available liquids were recommended to be mixed for preserving aquatic organisms?
     *How do the numbers and sizes of trout in a quality lake compare with those in the average trout stream?
     *What is a "polarized" glasses lens?  What does polarization do for the angler?
     *Name 10 handy and/or necessary items to carry in a fishing vest?
     *Why are waders waist (NOT hip) or chest-high necessary to be a consistently effective stream fly angler?
     *Why is a floating craft necessary to be an effective lake angler?

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Telephone
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Michael Gorman
330 NW Autumn Place, Corvallis OR 97330
Mckenzie River fishing guides & Rogue River fishing guides specialists

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