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Fishing II, OSU PAC 179 class, Michael Gorman, instructor
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".
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WEEK
2 Slide presentation: "Locating
and understanding trout in streams and lakes." Fly fishing knots
handout.
Thursday, January 19, Quiz on "Fly Fishing Equipment Basics"
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, we will cast today, Thursday, Feb. 2.
WEEK 5
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7:
GRADING QUIZ. Fly tying demonstration: the Wooly Bugger.
More aquatic
entomology and identification.
WEEK 6
Class fly tying.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16: 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 6.
Class
fly tying.
WEEK 10
**Video excerpts on fishing emergers. Tie up "loose ends." Brief
review.
THURSDAY,
MARCH 15, 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
541-758-1687 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.
*Equipment quiz, week 2, Thursday, January 19: 10 points.
*Grading quiz, week 5, Tuesday, February 7: 10 points.
*Timed open note/open book demonstration of knowledge (mid term exam), Thursday,
February 16: 50 points.
*Summary of fly fishing outing taken during the current term, due beginning of
class, Tuesday, March 6: 60 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 $15 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.)
*Extra credit. Satisfactory completion of one of the projects listed in #3 below, due
beginning of class, Tuesday, March 6: 10 points.
*End-of-term open note/open book demonstration of knowledge, week 10, Thursday,
March 10: 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: 150 – 200 words, not including the headings. Hard copies only, no emailed
projects.
Copy/write out the first five heading items below on your
paper. Under each heading, write your response for that heading.
(10 points)
1) Date and stream or river fished, and its general geographical location (10
points). (Pretend your instructor does not know geography except for
Corvallis.
Example: On Saturday, Sept. 31, I fished Steelhead Creek. From
Corvallis, travel south on Hwy 99 for 26 miles to Harrisburg. Turn west
(right) onto to Hwy 66. In 13 miles arrive at Steelhead Creek Park.
Fished immediately below the bridge.)
2) Equipment used, including brand names (rod, reel, line leader) and
fly names (5 points);
3) Description of the fishing (not casting) techniques/presentations of the
flies used. Describe/explain how you presented
the fly to the fish (10 points);
(If you used the "natural drift" method to present your fly,
describe what the "natural drift" method is.)
4) Get any strikes? Catch any fish?
5) Significant fishing “lessons” learned (5
points).
6) Place a photo of yourself at the river during your fishing day on the
bottom portion of your paper. (10 points)
7) 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).
8) Papers should include PAC course number and class meeting time (4
points), and papers should
not exceed more than one side of a page of 12-point typed text (10 points).
Due at the beginning of class Tuesday, March 6.
9) On the back of your paper, or on an attached second sheet, place a
photocopy of your fishing license. (10 points)
3.
For extra credit, select, complete, and submit one of the following on or
before the beginning of your regular class meeting, Tuesday, March 6:
Maximum 10 points.
A. Build a custom fly rod.
Many sources are available, but a local source where you can get help and
guidance during the building process is BackCountry Fly Shop, 900 Kings Blvd.,
Corvallis.
B. A display of 10 different
(altering just the size or colors is NOT "different") fly patterns tied by the
student during the current term. These will be mounted and 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 purchased,
commercially-tied flies is usually very obvious to the instructor. A reminder:
the difference between student-tied flies and commercially-tied flies is often
extremely obvious.
On the back of your display, or on a separate piece of paper, write: "I have
personally tied (made) these flies during this term." then, place your signature
under the statement, and the date.
C. Collect 10 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
3) general habitat for each--- examples: fast water, stony bottom, vegetation at
river's edge, slow water, on dead wood in water, etc
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 6.
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.
Articles written by your instructor you may
find of interest:
"Introduction to MG's Lake Fly
Fishing Book"
"Successful Strategies for Fishing
Familiar Lakes and Ponds"
"The Art of Effective Trolling"
"Effectively
Fishing Stillwater Wet Flies and Nymphs"
"Lake Fly Fishing Equipment
Essentials"
"Lake
Entomology & Fly Fishing Strategies"
"Fly Fishing Equipment Basics"
Must reading for Fly Fishing II
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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