CONNECTING TO THE GOSPEL
THROUGH FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION
This program of classes and field trips is designed to connect you with others who love the great Oregon outdoors and help you learn about fly fishing. Beginners as well as seasoned fly casters are invited. The group meets from mid-winter to late summer on Saturdays for outdoor classes and field trips that follow specific learning objectives. You can jump in on any class or field trip without having to attend from the beginning.
Open to all, ages 12 and older. (Ages 12-17 need a parent or adult sponsor). A great activity for individuals, couples, Father-Son, Mom-Daughter, …etc. Loaner equipment is available upon asking.
DAY TRIPS
JUNE 1 – TRASK RIVER
The fishing: We’re going for rainbow and sea run cutthroat. Most fish are 5″-10″, but occasionally we hook 12″ or larger ones. We can show you dry fly, streamer, and nymph fishing if you like. We recommend starting with dry fly fishing and see how you do. Depart whenever you like. Most people fish for 3-4 hours.
Let us know if you need a 6:30am ride from the Beaverton area or meet us at 8 am at the Peninsula dirt parking area. RSVP to spio4535@yahoo.com.
All levels welcome. Ages 12-17 need a sponsor.
Note: We are not guides, just a team of instructors who love to fly fish and teach. This is our 10th year.
See Map attached in pics.
No License Needed – this is an Oregon Free Fishing Weekend!
EQUIPMENT NOTES:
Check the forecast.
Pack a lunch.
Wading boots are CRITICAL! We have some to loan. Let us know your boot size or see Craig’s List, Offer Up, Let it Go…etc.
Flies recommended: see BiMart, Cabelas, and Sportsman’s Warehouse. Any #8-#10 dry fly, like Elk Hair Caddis. #14 Bead Head (BH) Hare’s Ear or BH Pheasant Tail Nymph, Any #8-#10 Woolly Bugger (green, black, or brown)
We’ll bring a few flies for you.
Let us know if you need a loaner rod.
Everyone needs to sign a liability waiver before we start. Ages 12-17 need an adult signature on the waiver. Printable waivers or the online link are below.
LIMITED INSTRUCTORS – RSVP mandatory, Steve Pio at spio4535@yahoo.com
To navigate, plug this address into Google Maps: 20101 Trask River Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141 or Peninsula Day Use Area
SAINT LOUIS FISH PONDS & GORGE CREEK
May 4, 2024 or July 13, 2024 – Join one or both!
Meet at the church parking lot at 6:30 am or at the Wahclella Falls parking lot (Gorge Creek trip only) at 7:30 am (exit 40, I-84, $5 fee). RSVP to spio4535@yahoo.com
The Basics: 90% of these trout are 4-6″. An 8″ trout here would be a trophy. BUT – this creek is a GREAT training ground for beginners. It has every type of river feature you will find on larger water, and is full of hungry Native Redband trout that will respond if you present your fly correctly. Most students get the hang of it in a couple hours and land at least five (small!) trout. If you wear POLARIZED shades you will triple your changes.
All levels welcome! Ages 12-17 need an adult sponsor.
There is a beautiful waterfall along an easy hike 1 mile upstream Celebrate the day and cool your feet with more great photo ops there. Fish all along the way.
LIMITED INSTRUCTORS – RSVP mandatory, Steve Pio at spio4535@yahoo.com
Note: We are not guides, just a team of instructors who love to fly fish and teach. This is our 10th year.
DAY USE FEE: ONLINE ONLY, NOT payable at the trailhead. The cell signal there is VERY LOW.
LICENSE INFO: If you’re planning on fishing, you will need a day or annual license. You can purchase them at a sports store like BiMart, Fred Meyer or online at odfw.huntfishoregon.com/login.
Read below then contact Steve Pio at spio4535@yahoo.com with any further licensing questions.
You ONLY need the Angling License (Annual $44 or Day $23)
You WON’T need the Columbia River Basin Endorsement.
You WON’T need the Combined Angling Tag.
EQUIPMENT NOTES:
Check the forecast.
Pack a lunch.
Wading boots are CRITICAL! We have some to loan. Let us know your boot size or see Craig’s List, Offer Up, Let it Go…etc.
Flies recommended: Any #8-#10 dry fly, like Elk Hair Caddis available at BiMart, Cabelas, Sportsman’s Warehouse. Pic up some Gink or similar floatant
We’ll bring a few flies for you.
Let us know if you need a loaner rod.
Everyone needs to sign a liability waiver before we start. Ages 12-17 need an adult signature on the waiver. Printable waivers or the online link are below.
RSVP’s mandatory, Steve Pio at spio4535@yahoo.com
To Navigate:
to Saint Louis Fish Ponds plug this address into Google Maps: 13100 Tesch Lane, Gervais, OR 97026
to Gorge Creek plug this address into Google Maps: Wahclella Falls Trail, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
