Smallmouth Bass Fishing Course on the Lower Yakima River
On the water advice -
this course is directed at anglers whom own or
have access to their own drift boats.
Please ask about being paired up with another boat owner if you are a
single, or do not have access to a boat.
How to Fly Fishing Smallmouth Bass?
The RFS One Day Smallmouth Clinic is designed to educate you on the ways of
the Yakima River Smallmouth Bass and show you why it is considered the BEST
fighting freshwater gamefish!
Itinerary: The class is designed to help boat owners and friends learn to fish the Lower Yakima
River for Smallmouth Bass. If you cannot pair up with a group that has their
own boat just give us a call and sometimes we can arrange some groups that
have empty space or include you in our shop's guide group. The course
however is designed for anglers in their own drift boats.
After gearing up, we will drive to the Lower Yakima which is about 1 hour 45
minutes from Red's Fly Shop. After that, we'll launch boats coordinate
a shuttle and after some instruction on presentation techniques, reading
water, and fly selection we will go fishing! The float is usually
about 7 miles and makes a day full.
After takeout, many anglers choose to stay the night in Prosser at the Best
Western, it is right off of the interstate and easy to find.
Courses Include
- On the water advice - this course is directed at anglers whom own or
have access to their own drift boats.
- Presentation Strategies
- Equipment Selection
- Boat Launch location advice.
- "Run Timing" Advice
- What flies to use - see the
Dirty Dozen
- Waders and boots are optional, but recommended. (we have a few sets for
loan but you should plan on purchasing some at the shop or providing your
own).
- Quality instruction with a few laughs!
- BYOL - and it is wise to bring an extra sandwich for the instructor too!
:)
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Dates and
Details
 
CLASSES, OUTINGS, & EVENTS...
Washington Fly Fishing
Calendar
Check the Calendar... Plan your season!
Or...
Pick Your Own Date
*Groups of 6
or more may request their own date.
Reservations and Cost
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Call 509.933.2300
- 1 Day Course
$119 per person.
Questions?
Essential Gear
- DRIFT BOAT - this course is specific to anglers with drift boats.
Pair up or arrive in a pre-planned group of 2-3 per boat.
- 7-8 weight rods with sink-tip lines.
- Waders or wet wading gear depending upon weather.
- Bass Flies (available to purchase at the fly shop on the morning of)
- Bass Tippet (a super strong tough tippet material - i.e. Maxima) Also
available at the shop on the morning of the clinic.
- BYO Lunch and Drinks
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