HPW 300R - Intro to Fly Fishing

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Human Performance and Wellness

Description:

Introduces students to the basics of fly fishing gear and tackle, basic knots for fly fishing, fly casting and fly fishing techniques and water based fishing experience. By the end of the course students will be able to: Identify, describe and assemble the different parts of a fly rod, fly reel and fly line and choose the correct equipment for the circumstances and conditions in which they will be fishing; demonstrate proficiency in the basic fly cast; tie basic fly fishing knots including: clinch knot and surgeons knot ; identify basic fly patterns including but not limited to: dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, streamers, and terrestrials; demonstrate the ability to choose the appropriate fly for the existing fishing conditions; demonstrate the techniques outlined above in a river environment.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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