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If you have questions or would like to sign up for any classes please Contact us. You can also sign up using the buy-me buttons below. If purchasing a class as a gift, please use your own information for the billing address, and the gift recipient information for the shipping address.

We are working on a schedule for classes this winter and spring. If you know you're interested in tying or casting, let us know and we'll contact you as soon as we have something in stone.
class_jeff_sm.gif Wednesday's May 12th - ???
"COME FISH WITH US"
Starting May 12, our Wednesday night groups are heading out again! Meet us at the shop by 6pm. The group stays within 1hr drive of us to hit some great spots. It's not a guided trip, but is a great opportunity to learn new spots and meet like minded folks.
For questions, email us at scott@bearsden.com, or just show up!
class_larry.jpg Wednesday January 13th: "Intro Freshwater Fly Tying"
$12.00
7-9 pm with Larry Grant
runs for 8+ weeks
$12 due each
This class is a pay-as-you-go format. While the classes will progress in difficulty, you are welcome to come to whichever classes you choose.
class_tubes.jpg Sunday February 21st Tube Flies"
$75.00 $40.00 On Sale!
9:30am - 12:30pm at Holiday Inn (Taunton)
Payment due in advance - space is LIMITED
Owner of Eumer Tube Olli Ojamo is in from Finland. Takes the opportunity to figure out the magic of tube flies from one of the first!
Bring a vise, scissors, thread, and zap-a-gap.
Adapters, tubes, furs, and cones provided!!!

class_joe_cordeiro.jpg Saturday March 13th: "Techniques for Tying the Flatwing Streamer"
$50.00
1-5 pm with Joe Cordeiro
1 day only
$50 due in advance - All material supplied
The 4 hour class will include all tips and techniques for tying the flatwing streamer
• The “Pillow” technique
• “Double Palmer“
• Material selection tips
class_hassan_s.jpg Saturday April 17 (morning) "Introduction to Fly Casting"
$75.00
"Introduction to Fly Casting" with Bill and Sheila Hassan
$75 - 9am-12pm
limit 8 (afternoon class will be added IF morning fills)
This outdoor class will focus on developing the fundamentals of good fly casting, the most important skill for successful fly-fishing. It will also cover the assembly, use and maintenance of the equipment. All fly casting equipment is provided. Students should bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain jacket and appropriate footwear for being around water.

class_hassan_s_distance.jpg Saturday April 17 (afternoon) "Distance Fly Casting"
$75.00
Distance Fly Casting with Bill and Sheila Hassan
$75 - 1:30-4:30pm
limit 8
This class is geared to the saltwater fly-fisherman, looking to increase the distance of their average cast. Distance seminars will cover the essential elements of distance casting: proper loading and unloading of the fly rod, forming tight loops, lengthening the casting stroke with drift and perfecting your double haul. 7-10 wt rod with a matching weight forward floating line is ideal (no sinking lines please).

class_hassanb_2sm.jpg Saturday May 8 (afternoon) "Intermediate Fly Casting: Beyond the Basics"
$75.00
"Intermediate Fly Casting: Beyond the Basics" with Bill and Sheila Hassan
$75 - 1:30-4:30pm
limit 8
This class will help you take your casting to the next level. If you have been fly fishing for a few seasons this class is right for you. Topics include casting efficiency, handling windy conditions, learning or refining your double haul and more. Students should bring their own gear, 5-10 wt rod with a matching weight forward floating line.

class_hassan_s_striper.jpg Saturday June 12 (morning) "Introduction to Fly Casting"
$75.00
"Introduction to Fly Casting" with Bill and Sheila Hassan
$75 - 9am-12pm
limit 8
This outdoor class will focus on developing the fundamentals of good fly casting, the most important skill for successful fly-fishing. It will also cover the assembly, use and maintenance of the equipment. All fly casting equipment is provided. Students should bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain jacket and appropriate footwear for being around water.

RE Tying classes:
The flies that will be taught in these class were carefully selected to introduce you to a wide variety of fly tying techniques used in tying some of the most successful patterns in the Northeast. Flies that you can fish with confidence. They will impress you, your friends, and most importantly the fish. You will receive step-by-step tying instructions along with how to choose and use all necessary tools and materials. You will also learn why each fly pattern was chosen, what it represents to the fish, what fish it is used for, and how to use it.

A special effort has been made to keep your materials expenditure to a minimum. Therefore, you will see that most of the flies share many of the same materials. There are no materials “for this fly only.” As your tying experience grows, you will accumulate plenty of tying “stuff”.

Buying Tying Materials and Equipment Here, you have to put your trust in someone. And we are happy to help you at the Bear’s Den, no matter what your budget. Our best suggestion is to buy the best equipment and materials that your budget will allow as much of it will be used over and over.