Nymph Workshop

Northern California Waters - Putah Creek, CA

We proudly offer workshops to help our guests hone their angling skills with hands-on and on-the-water training in a friendly atmosphere.

Our workshops are like a fly-fishing minicamp. Students will enjoy personalized instruction to reinforce fundamental fly-fishing skills and expand their angling knowledge.

These workshops are not just about theory. They include hands-on experience on the water, engaging you in the learning process. You'll feel active and involved in our workshops.

Nymph Workshop

In the “Nymph Workshop,” we concentrate on two types of nymphing: tight line and dead drift. All we do in this workshop is nymphing—hands-on and in the water.

The course is set around nymphing rods, lines, and rigging. A large part of this workshop is hands-on: rigging and fishing. We instruct the student on the types of setups and how to pick the proper setup for the fishing situation.

We focus on reading water and wading into the proper casting position. You cannot make a dead drift with a nymph if you can't read the water. Both tight line and dead drift are equally effective— but both have their place in your fly-fishing tactics tool bag. 

2024 | Workshop

November 9, 2024, | Booked

Nymph Workshop is held at Putah Creek, CA.

Nymph workshops are taught by one instructor per three enrolled students. The morning workshop costs $120 per student. Rods, reels, flies, leaders, and indicators are all included. However, wading gear is not.

A detailed handout from the morning workshop is provided for the student to take home as a reference. Students may bring their equipment if they wish. Students must possess a valid California fishing license.

We frequently use Lance Gray & Company guide services for fishing club outings and presentations. We also call on Lance for disabled veteran group outings. I’ve been in his boat fishing, too. WOWZA! Lance is a perfect blend of expertise, coaching and mentoring, fishing success, and wonderful humor. Time with Lance is well worth it!
— Al Peterson | Diablo Valley Fly Fishing Club