Pontoon Workshop
Northern California Waters - Feather River
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 more than just a fly-fishing mini-camp. Each student is treated to personalized instruction, reinforcing fundamental fly-fishing skills and expanding their angling knowledge.
These workshops include instruction on rigging and presentation, as well as hands-on experience on the water.
Pontoon Workshop
The “Pontoon Workshop” teaches fly anglers how to drift down rivers for greater access while fly-fishing safely. As always, we go above and beyond with the workshop curriculum.
The workshop covers water safety, reading water and route options, recognizing water hazards, forward and back rowing, pivoting, ferrying, and recommended equipment plus upgrades. The Pontoon Workshop ensures plenty of “on the water” learning time to give our students the confidence needed for a safe and enjoyable drift down the river for future trips.
The Feather River is our venue for the workshop, which is nearly perfect for pontoon boat applications. We float the river from the Riverbend Parks to the Oroville Afterbay Outlet Boat ramp, coaching each student on proper watercraft skills. Students gain the needed skill set and progression in their rowing skills to become more comfortable with their craft and overcome challenges while being assisted by seasoned oarsmen. During the second half of the float, participants will have the opportunity to fish select runs and learn even more about the techniques and tactics of fly fishing on the Feather River. If you're looking to explore the journey of learning to drift moving water, this is the workshop for you.
All students must wear a PFD and Wading Belt to participate.
2025 | Workshop
January 27, 2024 | Booked
The workshop is held on the Feather River, CA.
For those interested in joining our Pontoon Workshop, here is a working and safe Pontoon Boat or rowable craft and person-wading gear. Riverside lunch is provided. Students must bring their equipment and possess a valid California fishing license. The instructor teaches the workshop for every two enrolled students. The cost is $275 per student for the full-day workshop. Students must have their working and safe Pontoon Boat or row-able craft and person-wading gear to participate. Riverside lunch is provided. Students must bring their equipment and possess a valid California fishing license and Steelhead Card.
“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! ”