PE110Z — Beginning Fly Fishing
This course will teach students the basic skills related to catching fish with the use of a fly rod. This is an activity lab course where students will participate daily. Students will develop the skills and knowledge that they will be able to use in the natural environment. Instruction and participation will include casting, equipment, entomology, knot tying, safety, reading the water, approach, and presentation. Hands-on activities will include practice casting and knot tying skills. Each class will include a variety of visual presentations from the instructor and resource people from the community. We will conclude with a class fishing experience on the Coeur d'Alene River. This course may be repeated for a total of four credits. Only one credit may apply toward the Wellness requirement in GEM 7.