| KINES
004 |
[syllabus]
[evaluation]
[field trips] [class list] |
| Introduction:
The purpose of this course is to
help students develop the skills, tactics and procedures needed for
successful fly tying and casting for trout. Instruction will include
basic fly tying, fly casting, aquatic ecology, fly fishing tactics
and angling ethics as it relates to trout fishing. Students will participate
in fly tying, casting, lectures, and presentations, plus field trips
to local streams during the class. Welcome to the enjoyable world
of fly fishing!!! The
following is a brief outline of fly fishing topics in the general
order of when they will be taught. |
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| Basic
Syllabus |
[evaluation]
[field trips]
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| This
is a basic outline of the acivities that can be exected over the
course of the semester. A specific timeline of activities can be
found by clicking the link for your specific semesters class.
Summer - First 6 Weeks
Summer - Second 6 Weeks
Fall - KINES 004
Spring - KINES 004 |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Introduction,
class history; Lifecycle of the Mayfly video; fly fishing opportunities;
tools; Muskrat wet fly demo; students tie fly, Clinch
knot |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Materials,
threads, hooks, sizing; review & continue muskrat wet fly, soft
hackle wet fly; importance of size, shape, color; Surgeons
knot |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Trout
stream ecology, hydrology; needs of a trout; foods, nymphs (mayfly,
caddis, crustacean); emergence chart for Central PA; insect cycles,
tie wet flies, add wings; Anatomy of a Trout Stream video |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Introduce
wet fly fishing tactics, opportunities,
tying tips; review all proportions, practice tying; discuss rods,
reels, lines; Blood
knot |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Intro
dry fly hackle, discuss dry fly tactics; tie dry flies; finish equipment,
casting demo; move to gym area
for basic casting. |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Revue
where we are, practice tying; leader
presentation, tie leaders, Nail knot. Casting lessons, roll
casting; tie flies for field trips. |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Introduce
streamers, tie flies; problem solving casting. |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Tie
flies for trip; review tactics, casting, logistics for field trip. |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Meet
at IM Bldg Lot,
carpool to spring creek. Tactics demo, line control;
observation, reading the water, edges, practical application
of tactics and flies. |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Debrief
field trip, what worked and why. Miscellaneous,
catch up, review, practice tying for next field trip. |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Meet
At Fisherman’s Paradise.
Observation skills/ interpret what the stream is giving us
and practice skills you have
developed. More will be learned on 2nd trip due to earlier
experience (learning curve). |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Miscellaneous;
review practice for final, seasonal flies. |
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113
Rec 3 Hrs |
Test
& Practical |
Some
class dates may be changed as we progress.
Additional Field trips as needed during the season. |
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| Evaluation |
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trips] [class list] [up] |
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Participation
Practical Exams
Written Exams |
30%
40%
30% |
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| Field
Trips |
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| The
class will make one field trip as a unit. Each student is also required
to go on at least one of the other field trips. On
the field trips you may fish if you have a valid Pennsylvania fishing
license and trout stamp; otherwise you observe, absorb, and learn.
Additional field trips will be available as time permits.
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