Front Range Anglers
and
The Butterfly Pavilion
present
Aquatic Insect Investgations
In collaboration with the Butterfly Pavilion, explore the science of fly fishing as you discover aquatic entomology and its importance to your success on the river.
A beginning to intermediate level course designed to help make fly fishing and insect identification as easy as the ABC's.
Saturday,
April 15th
Part I: 9:00- 12:30 - Classroom Session at Front Range Anglers
Part II: 1:30-3:30 - Live Discovery at Boulder Creek
COST: $99.00
To register: Click here to register online or call 303-494-1375
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
"Intro to Insects for the Fly Fisherman" is a day-long investigation
into the world beneath the surface as a trout sees it. Discover aquatic
entomology (study of insects) from a fly-fishing point of view. Learn
to distinguish between the multitude of fly patterns and the "natural"
insects they imitate.
Flyfishing ABC's will help the beginner / intermediate fly fisherman:
- Understand and identify the major groups of insects that are a primary food source for trout.
- Learn life cycles of each group and the times of year when they are most available as a food source for trout.
- Identify the various life stages of aquatic insects as the "natural" and its various imitations used by fly fishermen.
- Discover the microhabitats that are home to specific insects groups as well as their behavior and adaptations that help them to survive.
- Most importantly: Know what insects to imitate when, and the reasons why, in order to regularly catch more fish!
Includes a morning in the classroom with Patrick Tennyson, Education Director from the Butterfly Pavilion and aquatic entomology specialist. Part two is an afternoon on Boulder Creek catching and identifying aquatic insects in specific micro-habitats within the stream and how flyfisherman would best imitate them and when!
INSTRUCTOR:
Patrick Tennyson, Education Director of The Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center
Masters in Non-Profit Management
B.S. Biology (Zoology Emphasis), Minor Chemistry
Patrick has been involved in environmental education for over 14 years,
including over 5 years as an Interpretive Naturalist and nearly seven
years in youth and adult program development. He has an advanced knowledge
of Freshwater Aquatic Entomology, and participated in a one-month biodiversity
study abroad. He is actively involved with numerous environmental conservation
groups and Volunteers of America, as well as serving as Board President
of Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE).
Patrick has been an avid fly fisherman for over 20 years and has been
fortunate to have fished some of the finest lakes, streams and rivers
in the Western United States. He has worked as a professional fly fishing
guide and provided guide support for Marty Bartholomew author of Flyfisher's
Guide to Colorado.