Join the Clark-Skamania Flyfishers 2026 CFS Rod Building Class

Instructor: Steve Sylvester: Please email Steve at flycastr@centurylink.net or call 206-595-9155‬ if you would like to sign up.

Assisting (as availability permits)

• Kuni Masuda

• Jim Olsen

• Sabrina Blair

• Dan Gauger

• Dean Potter

• Richard Bowers

Dates: Saturday afternoons from January 24 through February 14

Class Size: First six (6) CSF members to sign up, first come/first served

Class Purpose and Description: There are two primary purposes of the class:

• Teach beginners how to build their own rod

• Assist CSF members and guests in building a fly rod

The class will begin with the blank, lining it up and identifying which side gets the guides.  There will be various steps following, as described in the details in the following pages, with the final stage being the final coat of thread epoxy, which will be done at the student’s home.

Purchase of Materials: Please contact Steve if you would like to take the class and to discuss materials that will be needed. It is important to order components as soon as possible. 

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