THE DEEP SOUTH FLY SHOP hosts fly fishing clinics for groups of five anglers. Learn everything from basic knot tying and casting, to local fishing spots and strategies. Tuition: $15.00 per guest. We also offer private casting and fly tying at any time convenient for you, both here at the shop, or on your own lake or river. Tuition: $25.00/hour (Tackle is provided in all clinics)(All classes taught by Federation of Flyfishers certified fly casting instructors). We open at 8:00a.m. every Saturday morning, so come out and join us for the ESPN fishing shows and a cup of coffee!

THE DEEP SOUTH FLY SHOP presents LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITIONS of Helena, Montana. Once again, it is time to start planning that super summer vacation. On this very special Tuesday evening, veteran Montana Flyfishing Guide Mr. Mike Geary will present a lecture and slide show on fly fishing such legendary Montana waters as the Missouri, Big Hole, Big Blackfoot, Gallatin, and Smith Rivers. Guest space for this clinic is sure to book up fast, so let us reserve you a spot today. Itinerary: Slide show, food, & fishing stories. Registration Limit: 10 guests. Registration Fee: $5.00 per guest.

BEGINNERS FLY TYING CLASS 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Course Length: 4 weeks, one night a week. You provide tools and equipment, we provide materials for each pattern. This class will get you into the true essence of the sport (catching a fish on something you have made). Learn the skills needed to tie all types of flies. Registration Limit: 5 Guests. Tuition: $45.00 per student.

FLY FISHING THE ALABAMA GULF COAST & FLORIDA PANHANDLE. On this very special Tuesday evening, Captain Rick Haig of Orange Beach, Alabama will present an evening fly tying demonstration and slide show on tackle, tactics, and hotspots for saltwater flyrodding along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Captain Haig’s fly tying demonstration will begin at 5:00p.m., and his slide presentation starts at 7:00p.m.. Itinerary: Slide Show, Tying Demo., Food, & Fishing Stories. Registration Limit: 15 Guests. Tuition: $10.00 per guest.

ROD BUILDING CLASS 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.. Learn first hand how to construct your own graphite fly rod from the staff of The Deep South Fly Shop. Although no previous experience is required, ability with small hand tools is advantageous. Call 205-969-3868 for more information. Registration Limit: 8 Guests. Tuition: 59.95 per Guest.

CALLAWAY GARDENS DIRECTOR OF FLY FISHING, MR. CARTER NELSON will host an evening fly tying demonstration and slide show on fishing warmwater lakes and rivers. Mr. Nelson’s fly tying demonstration will begin at 4:00p.m., and his slide presentation starts at 7:00p.m.. Itinerary: Slide Show, Tying Demo., Food, & Fishing Stories. Registration Limit: 15 Guests. Tuition: $10.00 per guest.

APPALACHIANS NIGHT 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. with internationally published Appalachian Fly Rodding Expert, Mr. Jeff Cupp (Check out his recent article, Tennessee’s Terrific Tellico, in the March 1998 issue of Fly Fisherman Magazine ------Congratulations Jeff !! ) and Deep South Fly Shop Owner Mr. Rob Rogers. During this special class, we will discuss all aspects of mountain trout and river bass fishing with a fly rod. Come prepared to learn about everything from tackle, tactics, and flies, to roadside and backcountry fishing spots. Itinerary: Slide Show, Food, & Fish Stories. Registration Limit: 15 Guests. Tuition: $15.00 per guest.

BASS BUG FLY TYING CLASS: Can’t get the right colors you want in commercially tied bass bugs? This class is designed for you, the intermediate to advanced tyer. Spend one night a week for four weeks with a master of warmwater flyfishing, Mr. Bur Harris. The first two nights will be designated to learning different techniques for building Deer Hair Bugs, and the last two will be Bass Streamer nights, (many of these ideas can be adapted to redfish and speckled trout flies as well !!). You provide tools and equipment, we will provide the materials for each pattern. Registration Limit: 5 Guests. Tuition: $45.00 per student.

WINSTON FLY ROD CO. & THE DEEP SOUTH FLY SHOP present two fly casting clinics with Representatives from the Winston Fly Rod Co. in Twin Bridges, Montana. The first of the clinics will be a Women’s clinic from 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m., with a barbecue lunch to follow. The second clinic will be an advanced clinic, beginning with a barbecue lunch at noon, and concluding at 3:00p.m.Come check out all of the new Winston rods !!! Registration Limit: 10 guests per class. Tuition: $30.00 per student.

ORVIS CO. & THE DEEP SOUTH FLY SHOP present two saltwater flyfishing clinics with Orvis’ Southeastern Fishing Representative, Capt. Jimbo Meador. The first of the clinics will be a beginner's clinic from 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m., with a barbecue lunch to follow. The second clinic will be an advanced clinic, beginning with a barbecue lunch at noon, and concluding at 3:00p.m. Come check out all of the new Orvis rods!!! Registration Limit: 10 guests per class. Tuition: $30.00 per student.