Pontoon Workshop
Northern California Waters - Feather River
We are proud to offer workshops to help our guests hone their angling skills with hands-on and on-the-water training in a friendly atmosphere.
Our workshops are like a fly-fishing mini-camp. Each student will enjoy personalized instruction to reinforce fundamental fly fishing skills and expand your angling knowledge.
These workshops include instruction on rigging and presentation, in a hands-on experience on the water.
Pontoon Workshop
The “Pontoon Workshop” is all about teaching fly anglers how to safely drift down rivers for greater access while fly-fishing. As always, we go above and beyond with the workshop curriculum.
The workshop covers water safety, reading water and route options, recognizing water hazards, forward and back rowing, pivoting, ferrying, and recommended equipment plus upgrades. The Pontoon Workshop ensures plenty of “on the water” learning time that will give our students the confidence needed for a safe and enjoyable drift down the river for future trips.
The Feather River is our venue for the workshop, which is nearly perfect for pontoon boat applications. We float the river from the Riverbend Parks to the Oroville Afterbay Outlet Boat ramp, coaching each student on proper watercraft skills. Students gain the needed skill set and progression in their rowing skills to become more comfortable with their craft and overcome challenges while being assisted by seasoned oarsmen. During the second half of the float, participants will have the opportunity to fish select runs and learn even more about the techniques and tactics of fly fishing on the Feather River. If you're looking to explore the journey of learning to drift moving water, this is the workshop for you.
All students must wear a PFD and Wading Belt to participate.
2024 | Workshop
September 21, 2024 | Booked
The workshop is held on the Feather River, CA.
Pontoon Workshops are taught by one instructor per every two enrolled students. The cost is $275 per student for the full-day workshop. Students must have their working and safe Pontoon Boat or rowable craft, person-wading gear. Riverside lunch is provided. Students need to bring their equipment and must possess a valid California fishing license, and Steelhead Card.
“We frequently use Lance Gray & Company guide services for fishing club outings and presentations. We also call on Lance for disabled veteran group outings. I’ve been in his boat fishing, too. WOWZA! Lance is a perfect blend of expertise, coaching and mentoring, fishing success, and wonderful humor. Time with Lance is well worth it! ”