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 Oroville Afterbay Outlet Boat ramp, coaching each student on proper watercraft skills. Students gain the needed skill set and progression in their personal 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 with 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.

Workshop is held on the Feather River, CA.

Pontoon Workshops are taught by one instructor per every two enrolled students. Cost is $275 per student for the full day workshop. Students must have their own working and safe Pontoon Boat or row able craft, person wading gear. Riverside lunch is provided. Students need to bring their own equipment, and must possess a valid California fishing license, and Steelhead Card.