Wild Trout Safaris Alaska Trips

Fly Tying Classes! -2007/08
The Fly Tying classes were a big hit. 2008/2009 schedule has yet to be made. Three classes remain one in July, one in August, and one in September. To register call Mickeyfinns at 593-5557. Or email AJ at aj@mickeyfinnsflybox.com.

Wednesdays- Mickey Finn’s Fly Box

4-Weeks. Cost: $40.            Price includes all materials to tie 20
flies.
Class is limited to 10 students

Fall Schedule :
Class A- Sept. 26th - Oct. 24th           Instructor: Gene Kawa
Class B- Nov. 7th - Nov. 28th             Instructor: Curtis Strange

Winter Schedule:
Class C - Jan.30th- Feb.20th               Instructor: Don McIntosh
Class E - March 5th - March 26th         Instructor: Janet Oja

Spring Schedule:
Class F - April 9th - 30th                    Instructor:   Gen Kawa
Class G - May 7th - 28th                    Instructor: Don McIntosh
Fall Schedule :


The Fly Tying Classes are every Wednesday night and are lots of fun. We will teach about 20 different patterns per class, there will be no repeats. Each class will tie all types of flies: dry, nymph, streamer, salt water and so on. Every student no matter the tying level will be welcome into the class. Flies will range from beginning to expert in every class. Many patterns are local favorites and each instructor will add personal spin.
To register for the Fly Tying Class click on the sign up box, or call Mickey Finns Fly Box at: 801-593-5557.Or, send Mike an e-mail : wildtrouts@aol.com. Or, both.

The New Web Page!
Mickey Finns now has its own web page: mickeyfinnsflybox.com. We still use the fly fishing school web page: wildtrouts.com.
Unlike the school page, which has a focus on fly fishing classes and fishing trips, the store web page will focus on fly fishing products. Each will have a link to the other. The new web page: mickeyfinnsflybox.com should be up and running, sometime in March 2008. Surf by, and see what name brands and new products the shop is carrying. Tight-lines, mike.

We now have Summer Fly Fishing Classes!
There has always been an interest in a "Dry Fly" Class, as well as an interest in a "Float Tube" Class. Well, now we have both. Starting this summer, we will have a Dry Fly class and two Float Tube Classes.
The Float Tube Classes will be taught by the float tube "guru;" Curtis Strange. Curtis will teach the first class starting in June and the second class starting in August. Each class will have three classroom session and two float tube fishing days. The fishing days will be on Saturday. Between the two classes, there will be six classroom sessions and four fishing trips. All four of the trips will be to different float tube destinations. The class will be fishing in Utah, Idaho and Montana. Two of the classroom sessions will be dedicated to "Float Tube Strategies," and one of the sessions will be dedicated to tying the flies used on the fishing trips. The class will be taught at Mickey Finns and is limited to 12 students. So register early by calling Mickey Finns at 801-593-5557. The cost of the class is 125.00.
The Dry Fly Class will be taught this summer as well. It will have three classroom sessions and two fishing trips. The dry fly destinations have already been chosen and they are both in Utah. The first classroom session will focus on casting and rigging for dry fly fishing. The second classroom session will involve "Dry Fly Fishing Strategies," and the last classroom session will involve tying the needed flies for the trips. As yet, a date has not been set for the class. The class is likely to start in June and continue into July. Neither has an instructor been named. At this point, it appears that the instructor will be me. But don't be surprised if I am joined by a guest instructor who likely will teach the class for years to come. Like the Float Tube Class, the classroom space is limited to 12 students. The cost is $125.00 and you can pre-register by calling Mickey Finns at 801-593-5557. Tight lines, mike.

Buying On Line.
If you need a particular product that we do not have in stock, but sold thru one of Mickey Finns' many suppliers; no problem. Just write down the product and any specific details you can note. Then e-mail me that information and I will order it for you! It should only take about 4 days and that will save you the shipping cost. Just title your E-mail: Attention A.J.
A list of all of Mickey Finns suppliers is located on the micketfinnsflybox.com web page. Click on the suppliers' Co. Logo, or name, located on my page. You can view all of our suppliers' official company web page form our page. Any product they provide will always be available thru our shop. No product will be priced higher than the listed price and quite possibly they will be even less. Let Mickey Finns pay for the shipping. Happy shopping. -mike

New: “Mickey Finn's Forum.”
The Extreme Class Forum is a new feature that the Extreme Class students are really starting to utilize and enjoy. Thru the forum students can hook up car pools, chat about classroom strategies, share photos and discuss fly pattern recipes for our fly fishing detonations.
When you register for the Extreme Class you are given a pass word code. With the password you can, not only access the forum, but access another web page called, “Mike’s Fly Page.” Located on “Mike’s Fly Page is not only photos of every pattern we use on the fishing trips, but a detailed recipe list as well. Due to the success and popularity of the “forum,” link, it is being considered for use in the Advanced Classes too. I’ll keep you posted.

At the moment the gang is in Alaska floating the Kanektok river until late July. As soon as we get back the gang is headed to British Columbia to float the Elk river. From there the gang heads to Oregon to float the John Day river. We will be home the 10th of August. Look for many beautiful fish photos posted here on the page after we return. Next year you should be with us. Listen to us broadcast live from the Kanektok river in Alaska on KSL 1160am. Saturday from 6:00am tp 8:00am.