Fly Tying Classes
We believe fly tying classes should be more about developing skills and techniques rather than learning to tie a particular pattern. Understanding the intricacies around various materials and their uses, hook types, color variants, and tool use provides a much higher value to a new tier than a walk-through on one pattern. We want to help people master the art of tying rather than one fly recipe. After taking this class, students will be able to apply what they have learned toward any pattern and continue their education through numerous sources like the Internet and books as they relate to specific designs. Even beyond that, we hope that my students will be inspired to develop their own patterns, after all, presenting something new to a trout can certainly bring about a notable advantage when out on the water.
Each evening will involve 2 hours of instruction and
practice during class. Homework will be
assigned and patterns for each student will be reviewed at the beginning of class. Supplies and tools for the class period will
be provided, but all students will be expected to own the tools and materials
needed to complete the homework assignments.
Materials and tools can be purchased before the class with prior notice.
Classes will be limited to 4 people
Class will meet 4 times
Cost $150 per student
Classes Available:
Foundations of Fly Tying
Tenkara Tying
Streamer Tying
Sample of Foundations of Fly Tying Class Curriculum
Class One:
Hook types and their uses
Thread types and their characteristics
Attaching the thread and using a whip finisher
Tying the Zebra Midge
Assign Homework – 10 Zebra Midges
Class Two:
Homework Review and Feedback
Determining variations and when to apply them
Tying the Pheasant Tail Nymph and variants
How to utilize dubbing effectively
Tying the Hares Ear Nymph and variants
Assign Homework – 10 PH and 10 HE (variants)
Class Three:
Homework Review and Feedback
Review hair types and their characteristics
Review standard hackle types and their uses
Tying the Elk Hair Caddis and variants
Assign Homework – 10 Elk Hair Caddis (variants)
Class Four:
Homework Review and Feedback
Working with foam and other synthetics
Attaching materials – Tips and Tricks
Tying the Chubby Chernobyl