2020 NEWCOMER / NOVICE Tying Course (5 Weeks): MONDAY Nights - January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
This class will be focused exclusively on the basic skills and techniques necessary to tie trout flies, and as such is intended specifically for those people who have either NEVER tied a fly before or have made a couple attempts but not had any formal instruction. We will spend time (especially the first night) discussing topics like equipment selection (vises, scissors, etc.), materials selection, and more. You will receive a handout on the first night of class that will cover many of these issues, and serve as a reference for you in the weeks/months/years to come. In addition, you will receive additional materials for you to practice the flies you've learned in the classes.
You will learn to tie the following flies:
Zebra Midge
Partridge & Olive
Frenchie
Elk Hair Caddis
Blue-winged Olive
The first class session will be held at The Fly Stop, located just north of Miramar Road. We will tie at that session, but we will also have time to wander through their tying section so you can ask questions about tying materials, tools, and vises. This would be a great opportunity to build a Wish List if you're enjoying your tying experience.
Your cost for this course will be $30.00/person (payable in cash to Chuck on the first night of class). This cost is to cover the materials used in the class, as well as practice materials. I'll send out the materials list and Google calendar invitations to those people who successfully register for the class. Note that I will be encouraging you to do "homework", as it will immediately improve your tying skills (but I won't kick you out of the class if you don't do any, LOL).
Also - We have a limited number of club-owned tying vises and tools, so if you register and need gear, please email me ASAP at chwaterman63@gmail.com. I am also happy to help with recommendations for tying equipment, so if you want to set up your Christmas wish list, let me know!